Chekhov’s story mirrors Russia’s own
V.S. Pritchett's brilliant biography captures the humanity of both its subject and his writing
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Marc Maron: How can a mean streak be so empathetic?
The brutal honesty that makes his podcast brilliant also powers his memoir. The audio version adds amazing outtakes
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David Sedaris has a pleasingly strange voice
The brilliant essayist already writes for the listener, which makes his new audiobook yet another triumph
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“The Listener”: The David Foster Wallace of bodily functions
Mary Roach's "Gulp" goes deep into gross human-body taboos, all with wit, smarts and amazing wordplay
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“Back of the House”: Restaurant secrets get spilled
Scott Haas' audiobook gets closer to how restaurants really work than any reality TV or Food Network show
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Is the priesthood a failed tradition?
Garry Wills, who once considered the priesthood, offers a probing inquiry into priests' powerful role in the church
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Why “don’t ask, don’t tell” matters
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Joan Didion, Diane Keaton bring ’60s alive
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Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 7:53 PM UTCEntertainment Books, The Listener, Audio Books
Behind the David Foster Wallace myth
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Dave Eggers still the “King”
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