Tuesday, February 15, 2011
[News and Notes] WPYL's Book Talk
Michael Oher will visit the Central Library this month for a taping of WYPL's Book Talk program. He will discuss his memoir, I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to the Blind Side, and Beyond. The Commercial Appeal featured a great article about his inspirational story on February 6.On February 16 at 2 p.m., Isabel Wilkerson will discuss her book, The Warmth of Other Suns, with Book Talk. The Commercial Appeal's blog Shelf Life recently profiled this Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and author.
Book Talk tapings and broadcast dates are available at WYPL's Books & More Blog.
Labels: Book Talk, News and Notes, WYPL
Thursday, September 04, 2008
[Book Talk] WYPL Live Tapings
"BOOK TALK" is an informal, radio interview show featuring authors discussing their work. The show is produced at the studios of WYPL and can be heard Saturdays at 6 p.m. on FM 89.3.
The public is invited to attend live tapings. All interviews last approximately 30 minutes.
Haven Kimmel
Monday, September 8, 11:00 a.m.
Carol Goodman
Wednesday, September 10, 3:00 p.m.
Porter Shreve
Thursday, September 11, 2:00 p.m.
Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
Friday, September 12, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
"Book Talk" is taped in the WYPL radio studios, located in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. For more information, please call (901) 415-2752.
The public is invited to attend live tapings. All interviews last approximately 30 minutes.
Haven Kimmel
Monday, September 8, 11:00 a.m.
Carol Goodman
Wednesday, September 10, 3:00 p.m.
Porter Shreve
Thursday, September 11, 2:00 p.m.
Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
Friday, September 12, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
"Book Talk" is taped in the WYPL radio studios, located in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. For more information, please call (901) 415-2752.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
[WYPL BOOK TALK] Live Tapings in August
"BOOK TALK" is an informal, radio interview show featuring authors discussing their work. The show is produced at the studios of WYPL and can be heard Saturdays at 6 p.m. on FM 89.3.
The public is invited to attend live tapings. All interviews last approximately 30 minutes.
E. Lynn Harris
Wednesday, August 6, 2:00 p.m.
Lesley Kagen
Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m.
Virginia Boyd
Monday, August 11, 4:00 p.m.
J.M. Kearns
Wednesday, August 20, 3:00 p.m.
Charles Martin
Monday, August 25, 3:30 p.m.
"Book Talk" is taped in the WYPL radio studios, located in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. For more information, please call (901) 415-2752.
The public is invited to attend live tapings. All interviews last approximately 30 minutes.
E. Lynn Harris
Wednesday, August 6, 2:00 p.m.
Lesley Kagen
Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m.
Virginia Boyd
Monday, August 11, 4:00 p.m.
J.M. Kearns
Wednesday, August 20, 3:00 p.m.
Charles Martin
Monday, August 25, 3:30 p.m.
"Book Talk" is taped in the WYPL radio studios, located in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. For more information, please call (901) 415-2752.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
[WYPL BOOK TALK] Live Tapings in July
"BOOK TALK" is an informal, radio interview show featuring authors discussing their work. The show is produced at the studios of WYPL and can be heard Saturdays at 6 p.m. on FM 89.3.
The public is invited to attend live tapings. All interviews last approximately 30 minutes.
Julia Reed
Wednesday, July 9 at 2 p.m.
Martin Clark
Monday, July 14 at 2 p.m.
David Wroblewski
Wednesday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
"Book Talk" is taped in the WYPL radio studios, located in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. The public is invited to attend. For more information call, (901) 415-2752.
The public is invited to attend live tapings. All interviews last approximately 30 minutes.
Julia Reed
Wednesday, July 9 at 2 p.m.
Martin Clark
Monday, July 14 at 2 p.m.
David Wroblewski
Wednesday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
"Book Talk" is taped in the WYPL radio studios, located in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. The public is invited to attend. For more information call, (901) 415-2752.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
[WYPL BOOK TALK] Live Taping of Billie Letts Interview
BOOK TALK is an informal, radio interview show featuring authors discussing their work. The show is produced at the studios of WYPL and can be heard Saturdays at 6 p.m. on FM 89.3.
The public is invited to attend a live taping of an interview.
Billie Letts
Monday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m.
