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#77: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Fri 27 Jun 08 14:46

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:46:00 PDT

July 9-23, gardeners will want to bookmark the conversation with Jeff Gillman, who holds a doctorate in horticulture, as he separates fact from fiction when it comes to backyard produce, as detailed in his book, "The Truth About Organic Gardening: Benefits, Drawbacks, and the Bottom Line."

On July 23, journalist Brendan Koerner begins a two-week visit with us to share some of the grim facts from "Now The Hell Will Start," the chronicle of Herman Perry, a tried-and-executed African-American WWII soldier who, while stationed in northern India, murdered a white officer and fled into the jungle to escape the horrendous treatment the U.S. Army inflicted on its black troops.

Starting August 6, Paul Alexander, author of "Machiavelli's Shadow: The Rise and Fall of Karl Rove" (see an excerpt at salon.com at <http://www.salon.com/books/excerpt/2008/06/06/rove_katrina/> ), joins us for a revealing conversation about the political tactics of the mastermind behind the Bush administration.

August 20 through September 3, University of Texas Associate Professor Sam Gosling, author of "Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You," offers fun and surprising insights on how to better read people by what they choose to surround themselves with. [Read entire topic]

#76: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Mon 9 Jun 08 10:01

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:01:00 PDT

Starting June 11, Joe Nick Patoski, author of the recently released biography "Willie Nelson: An Epic Life," joins us to share fascinating details of the life and loves of this singing, songwriting giant.

From June 25 to July 9, Salon staff writer Farhad Manjoo, author of "True Enough: Learning to Live in a Post-Fact Society," examines how the media increasingly feeds the public "truthiness" instead of solid news, and the problems this blurring wreaks on the political process.

July 9-23, gardeners will want to bookmark the conversation with Jeff Gillman, who holds a doctorate in horticulture, as he separates fact from fiction when it comes to backyard produce, as detailed in his book, "The Truth About Organic Gardening: Benefits, Drawbacks, and the Bottom Line."

On July 23, journalist Brendan Koerner begins a two-week visit with us to share some of the grim facts from "Now The Hell Will Start," the chronicle of Herman Perry, a tried-and-executed African-American WWII soldier who, while stationed in northern India, murdered a white officer and fled into the jungle to escape the horrendous treatment the U.S. Army inflicted on its black troops. [Read entire topic]

#75: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Thu 22 May 08 14:48

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:48:00 PDT

On May 28, Internet technology consultant, writer and teacher Clay Shirky begins a two-week stint in Inkwell to discuss "Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations," his latest book on the effects of the Web on human interactions.

Starting June 11, Joe Nick Patoski, author of the recently released biography "Willie Nelson: An Epic Life," joins us to share fascinating details of the life and loves of this singing, songwriting giant.

From June 25 to July 9, Salon staff writer Farhad Manjoo, author of "True Enough: Learning to Live in a Post-Fact Society," examines how the media increasingly feeds the public "truthiness" instead of solid news, and the problems this blurring wreaks on the political process. [Read entire topic]

#74: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Wed 19 Mar 08 13:00

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:00:00 PDT

On April 2, investigative journalist Silja Talvi begins a two-week examination of the special problems incarcerated women face, as we talk about her new book, "Women Behind Bars: The Crisis of Women in the U.S. Prison System."

April 16-30: We'll be delving into "The Designer's Atlas of Sustainability" with author Ann Thorpe, who has led university courses on sustainable design and who's worked with US architects and designers to support green building and product stewardship.

Beginning April 30, flash gordon (yes, he's all lowercase) -- a primary care physician and a passionate motorcycle hound who first joined us in Inkwell eight years ago for a conversation about his book, "Blood, Sweat and Gears" -- returns now to expand with, "Blood, Sweat and 2nd Gear: More Medicine for Motorcyclists."

From May 14 to 28, Gourmet magazine's European correspondent Alexander Lobrano shares his expertise on the best dining spots, from hole-in-the-wall bistros to haute cuisine establishments in the City of Lights, as detailed in his new book, 'Hungry for Paris."

