Ann Rule: 'It's The Gentlest Of People Who Are Fascinated With The Cruelest' Marcie Sillman talks with The Stranger's Eli Sanders about bestselling true-crime writer Ann Rule, who died on Sunday at age 83. Sanders wrote an in... Jason Pagano Play AudioListen 6 mins
Quite A Journey: Boeing Turns 100 Ross Reynolds interviews journalist Russ Banham about the history of the Boeing company, which turns 100 this year. Banhan is the author of “Higher: 100... Ross Reynolds Play AudioListen 10 mins
Nancy Pearls' Pick For Not Just Teens Marcie Sillman talks with book hugger Nancy Pearl about a pick that's aimed at teens, but great for readers of all ages: "The Game of Love and Death,"... Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 6 mins
God-Fearing Liberals' Role In Shaping America When we call someone liberal, do we imply that they are not religious or spiritual? Today’s speaker says we shouldn’t. In her new book “The Religion of... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 2 hours
Nancy Pearl And The Lazy Mouse Marcie Sillman discusses this week's reading recommendation with librarian Nancy Pearl. For very young readers, Pearl has chosen "Walter the Lazy Mouse,... Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 4 mins
Why Indie Bookstores In Seattle Survive, Despite Amazon David Hyde speaks with author, Jeopardy champion, owner of Phinney Books, and former Amazon editor Tom Nissley, about Amazon's mixed impact on... David Hyde Play AudioListen 7 mins
School's Out, But Nancy Pearl Says Academic Satires Are In Marcie Sillman talks with Nancy Pearl about "Foolscap," by Michael Malone, which she thinks would be a good pick for fans of academic satires like Jane... Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 5 mins
Nancy Pearl On Books That Come From The Other Side Of The Ocean Marcie Sillman talks with book hugger Nancy Pearl about a Scottish mystery novel that's finally available in the U.S. called "Strange Loyalties," by... Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 5 mins
A 'Narcissistic Blowhard' Considers The History Of Character Development Author and journalist David Brooks says that he gets paid to be a “narcissistic blowhard” and that he has to work harder than most people “to avoid a... John O'Brien Play AudioListen 2 hours
When Space And Time Collide, Nancy Pearl Is There Marcie Sillman talks with book maven Nancy Pearl about a more subtle offering from the science fiction genre: "The City & the City," by China... Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 6 mins