I really thought I was done writing about the Man Booker Prize. After all, they announced the winners already. But then they announced that all of this year's shortlist titles will be posted online for free download. And they keep pulling me back in.Read the Times article here; I'll watch for the actual postings and … Continue reading The Booker That Wouldn’t Die

NPR's All Things Considered talks to Eric Clapton today, in conjunction with the recent release of his autobiography, entitled (wait for it) Clapton: The Autobiography. The interview--the first of two--covers Clapton's early influences and includes links to the songs themselves. There's also an excerpt from his book.--David E

First up, yesterday's conversation with Peter Sagal, host of NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me! and author of The Book of Vice. There's also an excerpt of the Mr and Mrs Sagal's visit to a swinger's club; don't worry it's all PG-rated and worksafe.And later today, Teri Gross will talk to Oliver Sacks about his … Continue reading Authors on Fresh Air