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Otto Undercover comics by Rhea PerlmanUnexpected Paths
James Baker, who served as Chief of Staff to both Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, shares some behind the scenes stories from his life in Washington with guest host Jonathan Capehart. Later on, Rhea Perlman talks about life after “Cheers,” including her new series of children’s books. And award-winning short story writer Ben Fountain stops by. Plus: Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner talk about faith after 9/11.
Stories from a Two-Time Chief of Staff
James Baker’s grandfather warned him to “keep out of politics.” Instead, he became a leading Republican and served as Chief of Staff to both Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In Work Hard, Study... and Keep Out of Politics!, he explains what came of not following his grandfather’s advice.
Work Hard, Study...and Keep Out of Politics! is available for purchase at amazon.com
Do you think image is as important to winning an election as the issues? Tell us your opinionEvents: James Baker will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, October 11 at 1 pm
Borders Books and Music
100 Broadway, between Pine and Wall Streets
James Baker will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, October 11 at 7 pm
Just Books
101 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut
From Cheers to Children's Books
Emmy Award-winning actress Rhea Perlman is best known for playing a loud-mouthed waitress on "Cheers." Now, she’s channeling her sense of humor for a series of children’s books called Otto Undercover.
Otto Undercover is available for purchase at amazon.com
Brief Encounters with Che Guevara
Ben Fountain has won an O. Henry Prize and a Pushcart Prize. He tells us about his collection Brief Encounters with Che Guevara, a series of short stories about well-meaning Americans in foreign locales, as they struggle with political and social complexities they don't fully understand.
Brief Encounters with Che Guevara is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Ben Fountain will be reading and signing books
Tuesday, October 10 at 7 pm
McNally Robinson Bookstore
52 Prince Street, between Lafayette and Mulberry Streets
The Faith Club
Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner (who are, respectively, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish) explore the connections between their religions, and talk about the differences that initially led to misunderstandings and tension when they first formed a faith club after 9/11.
Faith Club is available for purchase at amazon.com
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