Lauren Weber's book, "In Cheap We Trust: the Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue," tells the story of how "cheap" went from meaning "a good deal" to being "miserly." Some of the book is history; some it techniques of saving. But it's all very interesting and very pertinent to the economical situation we find ourselves in.
Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm
Friday, November 27, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
About Books, November 21, 2009
Debra Spark bases her novel, "Good for the Jews," on the biblical story of Esther. The story revolves around Ellen, young and involved with the school superintendent; Mose her older cousin and a teacher, and the new high school principal. The issues faced are anti-semitism, work place harassment, ageism and relationships. All of this occurs in Madison, Wisconsin. Author Spark says she was interested in exploring the idea of victims becoming victimized.
Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm
Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm
Friday, November 6, 2009
About Books, November 14, 2009
Murray Brown's "The Book Shopper: A Life in Review" is a part memoir but mostly reading advice. Murray is a newspaper book reviewer who spends a lot of time in used book stores. He has found that most book lovers are not necessarily people lovers. There is good advice here on how to tell a good book store, the differences among book shoppers, and many recommendations for good books to read. There is also a section on giving books as gifts.
Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm
Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm
About Books, November 7, 2009
Joseph Kanon continues his fictional work on the post WWII era with a fascinating look at Hollywood. "Stardust" has it all: the luxurious cross country trains filled with celebrities, paranoid producers, flashy cut throat gossip columnists, politicians suspicious of Communists and labor strikes. Among all of that is a soldier snooping around to find out why his brother had a tragic accident leaving a lovely German war bride/actress behind. Reading "Stardust" is like watching a good classic movie.
Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm
Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
