NPR Topics: Author Interviews http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1033&ft=1&f=1033 NPR interviews with top authors and the NPR Book Tour, a weekly feature and podcast where leading authors read and discuss their writing. Subscribe to the RSS feed. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Author Interviews http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1033&ft=1&f=1033 yes WTC Provides Back Story For Colum McCann's 'Spin' McCann's novel, <em>Let the Great World Spin</em>, won the National Book Award. He tells Steve Inskeep that his book &mdash; set in New York on the day a man walked on a tight-rope between the towers of the World Trade Center &mdash; is an attempt to reconstruct an event to find moments of grace and understanding in history. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846170&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846170&ft=1&f=1033 McCann's novel, <em>Let the Great World Spin</em>, won the National Book Award. He tells Steve Inskeep that his book &mdash; set in New York on the day a man walked on a tight-rope between the towers of the World Trade Center &mdash; is an attempt to reconstruct an event to find moments of grace and understanding in history. 467 no McCann's novel, Let the Great World Spin, won the National Book Award. He tells Steve Inskeep that his book — set in New York on the day a man walked on a tight-rope between the towers of the World Trade Center — is an attempt to reconstruct an event to find moments of grace and understanding in history.

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]]> Author Knows What Goes On 'Inside Of A Dog' Where a typical dog lover sees puppies at play, cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz sees a complex dance between canines. Horowitz clears up common misconceptions about our four-legged friends in her book, <em>Inside Of A Dog.</em> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:16:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120823716&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120823716&ft=1&f=1033 Where a typical dog lover sees puppies at play, cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz sees a complex dance between canines. Horowitz clears up common misconceptions about our four-legged friends in her book, <em>Inside Of A Dog.</em> 1808 no Where a typical dog lover sees puppies at play, cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz sees a complex dance between canines. Horowitz clears up common misconceptions about our four-legged friends in her book, Inside Of A Dog.

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]]> Tales Of Scrappy Michiganders In 'American Salvage' In the second installment of our book series, "Back Story," Steve Inskeep talks with author Bonnie Jo Campbell. Her latest book, <em>American Salvage</em>, is a short story collection that explores the lives of people at the bottom of American society. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863152&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120863152&ft=1&f=1033 In the second installment of our book series, "Back Story," Steve Inskeep talks with author Bonnie Jo Campbell. Her latest book, <em>American Salvage</em>, is a short story collection that explores the lives of people at the bottom of American society. 467 no In the second installment of our book series, "Back Story," Steve Inskeep talks with author Bonnie Jo Campbell. Her latest book, American Salvage, is a short story collection that explores the lives of people at the bottom of American society.

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]]> Mueenuddin's Book Provides Back Story Of Pakistan Writers use the phrase "back story" to mean the background or history of their characters. <em>Morning Edition</em> is asking three acclaimed writers for the back story of world events. All were finalists for this year's National Book Award. First up is Pakistani author Daniyal Mueenuddin, who set his book in Pakistan. He talks with Steve Inskeep about his book of short stories, <em>In Other Rooms, Other Wonders.</em> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809041&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809041&ft=1&f=1033 Writers use the phrase "back story" to mean the background or history of their characters. <em>Morning Edition</em> is asking three acclaimed writers for the back story of world events. All were finalists for this year's National Book Award. First up is Pakistani author Daniyal Mueenuddin, who set his book in Pakistan. He talks with Steve Inskeep about his book of short stories, <em>In Other Rooms, Other Wonders.</em> 466 no Writers use the phrase "back story" to mean the background or history of their characters. Morning Edition is asking three acclaimed writers for the back story of world events. All were finalists for this year's National Book Award. First up is Pakistani author Daniyal Mueenuddin, who set his book in Pakistan. He talks with Steve Inskeep about his book of short stories, In Other Rooms, Other Wonders.

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]]> Why You're Not The Great Driver You Think You Are Our sense of what's dangerous on the road is not always accurate, according to Tom Vanderbilt, author of <em>Traffic: Why We Drive The Way We Do.</em> Take roundabouts: "People fear roundabouts in America &mdash; they've been called 'Circles of Death,' Vanderbilt says. "And nothing could be further from the truth." Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:43:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120541921&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120541921&ft=1&f=1033 Our sense of what's dangerous on the road is not always accurate, according to Tom Vanderbilt, author of <em>Traffic: Why We Drive The Way We Do.</em> Take roundabouts: "People fear roundabouts in America &mdash; they've been called 'Circles of Death,' Vanderbilt says. "And nothing could be further from the truth." 298 no Our sense of what's dangerous on the road is not always accurate, according to Tom Vanderbilt, author of Traffic: Why We Drive The Way We Do. Take roundabouts: "People fear roundabouts in America — they've been called 'Circles of Death,' Vanderbilt says. "And nothing could be further from the truth."

