Lisa See returns with another extraordinary historical novel, Lady Tan’s Circle Of Women. Plus historian John Malkin discusses Punk Revolution! An Oral History of Punk Rock Politics and Activism.

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Lisa See returns with another extraordinary historical novel, Lady Tan’s Circle Of Women. Plus historian John Malkin discusses Punk Revolution! An Oral History of Punk Rock Politics and Activism.

Songwriter, producer and educator Phil Galdston remembers his friend and collaborator Cynthia Weil whose hits include You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling. Then Andrew Gulli, managing editor of The Strand Magazine, talks about a previously unpublished James M. Cain story.

Actress Nancy Olson Livingston (Sunset Boulevard) discusses her memoir. A Front Row Seat: An Intimate Look At Broadway, Hollywood, And The Age of Glamour. Then historian Patty Farmer talks about her latest book, Tea UnderThe Palms: From Leaf To Kettle, A History Of Tea And The Art Of The Proper Tea Party.

Ramon Hervey discusses his career in the entertainment industry and his book, The Fame Game: An Insider’s Playbook For Earning Your 15 Minutes.

Kate Anderson Brower discusses her latest book, Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamor of an Icon. Plus Lissa Warren with the latest book recommendations.

Lara Gabrielle discusses her book, Captain Of Her Soul: The Life Of Marion Davis. Plus artist Robynn Smith on Print Day In May!

Burt Kearns returns to discuss his new book, Lawrence Tierney: Hollywood’s Real-Life Tough Guy. Artist Stan Welsh talks about his new exhibition.

Christine Barrington, host of Talk Of The Bay on KSQD 90.7 FM, Santa Cruz, talks to Gary Shapiro about From The Bookshelf.

Natasha Lance Rogoff discusses her new book, Muppets In Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story Of Making Sesame Street In Russia. Plus film critic Ty Burr!