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National Book Festival Podcasts Now on iTunes

Posted by: Matt Raymond

Yep, now it’s even easier to hear your favorite authors (interspersed, of course, with my best attempts at probing questions). The 2008 National Book Festival author podcasts are now available via iTunes. (HUZZAH!) The direct subscription link is here (link opens in iTunes). The 2007 National Book Festival podcasts have also been posted, but for …

Image of an ornate clock showing 2:05 with sculpted male figures sitting on each side of the clock face

Knowing Kay Ryan

Posted by: Matt Raymond

There are still days in this job, even after two years, when I have to pinch myself. One such moment has come during the past few weeks with the opportunity to get to know Kay Ryan, appointed by the Librarian of Congress as the new Poet Laureate (official title: Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry). I …