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The Sum of Us
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Monkey Grip
A Novel
The host noted that Garner's debut novel, published in 1977, launched her as a literary sensation in Australia. It was referenced as the starting point of her celebrated career.
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When Helen Gardner published her first novel, Monkey Grip, in 1977, it made her a literary sensation in her native Australia.
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The host noted that Garner's debut novel, published in 1977, launched her as a literary sensation in Australia. It was referenced as the starting point of her celebrated career.
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When Helen Gardner published her first novel, Monkey Grip, in 1977, it made her a literary sensation in her native Australia.
The Children's Bach
A Novel
Garner's 1984 novel was highlighted as one of the two works Pantheon is rereleasing in the U.S., praised for its generational saga and literary style. It was described alongside her truecrime book This House of Grief.
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starting with her 1984 novel The Children's Bach and her 2014 true crime book This House of Grief.
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Episode: Marty Baron, Former 'Post' Exec. Editor
Garner's 1984 novel was highlighted as one of the two works Pantheon is rereleasing in the U.S., praised for its generational saga and literary style. It was described alongside her truecrime book This House of Grief.
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starting with her 1984 novel The Children's Bach and her 2014 true crime book This House of Grief.
Her short 1984 novel, The Children's Bach, and This House of Grief.
This House of Grief
The Story of a Murder Trial
The truecrime 2014 book was presented as the more immediately gripping of Garner's two rereleased titles, chronicling a longrunning murder case. It was praised for its literary merit compared with classics like In Cold Blood.
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starting with her 1984 novel The Children's Bach and her 2014 true crime book This House of Grief.
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Episode: Marty Baron, Former 'Post' Exec. Editor
The truecrime 2014 book was presented as the more immediately gripping of Garner's two rereleased titles, chronicling a longrunning murder case. It was praised for its literary merit compared with classics like In Cold Blood.
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starting with her 1984 novel The Children's Bach and her 2014 true crime book This House of Grief.
Her short 1984 novel, The Children's Bach, and This House of Grief.
The Room on the Right
A Memoir of Despair, Hope, and Reckoning in the Face of Abuse, Trauma, and PTSD
Garner's novel Despair Room was described as bracingly unsentimental, exploring themes of illness, resentment and aging through an autobiographical heroine. It was cited as an example of her willingness to confront difficult subjects.
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In her bracingly unsentimental novel Despair Room, the autobiographical heroine looks after a friend with terminal cancer and is flooded with resentment at the dying woman's delusions and narcissism.
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Episode: Marty Baron, Former 'Post' Exec. Editor
Garner's novel Despair Room was described as bracingly unsentimental, exploring themes of illness, resentment and aging through an autobiographical heroine. It was cited as an example of her willingness to confront difficult subjects.
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In her bracingly unsentimental novel Despair Room, the autobiographical heroine looks after a friend with terminal cancer and is flooded with resentment at the dying woman's delusions and narcissism.
A Shining
The segment introduced the Norwegian author's new novella, noting its haunting, otherworldly qualities and positioning it as a literary example of the other group of writers discussed. It was mentioned as a recently published work.
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The first show very little interest in the everyday world of people and events. A perfect example is the justminted Nobel laureate, the Norwegian, Jn Fawcett, whose haunting new novella A Shin...
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Episode: Marty Baron, Former 'Post' Exec. Editor
The segment introduced the Norwegian author's new novella, noting its haunting, otherworldly qualities and positioning it as a literary example of the other group of writers discussed. It was mentioned as a recently published work.
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The first show very little interest in the everyday world of people and events. A perfect example is the justminted Nobel laureate, the Norwegian, Jn Fawcett, whose haunting new novella A Shining feels otherworldly.
Collision of Power
Trump, Bezos, and THE WASHINGTON POST
Baron's memoir was mentioned as his new book covering his tenure at the Washington Post and his interactions with Trump and Bezos.
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Baron's new memoir is called Collision of Power, Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post.
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Baron's memoir was mentioned as his new book covering his tenure at the Washington Post and his interactions with Trump and Bezos.
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Baron's new memoir is called Collision of Power, Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post.
