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Did you know that there are more species of fish in the Amazon than in the entire Atlantic Ocean? Find out more about the Amazon's importance to the Earth’s ecosystem. Also: re-tracing the footsteps of US armed forces in Europe during World War II. Short story master Tobias Wolff on his latest collection, Our Story Begins. Plus, the gurus of how-to, Al and Larry Ubell!
Guests:
Tobias WolffThe Amazing Amazon
There are more species of fish in the Amazon than in the entire Atlantic Ocean. Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques Cousteau, tells us more about why the Amazon is such an important part of the Earth’s ecosystem, and whether we can do anything to save it. The Cousteau family’s work ...
Travels Through Europe in War and Peace
Journalist John Gimlette re-traced the steps of American armed forced through Europe during WWII. His new book about his travels is Panther Soup: Travels Through Europe in War and Peace.
Tobias Wolff’s New Short Story Collection
In Tobias Wolff’s latest collection of short stories, Our Story Begins, he writes about military men, working mothers, businessmen, and a teenage boy whose father is dying.
Event: Tobias Wolff will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, April 9 at 7 pm
192 Books
192 10th ...
The Gurus of How-To, Al and Larry Ubell
The gurus of how-to, Al and Larry Ubell, answer your questions on home repair! Call us at 212-433-9692 or leave a comment.
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