Books: Author Interviews
- Liza Mundy on 'The Richer Sex'
Women are expected to become the main breadwinners in America by 2030. Liza Mundy sheds light on how this flip is affecting our culture from the bedroom to the family room and to the boardroom.The Daily Circuit, May 22, 2012 - Ina Caro on exploring French history by train
In 'Paris to the Past,' Ina Caro takes us on 25 one-day train trips from Paris back 700 years in French history. She joins us to discuss her book and her trips through France.The Daily Circuit, May 20, 2012 - Following our garbage
In "Garbology," Edward Humes follows trash once you throw it away. The average American will likely produce 102 tons of garbage in their lifetime and it's America's biggest export.The Daily Circuit, May 17, 2012 - Deni Bechard's 'Cures for Hunger'
In Deni Bechard's latest memoir, "Cures for Hunger," questions about his family history arise when he is asked to complete a family tree in school. Bechard will join us to talk about his book.The Daily Circuit, May 15, 2012 - Augusten Burroughs on 'This is How'
Trying to get over every past trauma, fear, hang-up, obsession and hurdle in your life? Just ask author Augusten Burroughs. He'll join us to talk about his new collection of essays.The Daily Circuit, May 14, 2012 - Are we born to believe?
Justin Barrett, author of the new book "Born Believers," will join The Daily Circuit Wednesday. He argues that children have an innate desire to believe in a higher power.The Daily Circuit, May 8, 2012 - Did Jesus exist?
In 'Did Jesus Exist?' Bart D. Ehrman looks at the atheists, humanists, and conspiracy theorists who are asking about the existence of Jesus in the religious context.The Daily Circuit, May 7, 2012 - Michael Sandel on 'What Money Can't Buy'
In Michael Sandel's latest book, "What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets," he asks: Is there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale?The Daily Circuit, May 2, 2012 - Garth Sundem on 'Brain Trust'
Bestselling author Garth Sundem's latest book, "Brain Trust," asks a big question: What would your life be like if you could ask 93 top scientists for research-based advice to best perform your daily activities?The Daily Circuit, April 26, 2012 - Thomas Mallon's Watergate
Author Thomas Mallon is out with his latest historical novel, "Watergate." The narrative weaves the stories of seven characters for a view into what life during the Nixon presidency looked like.April 23, 2012 - Rebecca Skloot on "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
Rebecca Skloot, author of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" was in Duluth last week. Kerri Miller interviewed her at the College of St. Scholastica and we'll air a portion of the event.The Daily Circuit, April 22, 2012 - Why are young adults moving back in with their parents?
With high unemployment rates and the cost of living continuing to rise, sociologist Katherine Newman is out with a new book looking at the rising number of "accordion families."The Daily Circuit, April 10, 2012 - David Crystal on the English language in 100 words
David Crystal, an expert on the English language, leads readers through a history of our vernacular in his latest book, "The Story of English in 100 Words."The Daily Circuit, April 10, 2012 - Mary Bly on 'Paris in Love,' living a parallel life
English professor Mary Bly lives a second life: She's also a romance novelist. Her latest book "Paris in Love" under pseudonym Eloisa James, documents her family's life in Paris.The Daily Circuit, April 9, 2012 - 'We're With Nobody': Digging up a politician's dirt
Opposition research has become a staple of almost all elections and two researchers -- Alan Huffman and Michael Rejebian -- know just how dirty politics can get. We'll go inside the process of digging up the dirt on candidates.The Daily Circuit, April 3, 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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