The History of Sketch Comedy
A Journey through the Art and Craft of Humor
Key and his wife Elle released a new book chronicling the evolution of sketch comedy.
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He hosted the podcast The History of Sketch Comedy, which he wrote with his wife, Elle Key. And they've adapted that into their new book, The History of Sketch Comedy...
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Episode: Keegan-Michael Key On The History Of Sketch Comedy
Key and his wife Elle released a new book chronicling the evolution of sketch comedy.
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He hosted the podcast The History of Sketch Comedy, which he wrote with his wife, Elle Key. And they've adapted that into their new book, The History of Sketch Comedy.
My guest is Keegan-Michael Key and he has a new book he wrote with his wife Elle Key which is called The History of Sketch Comedy.
He's done voice work for animated movies and now he's written a book with his wife Elke about The History of Sketch Comedy. It is therefore called The History of Sketch Comedy.
If you're just joining us, my guest is Keegan-Michael Key, and he's written a new book with his wife and writing partner called The History of Sketch Comedy.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Dahl's beloved tale of a clever fox outwitting farmers.
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Netflix has rolled out four short adaptations of equally short stories by Roald Dahl, the author of such well-known longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox
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Episode: Keegan-Michael Key On The History Of Sketch Comedy
Dahl's beloved tale of a clever fox outwitting farmers.
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Netflix has rolled out four short adaptations of equally short stories by Roald Dahl, the author of such well-known longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Witches.
Eve
How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
The new nonfiction work examined how the female body shaped 200million years of human evolution, presenting the science as a usermanual for the female mammal.
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Cat Bohannon will talk about her new book, Eve, which explores the dEvelopment of the female body, from its ability to produce milk to why women menstruate.
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Episode: Best Of: Allison Russell / The Evolution Of Female...
The new nonfiction work examined how the female body shaped 200million years of human evolution, presenting the science as a usermanual for the female mammal.
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Cat Bohannon will talk about her new book, Eve, which explores the dEvelopment of the female body, from its ability to produce milk to why women menstruate.
It's called Eve, how the female body drove 200 million years of human evolution. Bohannon says the movie scene points out a stark reality: for over a century, the female body has been left out of biological and medical research.
The book reads like a user's manual for the female mammal, taking us through the Jurassic era to modern day, exploring Everything from why we menstruate to why we live longer.
Kat Bohannon is the author of the new book, Eve, How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The beloved novel was mentioned alongside other Dahl titles when reviewing the Netflix adaptations of his short stories.
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He's the author of such wellknown longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Witches.
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The beloved novel was mentioned alongside other Dahl titles when reviewing the Netflix adaptations of his short stories.
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He's the author of such wellknown longer stories as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Witches.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
The shortstory collection was highlighted as the longest of the four Netflix adaptations, underscoring its continued relevance.
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The longest of these, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, is under 40 minutes.
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The shortstory collection was highlighted as the longest of the four Netflix adaptations, underscoring its continued relevance.
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The longest of these, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, is under 40 minutes.
In The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, there are four different levels of narrative flashbacks or digressions, each with its own storyteller.
Sexual Homicide
Patterns and Motives
The academic text examined patterns and motives behind sexual homicides and was cited as a source of insight.
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I had just finished reading a book called Sexual Homicide Patterns and Motives by John Douglas, Bob Ressler and Dr. Ann Burgess.
— Episode: Cold Case Investigator Paul Holes
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Episode: Cold Case Investigator Paul Holes
The academic text examined patterns and motives behind sexual homicides and was cited as a source of insight.
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I had just finished reading a book called Sexual Homicide Patterns and Motives by John Douglas, Bob Ressler and Dr. Ann Burgess.
The Cannibal
Sinclair's debut book was identified as a poetry collection titled Cannibal, which had received several awards.
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Her first book was a collection of poems called Cannibal.
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Episode: Poet Safiya Sinclair On Her Rastafari Roots
Sinclair's debut book was identified as a poetry collection titled Cannibal, which had received several awards.
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Her first book was a collection of poems called Cannibal.
Your first book was a collection of poems called Cannibal.
Eve
How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
The book traced the evolution of the female body over 200 million years, arguing that women have driven human evolution.
