The Book Show

Each week on The Book Show, host Joe Donahue interviews authors about their books, their lives and their craft. It is a celebration of both reading and writers.

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November 08, 2022
1790 - John Iriving - The Last Chairlift - The Book Show

1790 - John Iriving - The Last Chairlift - The Book Show

John Irving has written some of the most acclaimed books of our time, among them: “The World According to Garp,” “A Widow for One...

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November 01, 2022 00:27:26
1789 - Barbara Kingsolver - Demon Copperhead | The Book Show

1789 - Barbara Kingsolver - Demon Copperhead | The Book Show

Pulitzer Prize-finalist and best-selling author Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel, “Demon Copperhead” re-imagines Charles Dicken’s “David Copperfield” set in West Virginian Appalachia at the beginning...

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October 18, 2022 00:27:17
1787 - Andrea Barrett - Natural History: Stories | The Book Show

1787 - Andrea Barrett - Natural History: Stories | The Book Show

Andrea Barrett, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, is the author of the new book Natural History: Stories - a collection of interconnected stories that complete...

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October 04, 2022 00:27:25
The Book Show #1785 - T.C. Boyle - I Walk Between the Raindrops

The Book Show #1785 - T.C. Boyle - I Walk Between the Raindrops

During this month – and for a quartet of programs – we will be celebrating the form of the short story and those who...

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September 27, 2022 00:27:26
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The Book Show #1784 - Julian Barnes - Elizabeth Finch

Best-selling, award-winning author Julian Barnes’ new novel, “Elizabeth Finch,” is a magnetic tale that centers on the presence of a vivid and particular woman,...

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September 20, 2022 00:27:27
The Book Show #1783 - Joyce Carol Oates - Babysitter

The Book Show #1783 - Joyce Carol Oates - Babysitter

Legendary author Joyce Carol Oates’ latest book, "Babysitter" is an engrossing thriller, with a bit of true crime, set against a backdrop of child...

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