Paul Harding, Tinkers | Clocktower Gallery & Radio

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Originally aired 4/29/13

The author/narrator of shifting identity relates the tale of a father son relationship. Ensconced within the novel are a series of stories that may or may not be related to the primary narrative, or may be creations of the narrator's imagination.

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Channel 192

Cécile David-Weill, The Suitors

Originally aired 4/22/13

French-American novelist Cécile David-Weill reads from her latest book "The Suitors" at 192 Books. The Suitors is an amusing insider’s look at the codes, manners, and morals of French high society through the lives of sisters Laure and Marie.

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Channel 192

Conjunctions 59, Colloquy

Originally aired 3/18/13

Live recordings from Bard College's literary journal Conjunctions: 59, Colloquy's launch event in January 2013. Readings by Jedediah Berry (The Manual of Dectection), Charles Bernstein (All the Whiskey in Heaven), and Valerie Martin (Property).

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Channel 192

Ben Lerner, Leaving the Atocha Station

Originally aired 3/4/13

Lorin Stein (Paris Review) talks with novelist and poet Ben Lerner who reads from Leaving the Atocha Station at 192 Books in New York. Lerner’s work often uses scientific structures to explore the relationship between language, form, and movement.

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Channel 192

Karen Russell & Jennifer Vanderbes, Betrayal

Originally aired 2/25/13

Authors Karen Russell (Swamplandia!)and Jennifer Vanderbes (Strangers at the Feast) read from the Spring 2013 quarterly writing magazine Granta 122: Betrayal. The editor of the magazine, John Freeman introduces the authors.

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Channel 192

Gary Simmons, Paradise

Originally aired 2/18/13

The artist in conversation with Thelma Golden of the Studio Museum of Harlem discussing his book, Paradise. Simmons, who has often defined himself as a sculptor, and is widely known for his erasure drawings, has consistently worked across media.

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Channel 192

Zadie Smith, NW

Originally aired 1/28/13

Zadie Smith (widely admired for her previous book, On Beauty) reads from her new novel, NW. The book is about three Londoners that grew up on a council estate and how their lives unfolded upon reaching adulthood. A Q&A follows the reading.

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Channel 192

Colm Tóibín, The Testament of Mary

Originally aired 1/14/13

Irish novelist, Colm Tóibín reads from his book The Testament of Mary at 192 Books, New York. He discusses his research into Biblical history and raises issues pertaining to the idea of an icon. The reading is followed by a Q & A.

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Channel 192

Gwenaëlle Aubry & Rick Moody, No One

Originally aired 12/3/12

Author Aubry reads from No One, then followed by a discussion with Rick Moody. No One ingeniously describes the narrator's discovery of her late bi-polar father's manuscript & her subsequent attempt to reshape the memory of her father.

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Channel 192

Martin Amis with Patrick McGrath, Lionel Asbo

Originally aired 11/26/12

Martin Amis reads from his 2012 novel and talks with author Patrick McGrath. Recorded October 2012 at Paula Cooper Gallery and hosted by 192 Books. The story of a terrifying yet weirdly loyal thug, a good hearted orphan, big cash and character.