WYPL Studios
Billie Letts returns to "Book Talk" with her latest book, Made in the U.S.A. She is also the author of an Oprah Book Club selection, Where the Heart Is, which was made into a major motion picture. Susan Gray will host the thirty-minute interview.
"Book Talk" is taped in the WYPL radio studios, located in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. The public is invited to attend. For more information call, (901) 415-2752.
The public is invited to attend a live taping of an interview.
Billie Letts
Monday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m.
WYPL Studios
Billie Letts returns to "Book Talk" with her latest book, Made in the U.S.A. She is also the author of an Oprah Book Club selection, Where the Heart Is, which was made into a major motion picture. Susan Gray will host the thirty-minute interview.
"Book Talk" is taped in the WYPL radio studios, located in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. The public is invited to attend. For more information call, (901) 415-2752.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Debbie Macomber on WYPL's BOOK TALK
BOOK TALK is an informal, radio interview show featuring authors discussing their work. The show is produced at the studios of WYPL and can be heard Saturdays at 6 p.m. on FM 89.3.
Wednesday, the public is invited to attend a live taping of an interview.
Best-Selling Author Debbie Macomber
Wednesday, May 7, 1:30 p.m.
WYPL Studios
Debbie Macomber and host Linda Lloyd will discuss the latest addition to Ms. Macomber’s Blossom Street series, Twenty Wishes. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes and is open to the public.
The WYPL Studios are located at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111) and can be accessed from a separate entrance to the right of the main building entrance.
Wednesday, the public is invited to attend a live taping of an interview.
Best-Selling Author Debbie MacomberWednesday, May 7, 1:30 p.m.
WYPL Studios
Debbie Macomber and host Linda Lloyd will discuss the latest addition to Ms. Macomber’s Blossom Street series, Twenty Wishes. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes and is open to the public.
The WYPL Studios are located at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111) and can be accessed from a separate entrance to the right of the main building entrance.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Living Taping of WYPL's BOOK TALK
BOOK TALK is an informal, radio interview show featuring authors discussing their work. The show is produced at the studios of WYPL and can be heard Saturdays at 6 p.m. on FM 89.3.
Tomorrow, the public is invited to attend a live taping of an interview.
Award-Winning Author Lee Martin
Wednesday, April 30, 2:30 p.m.
WYPL Studios
Mr. Martin is the director of the creative writing program at The Ohio State University and was a finalist for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel, The Bright Forever. He will be discussing his latest book, River of Heaven. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes and is open to the public.
The WYPL Studios are located at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111) and can be accessed from a separate entrance to the right of the main building entrance.
Tomorrow, the public is invited to attend a live taping of an interview.
Award-Winning Author Lee MartinWednesday, April 30, 2:30 p.m.
WYPL Studios
Mr. Martin is the director of the creative writing program at The Ohio State University and was a finalist for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel, The Bright Forever. He will be discussing his latest book, River of Heaven. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes and is open to the public.
The WYPL Studios are located at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111) and can be accessed from a separate entrance to the right of the main building entrance.
Labels: WYPL
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Live Tapings of WYPL's BOOK TALK
BOOK TALK is an informal, radio interview show featuring authors discussing their work. The show is produced at the studios of WYPL and can be heard Saturdays at 6 p.m. on FM 89.3.
Next week, the public is invited to attend live tapings of two interviews.
Best-Selling Author Ann B. Ross
Wednedsay, April 9, 10:30 a. m.
Ms. Ross is the author of the best-selling Miss Julia series of books. She will be in-studio to discuss her latest installment, Miss Julia Paints the Town, published by Viking. Dr. Carolyn Gibson will host the program. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.
New Book by Former Library Employee Lori Johnson
Friday, April 11, 11 a.m.
Ms. Johnson's debut novel, After the Dance, was recently published by Dafina/Kensington. She now lives in North Carolina, but will be in town next week to publicize her book. Lynette Williams will host the program, which will last approximately 30 minutes.
The WYPL Studios are located at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111) and can be accessed from a separate entrance to the right of the main building entrance.
Next week, the public is invited to attend live tapings of two interviews.
Best-Selling Author Ann B. Ross
Wednedsay, April 9, 10:30 a. m.
Ms. Ross is the author of the best-selling Miss Julia series of books. She will be in-studio to discuss her latest installment, Miss Julia Paints the Town, published by Viking. Dr. Carolyn Gibson will host the program. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.
