Remembering Alice Writer Calvin Trillin spent a good part of his life trying to impress Alice, his wife of 36 years. His new book is a loving and funny memoir of a remarkable woman and a happy marriage.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Calvin Trillin: Author most recently of "About Alice." He has been staff writer at The New Yorker since 1963.
Writers rate the greats A book critic asked more than 100 of today's most well-known writers what they think are the top 10 greatest literary works of all time, and got some interesting responses. Midmorning discusses and debates the literary top 10.10:06 a.m.
Guests
J. Peder Zane: Book-review editor for the Raleigh News & Observer and editor of "The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books."
Tom Perrotta: Novelist whose works include "Election," "Joe College" and "Little Children."
Gail Godwin: Novelist whose works include "The Odd Woman" and "Queen of the Underworld."
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
Reporter forum Join Kerri Miller and intelligence reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for a discussion about national security.
What Kerri's Reading Check out what Kerri's reading, see her upcoming conversations or listen to past episodes.
Recommended Reading Looking for a good book? See the books in Midmorning's Recommended Reading list.
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Midmorning's Leadership Series Conversations with leaders of organizations, nonprofit and for-profit companies, who reflect on how they work and what they've learned.
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