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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Chris Bachelder's novel “U.S.!” uses as its central character early 20th century novelist Upton Sinclair...

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Dutch novelist Arthur Japin has written "In Lucia's Eyes" which tells the imagined story of Casanova's first love and what became of her.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

With “Hallucinations,” Oliver Sacks has written one of his most personal books.  In this NEW and EXTENDED interview, Sacks talks about his personal history with hallucinogens back in the 60s, as well as ecstatic experiences induced by temporal lobe epilepsy, and also how a mysterious voice in his head once saved Sacks’ life.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Of course, After the Romance can also come break-ups. The silver-lining to any break-up? The soundtrack.

Robin Linn and Jason Saldanha of Sound Opinions join producer Sara Nics to talk about songs of rage, revenge and moving on.

Looking for the full list of suggested break-up song? Here it is.

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Sarah Manguso recommends "Mes Amis" by Emmanuel Bove.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

After a quick look back at Neo-conservative Richard Perle's 2003 justification for war with Iraq, Steve Paulson talks with Douglas Feith about decision-making in the wake of 9/ll.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

David Gessner is a nature writer who's sick of nature and most nature writing.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Scientists believe that near-death experiences are real, but there is much debate why they occur and what they might mean. Here's a quick primer on some of the leading thinkers in the field.

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