The names have been changed to protect the innocent, but Maria Semple is talking about you, Seattle If you don’t already love Maria Semple’s Seattle-brewed writing, her new work may pull you in. Just one day in the life of protagonist Eleanor Flood... John O'Brien
Nancy Pearl says October is the best time to pick up a book October is prime time to stay inside with a book. Nancy Pearl tells KUOW's Marcie Sillman about a novel that should keep readers happy: "After the... Marcie Sillman
Nancy Pearl: Sometimes it takes a little effort to get through a good book Some books are page turners; other require a little more concentration. Nancy Pearl tells KUOW's Marcie Sillman that Carol Black's novel "Orphans of the... Marcie Sillman
Why rural conservatives feel like 'strangers in their own land' Ross Reynolds interviews Arlie Hochschild, professor of sociology at the University of California Berkeley, about her new book, “Strangers in Their Own... Ross Reynolds
How do multiracial Asian people fit into discussions around race? Bill Radke sits down with Sharon H. Chang, author of "Raising Mixed Race: Multiracial Asian Children in a Post-Racial World." She explains why it's... Caroline Chamberlain Bill Radke
How labor movements shape the fight for living-wage employment When it comes to the future of good jobs and a contented workforce in the United States, the outlook is tenuous at best. Workers left in the wake of... John O'Brien
Colson Whitehead discusses historical novel 'The Underground Railroad' Bill Radke sits down with author Colson Whitehead to talk about his new novel, "The Underground Railroad." His book explores slavery in the American... Caroline Chamberlain Bill Radke
Using poetry to teach a 'truer' form of history Elizabeth Austen talks to local poet Laura Da', the author of "Tributaries", about how she uses poetry to tell the story of her ancestors. Her book is... Elizabeth Austen Amina Al-Sadi
How one former Seattle top cop would fix America's policing problems Bill Radke talks with former Seattle police chief Norm Stamper about his new book, "To Protect And Serve: How To Fix America's Police." Bill Radke Jason Pagano
Seattle writer: 'I don't recommend near-death experiences' Bill Radke speaks with Seattle writer and comedian Ken Boynton about his two near-death experiences, and why he struggled with writing his book, "Blip." Bill Radke Shane Mehling
