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Upcoming ProgramsThe 2008-09 season of Readers & Writers begins in September. This year it's Readers & Writers on the Road, as we take the program out to different communities in the region and feature books and authors selected by local reading groups.
Share your picks for the best summer reading along with staff, guests and other callers in this annual two-hour call-in show. Hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson are joined in the studio by guest book maven John Ernst. Audio Program Archive
The author turns his omnivorous mind to the seemingly straightforward question of what we should have for dinner. To find out, Pollan follows each of the food chains that sustain us — industrial food, organic or alternative food, and food we forage ourselves — from the source to a final meal, and in the process develops a definitive account of the American way of eating.
This memoir is a compilation of immigrant family stories that begin with food, but turn out to be about something much larger: grace, difference, faith, love. It is the 2008 selection of North Country Reads, a regional "one book, one community" project. This edition of Readers & Writers was broadcast live from Jefferson Community College as part of the author's visit to libraries, classrooms and other community venues throughout the region. Martha Foley and Chris Robinson host.
Bonny Wolf, food commentator for NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, writes about the country's regional and family food traditions-birthday cakes and dinner parties, Jell-O and meatloaf, crabcakes and Bundt cakes. Each chapter in Talking With My Mouth Full has recipes long used by the author, family and friends. Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson host.
When editor Michele Anna Jordan was offered a live sago worm at a farmers' market in Serian, Sarawak, she politely declined. It is the only food she has ever refused during cooking and eating adventures in dozens of countries on four continents. The stories included in this collection serve to show just a small portion of culinary experiences abroad to help steer you in a direction that will make you, and your stomach, happy. Martha Foley and Chris Robinson host.
Our Annual Winter Reading Call-in, a special two-hour edition of Readers & Writers. Ellen Rocco, Chris Robinson and guest John Ernst discuss their picks for the best winter reading this year. They are joined by callers and correspondents from throughout the region.
In this collection of essays by some of the country’s finest writers, food is the central player, in memories both exquisite and excruciating. Douglas Bauer is the editor of Prime Times and the author of Prairie City, Iowa, Dexterity, The Very Air, and The Book. Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson host.
Jane and Michael Stern are familiar to listeners through their "Two for the Road" feature on the food program The Splendid Table. Road Food is their guide to great restaurants and food across the country. Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson host.
Davia Nelson is one half of the Kitchen Sisters, who explore unusual cooks and cooking for NPR. This book introduces you some of their most memorable locales and characters. Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson host.
Hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson are joined by John Ernst and your calls to compile a selection of the best warm weather books for this year's annual summer reading list. You can request an email or printed copy of the list from radio@ncpr.org, or by calling the station, 1-877-388-6277.
A conversation with Michael Berube, author of Life As We Know It, a personal history of parenting a Down syndrome child. Born with Down syndrome, Jamie presented his parents and older brother a range of challenges, personal and political. The narrative of Jamie's life offered by his father Michael is intimate, inspiring, and informative. We see Jamie emerge at his own pace "into a vivid and indelible creature with a sense of humor." We also witness the emergence of his parents as adept and savvy advocates for their son and for the rights of people with disablities everywhere against an indifferent health care system and unresponsive government officials. Chris Robinson hosts.
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 Books 'Funny Prize' Honors Roald Dahl, Humorous Books
Much-loved children's author Roald Dahl was snubbed by critics in his day. Now, the United Kingdom's Booktrust has created a prize in his honor that awards children's authors who write funny books. Lowry Spins Wacky Tale Of 'The Willoughbys'
The Willoughbys is a wacky and wonderful story by award-winning writer Lois Lowry. It's a story about a mother and father who want to be rid of their children, but whose kids also want to be rid of their parents. Documenting The Paradox Of Oil, Poverty In Nigeria
In a new book, Curse of the Black Gold, photojournalist Ed Kashi examines the relationship between oil, the environment and the community in Nigeria in the 50 years since oil was discovered there.  Donna Marshall (right), plant manager of the Corning Canton plant, presents a check to Sandy Demarest. We thank the Corning Foundation for their support of Readers & Writers. With major support from
The books to be discussed are available at public libraries throughout northern New York and western Vermont or may be purchased at discount prices at the following participating bookstores. Please identify yourself as a listener to North Country Public Radio's literature series when you request the discount: The
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Readers
& Writers on the Air
July 8, 2008: Summer Reading Call-in, 7-9 pm