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]]> The Secret Political Reach Of 'The Family' A secretive fellowship of powerful Christian politicians includes some names that have recently been prominent in the headlines: Sen. John Ensign, Rep. Bart Stupak and Rep. Joe Pitts. Writer Jeff Sharlet describes the men's involvement with the Family, and discusses recent developments within the group. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120746516&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120746516&ft=1&f=1033 A secretive fellowship of powerful Christian politicians includes some names that have recently been prominent in the headlines: Sen. John Ensign, Rep. Bart Stupak and Rep. Joe Pitts. Writer Jeff Sharlet describes the men's involvement with the Family, and discusses recent developments within the group. 2291 no A secretive fellowship of powerful Christian politicians includes some names that have recently been prominent in the headlines: Sen. John Ensign, Rep. Bart Stupak and Rep. Joe Pitts. Writer Jeff Sharlet describes the men's involvement with the Family, and discusses recent developments within the group.

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]]> Turan's Book Spotlights Theater Producer Joe Papp There's a new book out about legendary theater producer Joseph Papp. Kenneth Turan's book is called <em>Free for All: Joe Papp, the Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told.</em> Papp founded the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Public Theater. He also produced works like <em>Hair</em> and <em>A Chorus Line.</em> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676350&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676350&ft=1&f=1033 There's a new book out about legendary theater producer Joseph Papp. Kenneth Turan's book is called <em>Free for All: Joe Papp, the Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told.</em> Papp founded the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Public Theater. He also produced works like <em>Hair</em> and <em>A Chorus Line.</em> 439 no There's a new book out about legendary theater producer Joseph Papp. Kenneth Turan's book is called Free for All: Joe Papp, the Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told. Papp founded the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Public Theater. He also produced works like Hair and A Chorus Line.

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]]> Author: Polar Bears Are 'On Thin Ice' Polar bears are some of the most high-profile victims of global warming. They’re irresistibly cute, and author Richard Ellis says they’ll disappear from the wild within a hundred years as irreversible warming destroys the polar ice caps. Ellis talks to host Guy Raz about his new bo<em>ok, On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar B</em>ear. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120668816&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120668816&ft=1&f=1033 Polar bears are some of the most high-profile victims of global warming. They’re irresistibly cute, and author Richard Ellis says they’ll disappear from the wild within a hundred years as irreversible warming destroys the polar ice caps. Ellis talks to host Guy Raz about his new bo<em>ok, On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar B</em>ear. 342 no Polar bears are some of the most high-profile victims of global warming. They’re irresistibly cute, and author Richard Ellis says they’ll disappear from the wild within a hundred years as irreversible warming destroys the polar ice caps. Ellis talks to host Guy Raz about his new book, On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear.

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]]> Author Recounts 'Buffalo Saga' The Buffalo Soldiers have been called the unsung heroes of World War II. James Harden Daugherty was only 19 when he was drafted in the U.S. Army. He left the United States, where he was still abiding by "Coloreds Only" Jim Crow laws, to help fight for freedom and liberation for those abroad. Daugherty, who's written a book called <em>The Buffalo Saga</em>, revisits those years with host Guy Raz. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120668822&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120668822&ft=1&f=1033 The Buffalo Soldiers have been called the unsung heroes of World War II. James Harden Daugherty was only 19 when he was drafted in the U.S. Army. He left the United States, where he was still abiding by "Coloreds Only" Jim Crow laws, to help fight for freedom and liberation for those abroad. Daugherty, who's written a book called <em>The Buffalo Saga</em>, revisits those years with host Guy Raz. 487 no The Buffalo Soldiers have been called the unsung heroes of World War II. James Harden Daugherty was only 19 when he was drafted in the U.S. Army. He left the United States, where he was still abiding by "Coloreds Only" Jim Crow laws, to help fight for freedom and liberation for those abroad. Daugherty, who's written a book called The Buffalo Saga, revisits those years with host Guy Raz.

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]]> A Child's Doctor Turns To Iraq War's Youngest Victims Dr. Chris Coppola was a pediatrician in the U.S. before he shipped off to Iraq. As a military surgeon, he expected to treat soldiers, but he found himself helping war-ravaged Iraqi children as well. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Dr. Coppola about his memoir, <em>Coppola: A Pediatric Surgeon in Iraq</em>. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120661999&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120661999&ft=1&f=1033 Dr. Chris Coppola was a pediatrician in the U.S. before he shipped off to Iraq. As a military surgeon, he expected to treat soldiers, but he found himself helping war-ravaged Iraqi children as well. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Dr. Coppola about his memoir, <em>Coppola: A Pediatric Surgeon in Iraq</em>. 343 no Dr. Chris Coppola was a pediatrician in the U.S. before he shipped off to Iraq. As a military surgeon, he expected to treat soldiers, but he found himself helping war-ravaged Iraqi children as well. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Dr. Coppola about his memoir, Coppola: A Pediatric Surgeon in Iraq.

