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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.
Coming in October | 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.
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Mark Mirko/Connecticut PublicSamin Nosrat, author of the bestselling cookbook “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,” has a lot to share about food and community. She joins us to talk about her eagerly-anticipated new book “Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love.” -
Joe Amon/Images provided by Wally LambBestselling author and Connecticut native Wally Lamb is not afraid to explore deeply complex and flawed characters. His latest novel, "The River Is Waiting," is no exception.
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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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This hour, bestselling author and Connecticut native Elizabeth Gilbert joins us to share the story behind her new memoir, "All the Way to the River." -
Creativity isn’t a skill limited to the arts. Today, author and researcher Zorona Ivecvic Pringle joins us to talk about her new book The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action. -
This hour, we learn about the life and poetry of Robert Frost and discover how he’s helped to inspire other poets. -
Story time can benefit children of all ages. Today, it’s our annual fall reading show and our panel of authors is shouting out their favorite books.
Stream Where We Live's curated list of conversations featuring talks with your favorite authors and deep dives into literary themes and news from across Connecticut Public's talk shows.
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The Hungarian writer, known for his apocalyptic works, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in literature. He joins the ranks of Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck and Toni Morrison. -
Baldwin: A Love Story, a book by Nicholas Boggs, has a singular focus on the redemptive power of devotion. -
The goal of the cookbook, Paul Hollywood said, is to get families together to bake and celebrate without judgment.
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Macy returned to the Ohio factory town where she grew up to find jobs have left, families are struggling and old friends now embrace conspiracy theories. Her new memoir is Paper Girl.
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