Joan Didion, native Californian, puts her home state under a microscope in her book Where I Was From. David Brenner will be discussing his book I Think There’s a Terrorist in My Soup. Patrick McGilligan talks about Alfred Hitchcock and who the legendary man behind the camera really was. And Charles Baxter on his novel Saul and Patsy.
Joan Didion
Joan Didion on her latest book, Where I Was From, and why she’s been disappointed by her native state of California.
Music: The Cider House Rules Soundtrack composer Rachel Portman
David Brenner
David Brenner will be discussing his book I Think There’s a Terrorist in My Soup.
Music: Jump Start and Jazz-Two Ballets By Wynton Marsalis
Patrick McGilligan
Patrick McGilligan on his new biography, Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light.
Music: Theme from Psycho Bernard Herrmann
Theme from Vertigo Bernard Herrmann
Theme from Vertigo Bernard Herrmann
Charles Baxter
Charles Baxter has been called a “writer’s writer.” He’s best known for his short stories, but he’s here to talk about his latest novel, Saul and Patsy. Visit Baxter’s website.
Events: Charles Baxter will be reading and signing books on Monday Oct 6 at Barnes and Noble Chelsea at ...
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