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Where We Read is the destination for die-hard book lovers and the literary curious to hear author interviews from across Connecticut Public’s shows. Find out what we’re reading, what we can’t wait to read next, and to learn more about local and national bookish news.
Where We Read is a monthly newsletter for book lovers and the literary curious alike, curated by the Where We Live team. Listen back to author interviews from Where We Live and other talk shows. Learn what we’re reading, find suggestions for your book list, and more.
Author Interviews
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Shawn Miller/Library of CongressArthur Sze had an untraditional path to becoming the U.S. Poet Laureate. He discusses poetry, the power of language and bridging worlds through the art of translation. -
Andrea Ceraso/ProvidedConnecticut-based interior designer and textile artist Sophie von Oertzen Williamson does not believe in boring homes. She joins us to talk about her new book “The Art of the Clash: A Manifesto Against Mundane Design.”
Other Bookish News & Conversations
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Before becoming a Jesuit priest, the Rev. James Martin was a dishwasher, a golf caddy and even worked in Connecticut at General Electric. -
It's our annual Young Adult summer reading show. Today, join us for a conversation on developing a good reading routine with readers of all ages. -
Bestselling author Amy Bloom joins us to talk about her writing routine and her latest novel, “Blunt Instrument.” -
Today, we listen back to a conversation with Connecticut author Robert Dowling. His book,“Coyote: The Dramatic Lives of Sam Shepard.”
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Where We Live gathered listeners for coffee and bookish conversation and this is the epic list of Fall reads they shared with us.
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NPR | Books We Love
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The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China. -
The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again. -
Road trips have always been about more than the destination. Authors Annie Hartnett and Kevin Wilson discuss their favorite road trip stories and the coincidence that linked their latest novels.
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The book encourages children to look beyond mythology and explore the people, contradictions and complexities that shaped the nation.
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