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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

  • TravelLiterary journeys to exotic lands
    Great writers of fiction and nonfiction have the ability to transport readers to different worlds and different times. Two book lovers join Midmorning to share their favorite books about exotic lands.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Nancy Pearl: Former librarian and author of "Book Lust" and "Book Crush."
    Peder Zane: Former book review editor for the Raleigh News & Observer. He currently teaches at St. Augustine College in North Carolina.
    Resources
    Nancy Pearl's Web site
  • Ackerman and ErdrichKerri Miller Book Club sampler
    Segments from Kerri Miller Book Club events with Louise Erdrich and Diane Ackerman. Louise Erdrich talks about her novel, "Love Medicine" 25 years after the book was published. And Diane Ackerman talks about about the natural history of dawn, the subject of her book, "Dawn Light."10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Louise Erdrich: Author of several novels, including "The Plague of Doves," "The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse," and "Love Medicine."
    Diane Ackerman: Author of "Dawn Light: Dancing with Cranes and Other Ways To Greet the Day." She's also the author of "The Zookeeper's Wife."
    Resources
    About Louise Erdrich
    About Diane Ackerman

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    The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
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