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.
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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.
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.
Sunday, May 5, 2013, 3:00pm: Mark Bittman in conversation with KCRW’s Evan Kleiman
Mark Bittman is one of our favorite food writers because he makes cooking great meals just so easy.
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 7:30pm: Saul Bellow & the Holocaust: Greg Bellow with Rabbi David Wolpe
If you haven’t read any Bellow yet, you will love it and want to read his oeuvre. If you’ve read several of Bellow’s novels, you’ll find this a most enriching read.