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Elmore Leonard: An Appreciation
Of course I had and have many favorite authors— and Elmore Leonard was at the top of my list. Still is. When publishers or friends would ask if I had a particular goal, I’d say yes, Elmore Leonard.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 7:30pm: Frederick Forsyth (The Day of the Jackal!) with former NPR reporter Mike Shuster
Frederick Forsyth wrote one of the great political thrillers in recent memory, The Day of the Jackal.
We Love These Books. It’s Summer.
It’s summer, and now is the time to relax and catch up on on some great novels– on a plane, on vacation, or simply at home. It is our belief that whenever and wherever you read a great novel, it’s as if you’ve gone away for a few days for a good break. May we suggest the following: The new novel from John Le Carre, A Delicate Truth. One of his best, one of his angriest, in years. Counter-terrorism meets private government contractors. Familiar? The…
Thursday, July 25, 2013, 7:30pm: My Lunches with Orson– Peter Biskind & Henry Jaglom
It would be natural to think that if Orson Welles knew that he would die one day, he might not have dished so candidly over regular lunches with filmmaker Henry Jaglom.
WTF! Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:30 pm: Comedian Marc Maron with Judd Apatow
Comedy freaks have known and loved Marc Maron for years. But it’s his podcast, WTF, that has completely transformed the world of comedy and comedians.