Mon, May 7, 2012
You cannot think of Minnesota without thinking about William Kent Krueger. Host Frederic Colier catches up with him in Framingham, MA, during the Atria Great Mystery Book Tour. They talks about Kent's new book, Northwest Angle, and the influence Hemingway held upon his style and voice.
Mon, May 14, 2012
Frederic Colier interviews the author of the Charlie Parker mystery series, John Connolly, while on tour in Dayton, OH, for the release of his new book, "The Burning Soul," which further explores the themes of guilt, grief, empathy, and redemption first exposed in the Charlie Parker's books.
Fri, May 25, 2012
The Queen of Scandinavia of crime novel, Liza Marklund, makes a stop in Forest Park, IL, to address her entourage about her new novel "Last Will," featuring her name-sake character Annika Bengtzon and her quest to catch the feline murderer of a Nobel recipient. But beyond the linear story, the book also investigates the nature of power, in the media and politics.
Sat, Jun 9, 2012
Frederic Colier interviews Nyaka School founder and executive director Twesigye Jackson Kaguri about his bestseller, "The Price of Stones," now in paperback under the title, "A School for My Village". Jackson talks about his work in Uganda helping HIV/AIDS orphans acquire an education and improve the prospects for rural Ugandans. Kate Ledger's compelling first novel "Remedies" graces the introductory Pick of the Week segment.
Sat, May 26, 2012
After "Matrimony," and "Swimming across the Hudson," Joshua Henkin releases, "A World without You," the story of a family coping with the death of one of theirs, who dies in during the war in Iraq. Joshua talks to Frederic Colier about his choices in crafting this highly heartfelt and poignant novel, which investigates the nature of grief between parents and children, between siblings, and between wives and husbands. Leora Skolkin-Smith "Hystera" was selected this week for the Pick of the Week segment.