On May 28, Internet technology consultant, writer and teacher Clay Shirky begins a two-week stint in Inkwell to discuss "Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations," his latest book on the effects of the Web on human interactions. [Read entire topic]

#73: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Thu 7 Feb 08 12:57

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:57:00 PST

Starting February 20, Pamela McCorduck, whose previous eight books have been translated into most of the major European and Asian languages, joins us to discuss her life, her work, and her sexy (and scientific!) new novel, "The Edge of Chaos."

Beginning March 5, W. James Au, whose work on game culture has been published by media ranging from Wired to the Los Angeles Times, shares stories from his three years as an embedded journalist in a burgeoning 3-D community, as detailed in his new book, "The Making of Second Life."

From March 19 to April 2 we'll be talking with Daniel McGinn, author of "House Lust," about the boom in massive McMansions and the accompanying over-the-top craze for more house than anybody can possibly need and that -- as the real estate market collapse demonstrates -- few can really afford.

On April 2, investigative journalist Silja Talvi begins a two-week examination of the special problems incarcerated women face, as we talk about her new book, "Women Behind Bars: The Crisis of Women in the U.S. Prison System."

April 16-30: We'll be delving into "The Designer's Atlas of Sustainability" with author Ann Thorpe, who has led university courses on sustainable design and who's worked with US architects and designers to support green building and product stewardship. [Read entire topic]

#72: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Wed 23 Jan 08 08:20

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:20:00 PST

From February 6 to February 20, Saveur magazine's Editor-in-Chief James Oseland takes us on a journey into the home cooking of the Spice Islands of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore as we discuss his latest book, "Cradle of Flavor."

February 20-March 5: to be announced

Beginning March 5, W. James Au, whose work on game culture has been published by media ranging from Wired to the Los Angeles Times, shares stories from his three years as an embedded journalist in a burgeoning 3-D community, as detailed in his new book, "The Making of Second Life." [Read entire topic]

#71: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Tue 18 Dec 07 15:36

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:36:00 PST

Beginning December 21, Chris Carroll and Liz Mechem join us to share from their recently released coffee table hardback, "Legends of Country," which includes hundreds of full-color photos, inside stories and quotes, and extensive discographies of the stars of country music, past and present.

On January 2, 2008, Bruce Sterling -- founder of Viridian Design, seminal author of the cyberpunk genre, and all around digital Renaissance man -- returns to spend a week with us expounding on the state of the world, what he's been up to since his Inkwell session last January, and anything else he wants to tell us.

January 9-23, psychologist Richard Wiseman, author of "Quirkology: How We Discover the Big Truth in Small Things," delves into the human mind to offer some fascinating results from experiments he's conducted on unwitting subjects at dinner parties, in art galleries and other unexpected places.

Starting January 23, Arden Moore, whose bona fides include a cookbook for dogs and the "Oh Behave!!" radio show on Pet Life Radio, comes to Inkwell to talk about fabulous felines and her new book, "Planet Cat," which she coauthored with Harry and Sandra Choron. [Read entire topic]

#70: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Thu 15 Nov 07 16:35

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:35:00 PST

Starting November 28, food writer and blogger John Thorne (http://www.outlawcook.com/) will surely be whetting our appetites -- literally and literarily -- with his musings on the culinary arts, and serving tasty tidbits from his latest book, "Mouth Wide Open."

December 12-21, Eileen McDonagh and Laura Pappano, the coauthors of "Playing With the Boys: Why Separate is Not Equal in Sports," assert that gender segregation on the playing field has in many cases hindered, not enhanced, women's ability to reach their athletic peak.

Beginning December 21, Chris Carroll and Liz Mechem join us to share from their recently released coffee table hardback, "Legends of Country," which includes hundreds of full-color photos, inside stories and quotes, and extensive discographies of the stars of country music, past and present

On January 2, 2008, Bruce Sterling -- founder of Viridian Design, seminal author of the cyberpunk genre, and all around digital Renaissance man -- returns to spend a week with us expounding on the state of the world, what he's been up to since his Inkwell session last January, and anything else he wants to tell us. [Read entire topic]

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Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:13:00 PST

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#68: Cynthia Dyer-Bennet (cdb) Thu 15 Nov 07 15:53

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:53:00 PST

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