New Book by Former Library Employee Lori Johnson
Friday, April 11, 11 a.m.
Ms. Johnson's debut novel, After the Dance, was recently published by Dafina/Kensington. She now lives in North Carolina, but will be in town next week to publicize her book. Lynette Williams will host the program, which will last approximately 30 minutes.
The WYPL Studios are located at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111) and can be accessed from a separate entrance to the right of the main building entrance.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Star Wars
Star Wars Author Visits Library
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the release of "Star Wars," Daniel Wallace, author of reference books about the landmark film, will visit the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library for two events on Monday, May 14.
4:00 PM
BOOK TALK
WYPL Studios
Join us for a live taping of an interview with the author. "Book Talk" is a nationally-syndicated radio program where authors discuss their latest books. Seating is limited.
6:00 PM
STAR WARS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Meeting Rooms A, B, and C
Daniel Wallace shares insights into the Star Wars phenomenon. There will be a silent auction to benefit the Library's Science Fiction collections. Books for sale and signing courtesy of Davis-Kidd Booksellers.
Monday, May 14
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 415-2700
Labels: Library Events and Programs, Science Fiction, WYPL
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
This Month on WYPL, FM 89.3
Did you know that you could listen to unabridged versions of the most talked about fiction and non-fiction books simply by tuning into the radio? Turn your dial to FM 89.3, WYPL, to enjoy the following titles narrated by local readers. For more information, please call (901) 415-2752.
MAY 2007
Mysteries & True Crime
Monday-Friday, 2 p.m.Manhunt: The Twelve-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson, April 16-May 4 [Read the Memphis Reads review]
The Brothers Bulger: How They Terrorized and Corrupted Boston for a Quarter Century by Howie Carr, May 7-21
Two Little Girls In Blue by Mary Higgins Clark, May 22-June 1
Biography
Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.James Tiptree, Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon by Julie Phillips, April 9-May 4
Without A Net: Middle Class and Homeless (with Kids) in America by Michelle Kennedy, May 7-15
A Year in the World: Journeys of a Passionate Traveler by Frances Mayes, May 16-June 12 [Read the Memphis Reads review]
Best Sellers
Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova, March 26-May 9
Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan, May 14-June 7
Classics
Saturday, 2 p.m.Moby Dick by Herman Melville, April 28-July 14
Southern Authors
Saturday, 4 p.m.The Ladies Auxillary by Tova Mirvis, May 7-June 16
African-American Authors and Literature
Sunday, 2 p.m.All Aunt Hagar's Children by Edward P. Jones, April 15-June 3
Self-Help
Sunday, 4 p.m.Do I Look Fat in This?: Get over Your Body and on with Your Life by Rhonda Britten, April 22-May 13
Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert, May 20-June 10
Labels: WYPL
Monday, April 02, 2007
This Month on WYPL, FM 89.3
Did you know that you could listen to unabridged versions of the most talked about fiction and non-fiction books simply by tuning into the radio? Turn your dial to FM 89.3, WYPL, to enjoy the following titles narrated by local readers. For more information, please call (901) 415-2752.
APRIL
Mysteries & True Crime
Monday-Friday, 2 p.m.Manhunt: The Twelve-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson, April 16-May 4 [Read the Memphis Reads review]
Biography
Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.Why My Wife Thinks I'm an Idiot: The Life and Times of a Sportscaster Dad by Mike Greenberg, March 26-April 4
James Tiptree, Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon by Julie Phillips, April 9-May 4
Best Sellers
Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova, March 26-May 9
Classics
Saturday, 2 p.m.The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse, March 17-April 21
Moby Dick by Herman Melville, April 28-July 14
Southern Authors
Saturday, 4 p.m.Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex, March 10-April 28 [Read the Memphis Reads review]
African-American Authors and Literature
Sunday, 2 p.m.The Covenant with Black America edited by Tavis Smiley, March 18-April 8
All Aunt Hagar's Children by Edward P. Jones, April 15-June 3
Self-Help
Sunday, 4 p.m.LIES AT THE ALTAR: The Truth about Great Marriages by Dr. Robin L. Smith, March 25-April 15
DO I LOOK FAT IN THIS?: Get over Your Body and on with Your Life by Rhonda Britten, April 22-May 13
Labels: WYPL
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