The Leonard Lopate Show: Kings of Nonfiction

The Leonard Lopate Show

Kings of Nonfiction

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Ira Glass

Radio host Ira Glass says we’re living in a golden age of nonfiction writing. He’ll share some of his favorite stories – from the well-known to the obscure. Then, word maven Patricia T. O’Conner talks about badly written instructions, and takes your questions on the use and misuse of the English language.

Guests:

Ira Glass and Patricia T. O'Conner

Ira Glass on The New Kings of Nonfiction

This American Life's Ira Glass's chosen medium is radio, but he says we’re living in a golden age of nonfiction writing. In The New Kings of Nonfiction, Mr. Glass picks out 14 of his favorite stories - from obscure writers to more well-known ones like Susan Orlean and Chuck ...

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Patricia T. O’Conner

Have you ever bought a computer or piece of furniture - only to be so confused by the instruction booklet that you couldn't figure out how to put it together? Today word maven Patricia T. O’Conner talks about badly written instructions, and what makes them so confusing. Call 212-433-9692 or ...

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