Tuesday, December 16, 2008

January 3, 2009

Michelle Karen is a well spoken advocate of astrology. Her book, "Astrology for Enlightenment," gives the reader the tools to guide his or her own future. It discusses the tools for enlightenment, the signs of the zodiac, and the Mayan calendar. After reading the book you will have an idea when to schedule important business meetings, which day of the week is best to start a new project and where relationships will lead you, among countless other things.

Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm

December 27, 2008

James J. O'Donnell's "The Ruin of the Roman Empire" is written with an overture, three acts and an epilogue. The book gives a brilliant image of life in 500-604: what people ate, health conditions, the lot of women and children, what the clothing was like, bathing habits and travel. In addtion you will learn about Theoderic, Justinian and Gregory and the message those Roman years have for us today.

Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm

December 20, 2008

John Baxter, author of "Immoveable Feast: A Paris Christmas" will have you salivating! John is a transplanted Australian whose gourmet feasts for his French in-laws are amazing. In the book he talks about his quest for oysters, Clouchard apples, pork, cheese, and pears...all ingredients in the perfect holiday dinner he is planning. Along the way you'll learn the Christmas customs of France. A perfect holiday read.

Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

December 13, 2008

Sarah Lyall, a New York Times reporter, has lived in London since the mid-1990's. "The Anglo Files: a Field Guide to the British" is an insider's look at the ways of the British. In it you'll discover what Brits think of Americans, how they handle achievement, that their health care is not all that bad, the truth about British food, bits about politicians, the English love of alcohol and much, much more. Sarah said that Englishmen are articulate and sound charming but that charm often masks a degree of chauvanism. And, to my delight, she's met and talked with Hugh Grant!

Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm

Friday, December 5, 2008

December 6, 2008

Edward Dolnick exposes the world of art forgery in "The Forger's Spell: A True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Twentieth Century." The forger is a mediocre painter named Han van Meegeren who delvelops a method of aging paintings and manages to convince art experts and art collectors, including Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering, that his work is that of Vermeer. It is a fascinating story.

Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm