Yvette Benavides

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.

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.”

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.

Marth Barnette is the host of the public radio show and podcast, A Way with Words. Her latest book, Friends with Words, is a linguistic memoir. We learn about her lifelong passion for languages and her fascination with words.

Bridgett M. Davis shares a tribute to her sister, Rita. The memoir is a family history, social commentary, elegy, and celebration of life.

Rwandan-born Namibian author Rémy Ngamije discusses two stories from his book, Only Stars Know the Meaning of Space: A Literary Mixtape with Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides.

Wright Morris' characters can be odd, and they do unusual things. But there is something real and recognizable about these people and their situations. Yvette Benavides and Peter Orner discuss two stories from Collected Stories: 1948-1986 by Wright Morris.

Fanny Howe passed away on July 9 at the age of 85. Yvette Benavides pays tribute to the author and shares Howe's poem, "Loneliness."

Bomberos de México, altamente capacitados en búsqueda y rescate y que han participado en misiones en todo el mundo, están ayudando en los esfuerzos de recuperación en Texas.

Firefighters from Mexico, who are highly trained in search and rescue and have participated in missions all over the world, are assisting with recovery efforts in Texas.