Calvin Trillin

Thursday 04/25/2002

Humorist Calvin Trillin introduces a new genre, the "parking novel," with "Tepper Isn't Going Out."

Category: Books
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Harvey Pitt; Dr. James Watson; Calvin Trillin
Business, Books, Science
Air Date 04/25/2002
SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt; Dr. James Watson on "Genes, Girls, and Gamow"; Calvin Trillin on the "parking novel." 53:45
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Donna Tartt
Books
Air Date 10/19/1992
Author Donna Tartt shares her novel, "The Secret History," and talks about what makes a good writer. 14:10
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Margaret Atwood
Books
Air Date 01/29/2007
Author Margaret Atwood, who has written more than 40 books, presents "Moral Disorder and Other Stories." 09:37
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John Updike
Books
Air Date 03/30/1999
John Updike talks about his latest book, "The Best American Short Stories of the Century," which he edited. 23:38
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Kurt Vonnegut
Books
Air Date 09/08/1999
Author Kurt Vonnegut talks about short fiction, his disinterest in writing, and his distrust of computers. 13:19
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