Books: Author Interviews
- Lynn Sherr on why we love to 'Swim'
Veteran news correspondent Lynn Sherr's new book, "Swim" examines why we love the water - through history, anecdote and Sherr's own quest to swim across the channel separating Asia and Europe.The Daily Circuit, July 18, 2012 - David Agus on 'The End of Illness'
Is illness part of life or something we're unnecessarily suffering from? Is a disease something you get or something the body does? In David Agus' book "The End of Illness," the oncologist and researcher looks at illness from a preventative standpoint.The Daily Circuit, July 17, 2012 - Martin Rees on "From Here to Infinity"
Is scientific theory inaccessible to the general public? Astrophysicist Martin Rees argues it's accessible to everyone in his new book, "From Here to Infinity." He joins us to discuss the ideas behind his book.The Daily Circuit, July 5, 2012 - Daniel Chamovitz on what plants know
In "What a Plant Knows," biologist Daniel Chamovitz uses plant research to explain how plants survive, adapt and react to their surrounding environment. How much do humans have in common with plants?The Daily Circuit, July 1, 2012 - Dan Ariely on why we lie
If you think you're an honest person, think again. In his latest book, "The Honest Truth About Dishonesty," Dan Ariely says we are all cheaters. He'll explain research that proves we're all guilty of some unethical behavior in our lives.The Daily Circuit, June 28, 2012 - Hilary Mantel on 'Bring Up the Bodies'
Author Hilary Mantel is out with her latest novel, "Bring Up the Bodies." The novel is a sequel to "Wolf Hall," a historical novel about Henry VIII. We'll air our interview with Mantel about her new book.June 19, 2012 - Alexander McCall Smith on the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Author Alexander McCall Smith will join us to talk about his new book "The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection," the latest installment in his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.The Daily Circuit, June 17, 2012 - How couples make friends and why it matters
Geoffrey Grief and Kathleen Deal will join us to talk about their book, "Two by Two: Couples and their Couple Friendships." Why are friendships so important to the health of your relationship?The Daily Circuit, June 12, 2012 - Charles Wheelan on what commencement speakers never say
Charles Wheelan's unique commencement speech to Dartmouth College class of 2011 is now a book, "10 ½ Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said." He'll join us to talk about his new book.The Daily Circuit, June 10, 2012 - The history behind America's interstate highway system
In "The Big Roads," Earl Swift looks at the history of the interstate highway system. He spoke with The Daily Circuit about his historical research.The Daily Circuit, June 6, 2012 - Are the 20s your 'defining decade?'
Meg Jay turns the notion "30s are the new 20s" on its head when she says your twenties are critical to defining your future. In her new book, she uses case studies of her clients and the latest science to explain why the 20s are one's defining decade.The Daily Circuit, June 4, 2012 - Lizz Winstead on 'Lizz Free or Die'
In her new book of essays, writer, comedian and "Daily Show" co-creator Lizz Winstead talks about growing up in Minnesota as a progressive in a conservative household and how it shaped her work as a comedian.The Daily Circuit, May 29, 2012 - Frank Deford on his life as a sportswriter
In "Over Time: My Life as a Sportswriter," Frank Deford tells his own life story as well as the stories of the characters he's followed in just about every sport. Deford started writing for Sports Illustrated in 1962 and now does commentaries for NPR's "Morning Edition."The Daily Circuit, May 27, 2012 - Buddy Guy on "When I Left Home"
Legendary blues musician Buddy Guy is out with a new memoir, "When I Left Home: My Story." The book chronicles his journey from the cotton fields of Louisiana to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The Daily Circuit, May 24, 2012 - Nina Revoyr on 'Wingshooters,' bigotry in small Wis. town
In "Wingshooters," Nina Revoyr tells the story of change in a small, isolated town in central Wisconsin during the Vietnam War and post-Civil Rights era.The Daily Circuit, May 23, 2012
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From the book table: An Extraordinary History of Objects
December 6, 2012, 14:12 PM Tis the season for holiday gifts – and plenty of hard-bound goods have been arriving on the Daily Circuit book table as we get into the wintery days. My favorite new discovery from the table this week is Stephanie LaCava’s new book, An Extraordinary Theory of Objects (just released this Wednesday), which is truly a Read more → -
2012′s notable books
November 28, 2012, 14:11 PM As we draw near the end of the year, the inevitable “best of” lists begin to arrive on every news site. Yesterday, The New York Times released its annual 100 Notable Books list. Here on The Daily Circuit, we were excited to see that a number of amazing authors Kerri and Tom interviewed over the Read more → -
From the book (and magazine) table: Matter
November 14, 2012, 17:11 PM This week's book table is instead a magazine table - focusing on a site brought to Kerri's attention on Twitter, which led to quite The Daily Circuit science geek-out fest. Read more → -
What classic should we read next?
November 8, 2012, 10:11 AM 'Goodnight Moon?' 'The History of Standard Oil?' Plus share your thoughts about "A Streetcar Named Desire." Read more →
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