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]]> Growing Up With Orson Welles As Her Father The name Orson Welles has the power to jog millions of memories. His radio work sent the nation into a panic. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Chris Welles Feder about her new book, <em>In My Father's Shadow</em>, an account of her life growing up as the daughter of Orson Welles. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120662005&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120662005&ft=1&f=1033 The name Orson Welles has the power to jog millions of memories. His radio work sent the nation into a panic. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Chris Welles Feder about her new book, <em>In My Father's Shadow</em>, an account of her life growing up as the daughter of Orson Welles. 406 no The name Orson Welles has the power to jog millions of memories. His radio work sent the nation into a panic. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Chris Welles Feder about her new book, In My Father's Shadow, an account of her life growing up as the daughter of Orson Welles.

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]]> 'Emancipation,' A Story Of European Jews' Liberation Europe's Jews began to fight their way out of the ghettos during the tumult of the French Revolution. It's the focus of Michael Goldfarb's new book, <em>Emancipation: How Liberating Europe's Jews from the Ghetto Led to Revolution and Renaissance.</em> Guy Raz talks with Goldfarb about how that liberation paved the way for thinkers like Marx, Freud and Einstein. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120652968&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120652968&ft=1&f=1033 Europe's Jews began to fight their way out of the ghettos during the tumult of the French Revolution. It's the focus of Michael Goldfarb's new book, <em>Emancipation: How Liberating Europe's Jews from the Ghetto Led to Revolution and Renaissance.</em> Guy Raz talks with Goldfarb about how that liberation paved the way for thinkers like Marx, Freud and Einstein. 474 no Europe's Jews began to fight their way out of the ghettos during the tumult of the French Revolution. It's the focus of Michael Goldfarb's new book, Emancipation: How Liberating Europe's Jews from the Ghetto Led to Revolution and Renaissance. Guy Raz talks with Goldfarb about how that liberation paved the way for thinkers like Marx, Freud and Einstein.

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]]> Book Recounts Challenges Of Eradicating Smallpox In <em>Smallpox: The Death of a Disease</em>, Dr. D.A. Henderson recounts the history of the deadly virus, from the development of the first vaccine in the late 18th century to his involvement in the successful global eradication campaign in the 1960s and 70s. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613268&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613268&ft=1&f=1033 In <em>Smallpox: The Death of a Disease</em>, Dr. D.A. Henderson recounts the history of the deadly virus, from the development of the first vaccine in the late 18th century to his involvement in the successful global eradication campaign in the 1960s and 70s. 937 no In Smallpox: The Death of a Disease, Dr. D.A. Henderson recounts the history of the deadly virus, from the development of the first vaccine in the late 18th century to his involvement in the successful global eradication campaign in the 1960s and 70s.

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]]> Judith Fox Turns A Close-Up Lens On Alzheimer's Judith Fox's new book of photographs is an intimate portrait of a loved one's submergence into Alzheimer's. <em>I Still Do</em> is a chronicle of her husband's journey with the disease. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120568216&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120568216&ft=1&f=1033 Judith Fox's new book of photographs is an intimate portrait of a loved one's submergence into Alzheimer's. <em>I Still Do</em> is a chronicle of her husband's journey with the disease. 964 no Judith Fox's new book of photographs is an intimate portrait of a loved one's submergence into Alzheimer's. I Still Do is a chronicle of her husband's journey with the disease.

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]]> Free Love's Discontents: A.S. Byatt's 'Children' The Booker Prize-winning author calls her new novel, <em>The Children's Book,</em> her "easiest to love." In it, the children of a bohemian turn-of-the-century couple discover the truth about their parents. Byatt is also the author of <em>Possession</em>. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120058248&ft=1&f=1033 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120058248&ft=1&f=1033 The Booker Prize-winning author calls her new novel, <em>The Children's Book,</em> her "easiest to love." In it, the children of a bohemian turn-of-the-century couple discover the truth about their parents. Byatt is also the author of <em>Possession</em>. no The Booker Prize-winning author calls her new novel, The Children's Book, her "easiest to love." In it, the children of a bohemian turn-of-the-century couple discover the truth about their parents. Byatt is also the author of Possession.

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