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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

Cover to Cover with Richard Wolinsky – October 6, 2005

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10.06.05 - 3:00pm

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Bret Easton Ellis, author of Lunar Park talks about his work and career with host Richard Wolinsky.


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Cover to Cover with Richard Wolinsky – September 29, 2005

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Lisa See, author of the novel Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.


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Cover to Cover with Richard Wolinsky – September 22, 2005

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Martin Moran, noted Broadway performer, talks about his memoir detailing childhood abuse, The Tricky Part.


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Free Speech Radio News – September 15, 2005

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Cover to Cover with Richard Wolinsky – September 8, 2005

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Them/Francine du Plessix Gray A fascinating memoir of parents, set against the backdrop of the mid-part of the 20th Century, from World War II through life with the New York intelligentsia in the ’50s through ’70s.


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Cover to Cover with Richard Wolinsky – September 1, 2005

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The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana/Umberto Eco This new novel by the noted semiologist and author of The Name of the Rose works well when it focuses on Italian history; otherwise, sadly, it’s a slog.


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Cover to Cover with Richard Wolinsky – August 25, 2005

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Swing/Rupert Holmes. Concluding segment of a two part interview.


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Cover to Cover with Richard Wolinsky – August 18, 2005

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Swing/Rupert Holmes Part one of a two part interview. A mystery set in San Francisco, Oakland and Treasure Island in the days before the Second World War. Holmes, who can do pretty much anything well, can also write. Of course, he should also take heed that good composer/lyricists are a lot rarer on Broadway than … Continued


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Cover to Cover with Richard Wolinsky – August 11, 2005

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The Genius Factory/David Plotz A fascinating though occasionally glib look at the Nobel Prize Sperm Bank, its history and results.


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Cover to Cover with Richard Wolinsky – August 4, 2005

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Richard Wolinsky is joined by Richard A. Lupoff to discuss new releases in fiction and non-fiction.


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