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For the broadcast of April 28, 2007
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listenSteve Lopez

LA Times' Steve Lopez talks about his forthcoming book on Nathaniel Ayers, the homeless musician he befriended and coaxed into getting help.



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listenSusan Straight

Author Susan Straight on the charms of the Inland Empire and the dark attractions of LA Noir.



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listenRuss Parsons

LA Times food writer Russ Parsons, tells us how to find the freshest and tastiest fruits and vegetables. His new book is called How To Pick A Peach.


Chris Abani is a author and an associate professor of Creative Writing at UCR. (Courtesy of Chris Abani)
listenChris Abani

Nigerian author Chris Abani talks with John about his new book The Virgin of Flames.


listenRoving Reporter: Henry Winkler

KPCC's Patricia Nazario talks to the actor, producer and writer about his series of children's books Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever.
listenRoving Reporters: Authors@Google

Google is bringing notable figures like Hilary Rodham Clinton and New Yorker's Malcolm Gladwell to perform readings on their campuses.
listenRoving Reporter: Spirituality Book Stand

KPCC's Patricia Nazario asks how the book The Secret by Rhonda Burns is sparking sales of books on spirituality.
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