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Book Public

Book Public

By: Yvette Benavides
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 Book Public is a Texas Public Radio podcast about books. At Book Public we believe books have the power to enlighten and entertain us. Listen in as we talk to authors about their books and why and how they wrote them. At Book Public we’re committed to connecting listeners to books that help us understand today’s world—and each other—a little bit better. Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • Book Public: ‘Tonight in Jungleland’ by Peter Ames Carlin

    Book Public: ‘Tonight in Jungleland’ by Peter Ames Carlin
    Aug 31 2025
    Peter Ames Carlin discusses is latest book— Tonight in Jungleland—about the making of the iconic album Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen. The album was released in 1975. Carlin provides us close access to The Boss—and takes us inside the creative processes that rendered this classic collection of essential songs.
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    27 mins
  • Book Public: 'The Gossip Columnist's Daughter' by Peter Orner

    Book Public: 'The Gossip Columnist's Daughter' by Peter Orner
    Aug 22 2025
    This one is for all the lonely voices out there. We’ve got a podcast crossover on this episode. Peter Orner from The Lonely Voice podcast joins Yvette Benavides on Book Public to discuss his already critically acclaimed novel, The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter. A little noir, a little true crime, some family drama, friendship—and other kinds of love stories. Peter Orner has been called "the most daring and original narrative voice in contemporary American fiction.”
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    40 mins
  • Book Public: 'The End is the Beginning' by Jill Bialosky

    Book Public: 'The End is the Beginning' by Jill Bialosky
    Aug 15 2025
    In this tender, brave and heartrending memoir, Jill Bialosky shares the story of her mother—in reverse chronology. It is an elegy and a story of her resilience—and the legacy of love she left behind.
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    26 mins
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