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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 – September 19, 2013

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09.19.13 - 3:00pm

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Junot Diaz discusses his collection, This Is How You Lose Her, now out in trade paperback. Rebroadcast.


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Bookwaves – September 5, 2013: Helen Thomas (1920-2013)

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Helen Thomas (1920-2013), May 2, 1999 interview with the intrepid White House correspondent, conducted by Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff. Produced in 2013 by Richard Wolinsky.


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Bookwaves – August 22, 2013

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Andrew Sean Greer, author of the novel “The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.


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Bookwaves – August 8, 2013

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Glenn Frankel, author of “The Searchers: Making of An American Legend” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.


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Bookwaves – July 11, 2013

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   Noted Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses her latest novel, “Americanah” and her career with host Richard Wolinsky.  


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Bookwaves – July 4, 2013

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In honor of recent Supreme Court decisions, the rebroadcast of a 2008 interview with the late Anthony Lewis, who passed away in March, 2013, author of “Freedom for the Thought That We Hate: A Biography of the First Amendment”, hosted by Richard Wolinsky.


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Cover to Cover with Guest Host Richard Wolinsky – July 1, 2013 at 3:00pm

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Bookwaves – June 27, 2013

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David Sedaris, author of “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.


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Bookwaves – May 30, 2013

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Walter Mosley, noted novelist, discusses his latest work, “Little Green,” a new Easy Rawlins mystery, as well as his career, with host Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com


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Bookwaves – May 9, 2013

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Fund drive program: Douglas Rushkoff discusses his book “Present Shock” with host Richard Wolinsky. The full version of the program can be heard here: http://www.againstthegrain.org/program/693/wed-41013-rise-presentism


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