Off the Shelf

In this episode we talked with the author John Schlarbaum. During our conversation, we discussed his background as a P.I., his experience publishing independently, and about his upcoming novel "Abandoned."

In this live interview I talk with Jonathan Pinto, the author of "The Best of Windsor Cookbook." We talk about his love of Windsor's food, what prompted his decision to move to the city, and share stories behind some of the region's best restaurants.

In this episode we talk about the legacy of Marshall McLuhan, the man who predicted the Internet.

We discuss the end of an era for the Village Voice and talk about books about libraries.

In this episode, we remember Jack Rabinovitch, founder of the Giller Prize, discuss the legacy of James Baldwin, and talk about Windsor Public Library's soon to be opened W.F. Chisholm branch.

During this episode we talk about some unique libraries across the world, address issues of digital privacy, talk about the Man Booker Prize, Michiko Kakutani's retirement, and say goodbye to playwright Sam Shepard.

We talk about the enduring legacy of Jane Austen, and why Henry David Thoreau’s writing remains relevant during the era of “alternative facts.”