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All about books and reading in San Marcos and the world. Hosted by Priscilla Vance Leder.

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S9 · E915
August 31 · 59 min
When I Was a Child I Read Books, by Marilynn Robinson
What has happened to the promise of America? Dr. Rebecca Bell-Metereau and I explore this profoundly thought-provoking collection of essays by highly acclaimed novelist and cultural commentator Marilynne Robinson. See less
S9 · E916
August 31 · 58 min
Council of Dolls, by Mona Susan Power
The subtitle reads: Magical Realism Meets Historical Fiction in a Stunning Novel of Indigenous Women's Lives. Gene Randall, host of Indigenous Voices on KZSM San Marcos, joined me for a deep dive into this powerful novel.
S9 · E917
August 31 · 57 min
Interview with Annilee Newton, author of Thessalonika
Chris Gardner talked with Annilee Newton about her forthcoming novel, Thessalonika.
S9 · E918
August 31 · 59 min
Smartass: Memoir of a Mouthy Girl, by Emily Sayre Smith
"My body feels like a toy I can play with. Can I do this? Can I do that? Yes, I can. Watch." Dance Professor Dr. Cindy Gratz and I discussed this compelling dancer's memoir.
S9 · E919
August 31 · 1 hr 7 min
Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global, by Laura Spinney
How does one ancient language live on in half the languages we speak today? Dr. Rich Warms, Professor of Anthropology, joined me for a discussions of Laura Spinney's far-ranging book Proto. See less
S9 · E912
July 22 · 1 hr 1 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, by Sherman Alexie
Sherman Alexie's brilliant short story collection weaves memory, fantasy, and stark reality to paint a portrait of life in and around the Spokane Indian reservation. Gregory Ross and I explore these funny, disturbing stories.
S9 · E913
July 22 · 59 min
The Museum of Extraordinary Things, by Alice Hoffman
Visit the Museum, meet the wonders, and experience 1911 New York City with us as Garrie Borden joins me to explore Alice Hoffman's extraordinary novel!
S9 · E914
July 22 · 59 min
Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migration, and Mexico, by Noé Álvarez
Noé Álvarez takes readers along as he learns about the accordion, his grandfather, and ultimately himself. Rolf Straubhaar, host of "Music and Revolution" joined me to discuss this powerful memoir.
S9 · E911
May 20 · 57 min
Interview with James Wade, author of Narrow the Road
Narrow the Road chronicles an unforgettable journey through East Texas in 1932. Seeking his father, 15-year old William encounters bootleggers, conmen, and even a gorilla. Author James Wade joins me to talk about his powerful novel. See less
S9 · E909
May 11 · 56 min
Interview with Madeline Vosch, author of Undead: A Memoir of My Suicide
Chris Gardner talks with Madeline Vosch, author of Undead: A Memoir of My Suicide, a revealing memoir about the complicated truths of surviving a suicide attempt.
S9 · E910
May 11 · 1 hr
Interview with Michelle Collins Anderson, author of The Moonshine Women
Michelle Collins Anderson talked with me about her new novel The Moonshine Women, an exhilarating visit to the turbulent 1930s. The novel tells the story of the Strong family of rural Missouri—the family farms and makes moonshine, a practice that has become both more lucrative and more dangerous since prohibition.
S9 · E903
April 21 · 58 min
Train Dreams by Denis Johnson
Chris Gardner talks with Justin Tapscott about Denis Johnson's Train Dreams, a critically acclaimed novel of the changing American West.
S9 · E905
April 21 · 57 min
This Rough Magic, by Mary Stewart.
Chris Gardner talks with Professor Annilee Newton about This Rough Magic, by Mary Stewart, an exciting romantic suspense novel from 1964 that’s become a classic.
S9 · E906
April 21 · 58 min
Vladimir, by Julia May Jonas
Priscilla and guest Rebecca Bell-Metereau explore Vladimir, Julia May Jonas' provocative academic novel, now a popular Netflix miniseries.
S9 · E907
April 21 · 58 min
Interview with poet Crystal White
Poet and educator Crystal White talked with Chris Gardner and read a selection of her published and unpublished poems.
S9 · E908
April 21 · 59 min
When the River Speaks: A Community Published Poetry and Art Journal in San Marcos, Texas
Poets and contributors to San Marcos' community poetry and art journal--Carmen Rumbaut, Jim Trainer, Blaze Turley, and E. D. Watson read from their work and talked with Priscilla about the journal.
S9 · E904
February 23 · 58 min
William Blake vs the World, by John Higgs
A memorable trip into the life and work of the British artist and poet William Blake. Gregory Ross joined me to talk about this lucid, powerful, timely book. "Before long you will find you are examining yourself as much as you are examining Blake" [The Times of London].
S8 · E831
January 31 · 56 min
Interview with poet Anne Halsey
Chris Gardner talks with poet Anne Halsey about her work, including found poems based on early twentieth century medical records of women.
S9 · E901
January 31 · 59 min
James Tiptree, Jr: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon, by Julie Phillips
Garrie Borden joined me to explore this fascinating account look at the life and work of the acclaimed science fiction writer James Tiptree, Jr.--the alter ego of a woman, Alice Bradley Sheldon.
S9 · E902
January 31 · 59 min
Hollywood, by Charles Bukowski
In Hollywood, Charles Bukowski turns a very skeptical eye on Hollywood with this ribald account of the making of the film "Barfly," based upon his life. Writer Anthony Head, host of "Texas Dives Radio" joins me on this alcohol-fueled journey through the Hollywood of the 80s.

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