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On today’s Please Explain, a doctor and a food psychologist examine the physical and mental cues that tell us when, and how much, to eat. Then, Scottish mystery writer Ian Rankin shares his latest novel. And we look at Washington Irving’s role in making New York City a literary hub. Plus, the dramatic life of Dorothy Schiff--the liberal publisher of the New York Post from 1939 to 1976.
Please Explain: Appetite and Hunger
According to food psychologist Brian Wansink, our stomachs have only three settings: starving, stuffed, or able to eat more. On today’s Please Explain, Dr. Wansink tells us about some of the factors--from plate size to clever marketing--that lead many of us to eat more than we think. And Dr. Alison G. Hoppin from the MGH Weight Center explains the biological mechanisms of hunger and appetite.
Brian Wansink’s Mindless Eating is available for purchase at amazon.com
Ian Rankin’s Latest Mystery Novel
Scottish mystery writer Ian Rankin tells us about his latest Inspector John Rebus novel, The Naming of the Dead.
The Naming of the Dead is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Ian Rankin will be reading and signing booksSaturday, April 14 at 2:30 pm
The Jackson Heights branch of the Queens Library
3551 81st Street, between 35th and 37th Avenues
Satruday, April 14 at 7 pm
RJ Julia Bookstore
Madison, CT
Washington Irving’s Mark on American Letters
Washington Irving, of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow fame, was one of the first Americans to earn a living as an author. In The Original Knickerbocker, historian Andrew Burstein explores Irving’s impact on New York City’s literary development.
The Original Knickerbocker is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Andrew Burstein will be speakingSunday, April 15 at 1:30 pm
at Sunnyside, Washington Irving’s home in Tarrytown, New York
For more information, visit Sunnyside’s website.
To reserve a seat, call 914-631-8200 ext. 618
Dorothy Schiff and The New York Post
In The Lady Upstairs, Marilyn Nissenson explores the dramatic life of Dorothy Schiff, the liberal publisher of the New York Post who helmed the paper from 1939 to 1976.
The Lady Upstairs is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Marilyn Nissenson will be speaking and signing booksTuesday, April 17 at 7 pm
The Upper West Side Barnes & Noble
2289 Broadway, at 82nd Street
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