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Harry S. Truman by Robert Dallek(original recording made in 2008)Presidential historian Robert Dallek returned to the program to talk about his biography…

"How the Post Office Created America: A History" by Winifred GallagherThe United States Postal Service has gone through some troubled times over the…

"Blue Shoe" by Anne LamottDuring the year 2002 I did about 150 author interviews. Anne Lamott returned to the show to talk about her novel "Blue Shoe." I…

Local library buildings are closed for now, but many of our local library systems are keeping the Miami Valley entertained with digital offerings.  If…

Garfield the Cat is one of the most enduring characters in the world of comics. It rivals legendary franchises like Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, and The…

The poet Herb Martin has made a number of appearances on the show over the years. It is always such a treat to be able to feature him as a guest. Herb…

On November 4, 2019 Tippecanoe High School's Center for Performing Arts, the Tipp City Public Library and Tipp City Exempted Village Schools in…

When Nikki Giovanni passed through Dayton on book tour I could not believe my good fortune. Back in 2002 Nikki was out publicizing "Quilting the…

For my final program of 2019 I selected some more of my favorite interviews from the past year and I included my favorite interview of 2019! I never…

As the years fly by I like to pause at the end of each one to reflect upon the things that have happened during each year. I'll compile lists. For the…

Explore seven years of recommendations all in one place: Here are more than 2,000 titles, hand-picked by NPR staff and trusted critics — with handy filters to help you find the perfect book!

In the age of Amazon, e-books, and on-demand publishing, small presses have had to make big changes to stay afloat, and Orange Frazer Press in Wilmington…