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It's called Eve, How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. Bohannon says the movie scene points out a stark reality.
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Episode: Putting Female Bodies At The Center Of Evolution
The book traced the evolution of the female body over 200 million years, arguing that women have driven human evolution.
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It's called Eve, How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. Bohannon says the movie scene points out a stark reality.
Our guest today is Kat Bohannon, author of the new book, Eve, How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.
Author of a new book centering the role of the female in human evolution. The book is called Eve.
How to Say Babylon
A Memoir
The memoir explored the author's upbringing in a devout Rastafari family in Jamaica and her personal transformation.
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On the next Fresh Air, growing up in a devout Rastafari family in Jamaica, we talk with poet Sophia Sinclair, author of the new memoir, How to Say Babylon.
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The memoir explored the author's upbringing in a devout Rastafari family in Jamaica and her personal transformation.
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On the next Fresh Air, growing up in a devout Rastafari family in Jamaica, we talk with poet Sophia Sinclair, author of the new memoir, How to Say Babylon.
Eve
How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
The host introduced Kat Bohanen as the author of the new book Eve, How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.
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Kat Bohanen, author of the new book Eve, How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.
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The host introduced Kat Bohanen as the author of the new book Eve, How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.
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Kat Bohanen, author of the new book Eve, How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.
Leslie F*cking Jones
The memoir was described as the comedian's candid account of her life, odd jobs, and the lessons she learned before fame.
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In her new memoir, simply titled Leslie F.N. Jones, I can't say the actual word on the radio, Jones makes clear that she's no overnight success. For years, she worked odd jobs to get by while doing co...
— Episode: Best Of: Leslie Jones / Kerry Washington
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Episode: Best Of: Leslie Jones / Kerry Washington
The memoir was described as the comedian's candid account of her life, odd jobs, and the lessons she learned before fame.
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In her new memoir, simply titled Leslie F.N. Jones, I can't say the actual word on the radio, Jones makes clear that she's no overnight success. For years, she worked odd jobs to get by while doing comedy shows everywhere.
Above ALL ELSE
For the Safe Parents in Alcoholic Marriages
The title was referenced as a book that explores the subject's journey toward becoming a protagonist and piecing together her identity.
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You know this book Above ALL ELSE as you have stated so well is your journey to becoming a protagonist and ultimately putting the pieces of yourself together.
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The title was referenced as a book that explores the subject's journey toward becoming a protagonist and piecing together her identity.
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You know this book Above ALL ELSE as you have stated so well is your journey to becoming a protagonist and ultimately putting the pieces of yourself together.
The book ends with you searching for your biological father but it sounds like more than that this revelation has opened up a portal of real connection, a deeper connection even more than you had before with your parents.
Eager
The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter
Goldfarb's earlier work, Eager, was highlighted as the awardwinning book about the surprising secret life of beavers and why they matter.
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His previous book, titled Eager, The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, won the Penn E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.
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Goldfarb's earlier work, Eager, was highlighted as the awardwinning book about the surprising secret life of beavers and why they matter.
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His previous book, titled Eager, The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, won the Penn E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.
Goldfarb's previous book titled Eager, the surprising secret life of beavers and why they matter won the Penn E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.
Land of Milk and Honey
A Novel
The program previewed Zhang's dystopian novel Land of Milk and Honey, describing its future setting where smog has forced most plant and animal life underground and the protagonist is an AsianAmerican chef.
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Pam Zhang's dystopian novel, Land of Milk and Honey, has an updated Elon Musk vibe in a not too distant world where most plant and animal species have been smothered by a smog that bl...
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Episode: How Roads & Highways Affect Wildlife
The program previewed Zhang's dystopian novel Land of Milk and Honey, describing its future setting where smog has forced most plant and animal life underground and the protagonist is an AsianAmerican chef.
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Pam Zhang's dystopian novel, Land of Milk and Honey, has an updated Elon Musk vibe in a not too distant world where most plant and animal species have been smothered by a smog that blankets the planet.
Zhang's sensuous style makes us see, smell and above all, taste the lure of that sundappled mountain enclave.
Land of Milk and Honey is an atmospheric and poetically suspenseful novel about all manner of appetites for power, food, love, life.
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