Books & Authors

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Richard Ford: "Canada"

Richard Ford: "Canada"

May 24, 2012

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford talks about his first novel in six years, "Canada."

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-23/readers-review-train-dreams-denis-johnson
Readers' Review: "Train Dreams" by Denis Johnson

Readers' Review: "Train Dreams" by Denis Johnson

May 23, 2012

Denis Johnson's novella "Train Dreams" was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. For our May Readers' Review, we discuss this portrait of the American West in the first half of the 20th century. Diane hopes you'll join her and her panel as they discuss "Train Dreams."

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-22/stuart-firestein-ignorance-how-it-drives-science
Stuart Firestein: "Ignorance: How It Drives Science"

Stuart Firestein: "Ignorance: How It Drives Science"

May 22, 2012

A neuroscientist claims that ignorance--not knowledge--is the true engine of science. He explains how scientists use ignorance to concentrate their research, and why "not knowing" is one of the greatest benefits to science.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-21/fawaz-gerges-obama-and-middle-east-end-americas-moment
Fawaz Gerges: "Obama and The Middle East: The End of America's Moment"

Fawaz Gerges: "Obama and The Middle East: The End of America's Moment"

May 21, 2012

Despite high hopes following the Arab Spring, the Middle East remains deeply troubled. Renowned Middle East expert Fawaz Gerges explains why he believes President Barack Obama has lost a historic opportunity to redefine America's role in the region.

Books & Authors

Readers' Review

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-23/readers-review-train-dreams-denis-johnson
Readers' Review: "Train Dreams" by Denis Johnson

Readers' Review: "Train Dreams" by Denis Johnson

May 23, 2012

Denis Johnson's novella "Train Dreams" was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. For our May Readers' Review, we discuss this portrait of the American West in the first half of the 20th century. Diane hopes you'll join her and her panel as they discuss "Train Dreams."

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-04-18/readers-review-awakening-kate-chopin
Readers' Review: "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

Readers' Review: "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

April 18, 2012

For our April Readers’ Review: a woman’s journey to self-discovery in the late 1800's. Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” so disturbed readers when it first came out it was banned. Now it’s considered a feminist landmark.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-03-21/readers-review-angelas-ashes-frank-mccourt

Readers' Review: "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt

March 21, 2012

For our March Readers' Review, Diane and her guests will discuss a classic modern memoir. It's the story of an Irish childhood shaped not just by poverty but also a resilient spirit. We hope you will join us to discuss "Angela's Ashes" on Wednesday, March 21.

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