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Clarion West presents Ibi Zoboi
Join us for an evening with Ibi Zoboi as she reads from and discusses recent work while teaching for Clarion West's Writer's Workshop. Recorded on July 16, 2019.
Listen to Audio (00:59:55) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted July 2019
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Ocean Vuong and Jess Boyd discuss "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous"
Join us to hear Ocean Vuong talk with Jess Boyd about his new novel, a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling. Recorded on June 20, 2019.
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Nicole Dennis-Benn discusses "Patsy"
Lambda Award-winning author Nicole Dennis-Benn will read from and discuss her new novel "Patsy." Recorded on June 19, 2019.
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Karen Russell Discusses "Orange World and Other Stories"
The author of "Swamplandia!" and "Vampires in the Lemon Grove" reads from a stunning new collection of short fiction. Recorded on May 22, 2019.
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Tony Horwitz discusses 'Spying on the South'
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Tony Horwitz will discuss his new book, "Spying on the South." Recorded on May 18, 2019.
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Bill McKibben discusses Falter
McKibben's earlier work offered prescient warnings about climate change. But in his newest book he suggests the danger is broader than that. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about the future. Recorded on May 2, 2019.
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Laila Lalami discusses The Other Americans
Lalami will discuss her powerful novel about the suspicious death of a Moroccan immigrant - a family saga, murder mystery, and a love story, informed by the treacherous fault lines of American culture. Recorded on April 2, 2019.
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Cory Doctorow discusses "Radicalized"
Join us to hear Doctorow discuss his timely book, comprised of four science fiction novellas connected by social, technological, and economic visions of today and what America could be in the near future. Recorded on March 28, 2019.
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Barry Lopez discusses "Horizon"
Join us to hear National Book Award winner Lopez discuss one of his most personal books yet: a vivid and poetic account of his world travels and the encounters that have shaped his extraordinary life. Recorded on March 21, 2019.
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An evening of science fiction with Nancy Kress, Jack Skillingstead and Daryl Gregory
Join science fiction authors Nancy Kress, Jack Skillingstead and Daryl Gregory for a reading and discussion. The Q&A will be moderated by the always funny fellow writer Adam Rakunas. Recorded on March 20, 2019.