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Bookwaves on Cover to Cover

Bookwaves on Cover to Cover

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In-depth interviews with authors of fiction and narrative non-fiction, delving deeply into political and social issues, literary technique, and the life of the author. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.

Bookwaves on Cover to Cover

Bookwaves – January 27, 2011

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David Vann, author of the novel “Caribou Island” and the autobiographical collection “Legend of a Suicide” talks about his work and career with host Richard Wolinsky.


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Bookwaves – January 20, 2011

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Roseanne Barr, legendary comedian and sitcom star, and author of “Roseanne-archy” talks about her life and career with host Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com


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Bookwaves – December 30, 2010

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Nicole Krauss, author of the acclaimed novel “Great House” discusses her work and career with host Richard Wolinsky. A 40-minute extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com


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Bookwaves – December 16, 2010

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Michael Cunningham, acclaimed author of “The Hours” and “A Home at the End of the World” discusses his latest novel, “By Nightfall” as well as his career with host Richard Wolinsky.


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Cover to Cover with Guest Host Richard Wolinsky – December 13, 2010 at 3:00pm

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Bookwaves – November 18, 2010

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Mona Simpson, author of the novel “My Hollywood” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com


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Bookwaves – November 1, 2010

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Sitting in for Denny Smithson, Richard Wolinsky talks with Tom McCarthy, whose novel “C” was short-listed for the Booker Prize, and who is considered one of Britain’s most talented young writers. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com


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Bookwaves – October 28, 2010

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Gail Collins, author of “When Everything Changed” and twice-weekly NY Times columnist, discusses the upcoming election in the second of a two-part interview with Richard Wolinsky.


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Bookwaves – October 21, 2010

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Gail Collins, author of “When Everything Changed,” a history of the role of women in American life, 1960 to the present, discusses her book in this first of a two part interview with Richard Wolinsky. The full interview can be heard at www.bookwaves.com


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Bookwaves – October 14, 2010

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William Gibson, who coined the term “cyberspace” in his novel “Neuromancer,” discusses his latest novel, “zero history,” third in a trilogy of contemporary novels which show how our world has turned science fictional.. He talks about his book and about modern technology with Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at … Continued


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