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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Jonathan Lethem talks to Steve Paulson about "The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick."  The book is based on thousands of pages of notes and journal entries that the legendary science-fiction writer, Dick, kept after a series of visionary experiences.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Kevin Smokler tells Steve Paulson that the Internet is changing the world of letters but he thinks it’s progress. Smokler sees a welcome democratization of literature.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Mystery novelist P.D. James talks with Anne Strainchamps about “Death in Holy Orders,” the latest Adam Dalgleish book.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

The French have a curatorial attitude toward their language, but in fact they add new words all the time.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Jane Scott, recently retired as the rock critic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, talks about meeting Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney, and not meeting Elvis.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Rick Riordan is the author of the wildly popular series of children's books featuring Percy Jackson - the dyslexic son of the god Poseidon.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Joelle Fraser wrote a memoir called “The Territory of Men.” She talks about her parents who did their best, despite pre-Women’s Lib conditioning and alcoholism.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Today, thanks to Black History Month, legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Charlie "Bird" Parker is on our minds.

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