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Ted Anthony on the Cultural History of a Songnew

He contemplates the ruin of many a poor boy in his book on "The House of the Rising Sun."
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  Bill O'Driscoll  |  06-26-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

That's Farkin Right!new

Fark.com founder Drew Curtis: "Media is a tapeworm crawling up its own asshole."
New York Press  |  Ken Mondschein  |  06-07-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Taking on Whole Foods With Civilized Discoursenew

Michael Pollan says he's shocked by the strong response to his book and the ensuing public debate, but he chalks up much of the unexpected impact to timing.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Barbara Davenport  |  06-06-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Is Bob Dylan a Christian Conservative?

The answer is blowin' in the wind.
NUVO  |  Marc D. Allan  |  06-05-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Their Job Is Murdernew

Kevin Davis takes a book-length look at the homicide specialists in the Cook County Public Defender's Office.
Chicago Reader  |  Harold Henderson  |  06-04-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

3rd Degree: Peter Singernew

The noted bio-ethicist on Jean-Baptiste Oudry, animal liberation, and jailing animal activists as terrorists.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Dean Kuipers  |  06-01-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

3rd Degree: Michael L. Weinsteinnew

The former White House counsel on dominionists in the military and the threat to our Constitution.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Dean Kuipers  |  05-24-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

That Other Quagmirenew

Sonali Kolhatkar remembers Afghanistan, even if the rest of us don't.
OC Weekly  |  Gustavo Arellano  |  05-22-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Zine Hero Dishwasher Pete Dishes on His New Booknew

By the late 90s, the "Dishwasher" zine was a cult phenomenon, and Dishwasher Pete himself a folk hero and contributor to radio's This American Life -- now Harper Perennial has published a one-volume rewrite.
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  Bill O'Driscoll  |  05-21-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Janine Latus: Speaking the Unspeakablenew

While she was able to leave an abusive relationship, her sister wasn't so lucky -- now Latus is telling their story and hoping to protect other women with her words.
Port Folio Weekly  |  Kristen De Deyn Kirk  |  05-16-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Officeless Spacenew

Michelle Goodman is here to help women free themselves from mindless drudgery.
Baltimore City Paper  |  Kimberly Burge  |  05-15-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

John Kerry Discusses His New Book on the Environmentnew

At 254 pages, the book is a summary of environmental problems (from global warming to toxic consumer products), a gallery of committed activists, and a call to national and global action.
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  Bill O'Driscoll  |  05-15-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Born Again, Againnew

Sherman Alexie discusses liberal politics, yoga and his latest novel.
Boulder Weekly  |  Dale Bridges  |  05-14-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Michael Chabon Doles Out Wisecracking Oddnessnew

There's all manner of weirdness flavoring The Yiddish Policemen's Union.
The Georgia Straight  |  John Burns  |  05-11-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

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