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Yiyun Li on Art, Fame, History, and Music Against the Night
Acclaimed writer Yiyun Li returns to the show to talk about her new novel, Music Against the Night, with co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell. Li explains how she first became intereste…
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Introducing the Cover of SITUATIONSHIP by Máire Roche
Máire Roche, the author of BROMANTASY, reveals the cover for her upcoming novel SITUATIONSHIP and answers questions about the book.
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Capturing a Literary Icon: Beowulf Sheehan on Photographing Cormac McCarthy
Tuesday, August 12. My photo assistant Chika and I arrive at the Santa Fe Institute, Cormac’s home away from home, and load equipment into the library. Cormac is early, chatting up the kitchen staf…
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Popular Science Books | Reading Curator - Expert Book Discovery
Discover the best popular science books. Accessible science writing that makes complex topics engaging and understandable.
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The Most Read Books on Goodreads in October 2026
The most read books on Goodreads in October 2026 include romantasy, a witchy thriller, historical fiction, and more.
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4 Books That Complicate Motherhood
Sarah Blakley-Cartwright, author of Heavy Cream, recommends four books that complicate motherhood.
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Eat Your Words
Olivia Potts: Eat Your Words - Table Hopping: The Secret History of London Restaurants, from Langan’s Brasserie to the Wolseley by Dylan Jones; Without Reservation: Lessons from a Life in Restaurants by Jeremy King
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