RADIO // Channel 192 Percival Everett by Virgil Russell Radio show The author/narrator of shifting identity relates the tale of a father son relationship. Ensconced within the novel are a series of stories that may or may not be related to the primary narrative, or may be creations of the narrator's imagination. American author Percival Everett reads from his latest book, Percival Everett by Virgil Russell: A Novel at Manhattan's 192 Books. The event took place on April 17, 2013. In Percival Everett by Virgil Russell the narrator of shifting... Originally aired 4/29/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Channel 192 Cécile David-Weill, The Suitors Radio show French-American novelist Cécile David-Weill reads from her latest book "The Suitors" at 192 Books. The Suitors is an amusing insider’s look at the codes, manners, and morals of French high society through the lives of sisters Laure and Marie. French-American novelist Cécile David-Weill reads from her latest book, The Suitors at Manhattan's 192 Books. The event took place on March 5, 2013. The Suitors is a comedy of manners that serves as an insightful look at the lives of... Originally aired 4/22/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Channel 192 Conjunctions 59, Colloquy Radio show Live recordings from Bard College's literary journal Conjunctions: 59, Colloquy's launch event in January 2013. Readings by Jedediah Berry (The Manual of Dectection), Charles Bernstein (All the Whiskey in Heaven), and Valerie Martin (Property). Recorded at a January 2013 launch event for the latest edition of Conjunctions, the widely regarded biannual literary journal published by Bard College. Hosted by Conjunctions founding editor Bradford Morrow, the evevning featured readings by:... Originally aired 3/18/13 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Channel 192 Ben Lerner, Leaving the Atocha Station Radio show Lorin Stein (Paris Review) talks with novelist and poet Ben Lerner who reads from Leaving the Atocha Station at 192 Books in New York. Lerner’s work often uses scientific structures to explore the relationship between language, form, and movement. Editor and critic Lorin Stein of the Paris Review in conversation with poet turned novelist Ben Lerner who also reads from his book Leaving the Atocha Station at 192 Books in New York on November 27, 2012. Born and raised in Topeka, Kansas,... Originally aired 3/4/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Channel 192 Karen Russell & Jennifer Vanderbes, Betrayal Radio show Authors Karen Russell (Swamplandia!)and Jennifer Vanderbes (Strangers at the Feast) read from the Spring 2013 quarterly writing magazine Granta 122: Betrayal. The editor of the magazine, John Freeman introduces the authors. A reading on the occasion of the publication of Granta 122: Betrayal, from the quarterly magazine of writing, featuring Karen Russell and Jennifer Vanderbes whose work appears in the spring 2013 issue. John Freeman, editor of Granta, introduces the... Originally aired 2/25/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Channel 192 Gary Simmons, Paradise Radio show The artist in conversation with Thelma Golden of the Studio Museum of Harlem discussing his book, Paradise. Simmons, who has often defined himself as a sculptor, and is widely known for his erasure drawings, has consistently worked across media. Artist Gary Simmons and Thelma Golden, director and chief curator at Studio Museum in Harlem, engage in conversation at 192 Books. The discussion was followed by a signing of Simmon's book Paradise, which includes 150 plates, an in-depth... Originally aired 2/18/13 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Channel 192 Zadie Smith, NW Radio show Zadie Smith (widely admired for her previous book, On Beauty) reads from her new novel, NW. The book is about three Londoners that grew up on a council estate and how their lives unfolded upon reaching adulthood. A Q&A follows the reading. Author Zadie Smith reads from her latest novel NW. A Q&A follows the reading. This session was recorded at 192 Books, November 14 2012. It's been seven years since Smith's last novel, the Orange Prize winning On Beauty, during... Originally aired 1/28/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Channel 192 Colm Tóibín, The Testament of Mary Radio show Irish novelist, Colm Tóibín reads from his book The Testament of Mary at 192 Books, New York. He discusses his research into Biblical history and raises issues pertaining to the idea of an icon. The reading is followed by a Q & A. In November 2012 author Colm Tóibín read from his book The Testament of Mary, at 192 Books. He discusses his findings after having done research into the life of Mary and questions pertaining to the idea of the icon. The reading is followed... Originally aired 1/14/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Channel 192 Gwenaëlle Aubry & Rick Moody, No One Radio show Author Aubry reads from No One, then followed by a discussion with Rick Moody. No One ingeniously describes the narrator's discovery of her late bi-polar father's manuscript & her subsequent attempt to reshape the memory of her father. Author Gwenaëlle Aubry reads and then talks with Moody. Recorded at 192 Books, October 18th 2012. From the publisher's website: "Cleaning up her father’s home after his death, Gwenaëlle Aubry discovered a handwritten, autobiographical manuscript... Originally aired 12/3/12 Listen Read More »