Monica Drake Uses Comedy To Explore Population Growth In 'The Stud Book'
Overpopulation is no laughing matter. Or maybe it is. Author Monica Drake talks about her comedic approach to exploring some pretty serious issues in her new novel.
Urban Forager Rebecca Lerner Returns as the 'Dandelion Hunter'
OPB | April 15, 2013 7:15 a.m.
Portlander and urban forager Rebecca Lerner has written a book that explores her relationship with nature and the elements. Watch a video as she takes us on a foraging expedition not far from the city.
2013 Oregon Book Awards Winners Announced
OPB | April 12, 2013 7:30 a.m.
Cheryl Strayed, Storm Large and Allen Say were among the winners announced at Literary Arts' annual awards ceremony. Find out more about the winners and upcoming author tours.
Peter Rock's Novel 'The Shelter Cycle' Blends Fact And Fiction
OPB | April 11, 2013 7:15 a.m.
The Portland author and Reed College professor spent six years delving into the world of the Montana-based Church Universal and Triumphant for his new novel The Shelter Cycle.
Big Bad Good Wolf
Medford Mail Tribune | March 21, 2013 4:21 p.m.
After two decades as a nurse and single mother, Beckie Elgin of Ashland has picked up the thread of two childhood passions -- writing and wolves.
In 'Passage,' Caro Mines LBJ's Changing Political Roles
NPR | May 13, 2013 12:39 p.m.
The fourth volume in Robert Caro's biography of Lyndon Johnson explores the years 1958 to 1964.
Ursula Le Guin's 'The Left Hand of Darkness' Takes the Stage at the Portland Playhouse
OPB | May 13, 2013 7 a.m.
Think Out Loud visited the Portland Playhouse to talk with Ursula K. Le Guin about the new stage adaptation of her famed sci-fi novel The Left Hand of Darkness.
After Leaving Senate, Snowe Is Still 'Fighting For Common Ground'
NPR | May 13, 2013 6:18 a.m.
In a new book, former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe explores how to fix the gridlock in Congress.
Three-Minute Fiction Round 11: Finders Keepers
NPR | May 12, 2013 9:02 p.m.
Write a short story in which a character finds something he or she has no intention of returning.
After Long Wait, Novelist James Salter Shares 'All That Is'
NPR | May 12, 2013 3:51 p.m.
In his first novel since 1979, the writer offers a sweeping portrait of human experience.
Questions For Eduardo Halfon, Author Of 'The Polish Boxer'
NPR | May 12, 2013 1:23 p.m.
Alt.latino guest DJ Eduardo Halfon, author of The Polish Boxer, answers a few bookish questions.
A 'Cooked Seed' Sprouts After All, In America
NPR | May 12, 2013 11:16 a.m.
Anchee Min's latest, The Cooked Seed, picks up 20 years after the end of her memoir Red Azalea.
The 'Curious' Story Of Robert 'Believe It Or Not!' Ripley
NPR | May 11, 2013 3:26 p.m.
A new biography looks at the famous curator of the strange, the shocking and the barely believable.
A Nigerian-'Americanah' Novel About Love, Race And Hair
NPR | May 11, 2013 7:11 a.m.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's latest book depicts Nigerian students who fall in love and are separated.
Yngwie Malmsteen: 'I've Always Been A Little Bit Of An Extremist'
NPR | May 11, 2013 7:11 a.m.
The king of neoclassical shred guitar on being a family man and growing up on Bach and Hendrix.
