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Author Ken Wells on 'Crawfish Mountain'

Author Ken Wells layers his new novel with love, corruption and Cajun cuisine. Jacki Lyden talks with Wells about Crawfish Mountain, a story about big oil and the Louisiana wetlands.

Author Ken Wells on 'Crawfish Mountain'

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Beer Culture in 'Travels with Barley'

Ken Wells is the author of the book Travels with Barley, in which he recounts his journey through the southern United States in search of beer people and beer culture. Hear Wells and NPR's Scott Simon.

Beer Culture in 'Travels with Barley'

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