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Village Voice: Richard Blanco On The Poetry Of Figurative Language
Poet Richard Blanco joined Boston Public Radio to talk about the power and poetic beauty of figurative language. -
Book Club: Retelling Jane Austen
Two authors, two reenvisioning’s of Pride and Prejudice set far from the English countryside. It's our double April selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Roz Chast And Patricia Marx On ‘Why Don’t You Write My Eulogy Now?’
Jim Braude was joined by the writer-illustrator duo to discuss their new book — and also their shared love of ukulele. -
Christopher Castellani's 'Leading Men' Explores Relationship Between Tennessee Williams And His Muse
Author Christopher Castellani joined Boston Public Radio to talk about his new book about Tennesse Williams and his lover Frank Merlo, "Leading Men." -
Exploring Cross-Racial Friendships In Deborah Plummer's "Some Of My Friends Are"
Callie Crossley talks with Dr. Deborah Plummer. Her new book "Some Of My Friends Are" explores the challenges and payoffs of cross-racial friendships. -
Fostering Cross-Racial Friendships In Communities
We examine how colleagues and acquaintances are working to nurture cross-racial friendships in their communities. -
He Was Imprisoned And Losing His Mind. 'Anna Karenina' Saved Him
A man is trapped in prison for a made-up crime. He's overwhelmed by hopelessness and anger. Until he hears a knock on the wall ... and words from another time and place. -
The Legend Of Lizzie Borden Lives On
The case has fascinated people for more than a century, inspiring everything from creepy childhood nursery rhymes to horror movies. -
Search On For Burial Site Of America's First Published Poet
Professors and students at Merrimack College are trying to pinpoint the burial site of Anne Bradstreet, the North American continent's first published poet. -
Fighting Mobsters And Bankers: Preet Bharara Looks Back On His Career In New Book
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joined Boston Public Radio to discuss his new book, "Doing Justice."
