Randy Schmidt discusses his superlative biography of the tragic superstar, Karen Carpenter.
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Randy Schmidt discusses his superlative biography of the tragic superstar, Karen Carpenter.
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Tom De Haven, the novelist who wrote “It’s Superman” a few years ago returns to the Bookshelf to discuss his non-fiction history of the Man Of Steel.
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Howard Bryant discusses his great new book on baseball legend Henry Aaron.
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The former Go-Go, chanteuse Belinda Carlisle is my guest. I swear! Listen and hear for yourself.
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Dwayne Raymond reflects on his friendship with the great Norman Mailer.
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One of the greatest of all show business autobiographies was Harpo Speaks, written by Harpo Marx in 1961. Now Harpo’s son, Bill Marx has written a book appropriately titled Son Of Harpo Speaks. It is a wonderful book and I had so much fun talking to Bill Marx about it. I hope you have fun listening!
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Jeff Shesol discusses his new book Supreme Power, his time in the Clinton White House and more on this week’s From The Bookshelf
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Aram Goudsouzian discusses the thrilling story of the winningest player in Basketball, Bill Russell.
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Songwriter and record producer Phil Galdston joins me this week to talk about the craft of songwriting and the music business. You know Phil Galdston from his song Save The Best For Last, the hit by Vanessa Williams!
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Alix Strauss , author of The Joy of Funerals, brings us her new book, a serious study of those rich and famous who decided to end it all. It’s Death Becomes Them on this week’s From the Bookshelf.
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