Michael Reilly recorded an extraordinary CD called "Como Now: The Voices of Panola County, Mississippi."
Michael Reilly recorded an extraordinary CD called "Como Now: The Voices of Panola County, Mississippi."
Poet Molly Peacock's biography of the 18th century paper artist, Mary Delaney.
No book has won more raves this year than Katherine Boo’s nonfiction portrait of a Mumbai slum, "Behind the Beautiful Forevers".
Jimmy Santiago Baca is a champion of the International Poetry Slam, and the author of four books of verse. He talks with Steve Paulson about the power of poetry and reads some of his own verse.
Owen Flanagan is a philosopher of mind who spends his professional life tackling the so-called "hard problem" of consciousness.
Ginger Strand talks about her book, "Killer on the Road: Violence and the American Interstate."
A few brief dramatized snippets from Olivia Judson and her book “Dr. Tatiana’s Sex Advice to All Creation.”
John Lloyd Young is starring as Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons in "Jersey Boys." He tells Anne Strainchamps why he decided to become an actor.