60 http://www.boston.com/news/podcasts/ Weekly book readings from nationally-recognized authors. Produced by Ralph Ranalli for The Boston Globe Copyright 2006 The Boston Globe en-us Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EDT Mon, 28 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EDT Clean Book readings from local independent bookstores. Each week, nationally-recognized authors read excerpts from their recent works at Newtonville Books, Brookline Booksmith, Wellesley Booksmith, and the Harvard Bookstore, and members of the Boston Globe Books staff offer recommendations. Globe West Podcasts podcasts@globe.com Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 37:11 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_01292008.mp3 Boston Globe Magazine writer Neil Swidey reads from his new book "The Assist: Hoops, Hope, and the Game of Their Lives." Mon, 28 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 37:39 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_12182007.mp3 Best-selling author Tom Perrotta reads from his acclaimed new novel "The Abstinence Teacher." Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 35:09 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_11272007.mp3 Authors Margo Rabb ("Cures for Heartbreak") and Steve Almond ("Candyfreak") read from their latest works at Newtonville Books. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 29:10 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_11132007.mp3 Nick Hornby, bestselling author of "Fever Pitch" and "High Fidelity," reads from "Slam," his hilarious and poignant new book about teen fatherhood. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 21:44 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_10302007.mp3 Fundamentalists be warned: Shalom Auslander reads from "Foreskin's Lament" -- plus Top of the Stack recommendations from Brock Clarke, Jon Clinch, and Jennifer Belle. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 23:35 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_10162007.mp3 Brock Clarke reads from "An Arsonist's Guide to New England Writer's Homes" plus recommendations from the Globe Books staff. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 30:15 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_10022007.mp3 Bestselling authors Valerie Martin and Claire Messud read at Brookline Booksmith. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 31:28 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_07082007.mp3 Newton native Amy Hassinger reads from her compelling new novel, "The Priest's Madonna." Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 25:47 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_06172007.mp3 Claire Cook, the author of the bestseller "Must Love Dogs," discusses and reads from her new novel "Life's a Beach." Fri, 17 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 25:40 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_05272007.mp3 Get ready to laugh: Jennifer Belle reads from her new novel "Little Stalker." Fri, 25 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 29:04 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_05202007.mp3 Award-winning baseball writer Tom Stanton talks about and reads from his new book: "Ty and The Babe." Fri, 18 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 33:34 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_05132007.mp3 Author and surgeon Atul Gawande discusses how doctors can improve care and reads from "Better," his new work. Fri, 11 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 29:37 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_05062007.mp3 Jon Clinch discusses and reads from "Finn," his acclaimed novel imagining untold story of Huck Finn's father. Fri, 04 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 28:41 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_04292007.mp3 Times of London Literary Editor Erica Wagner sings, reads, and talks about her first novel, "Seizure." Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 6:23 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_04222007.mp3 Top of the Stack: A new feature where our Great Writers recommend works by other great writers. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 42:27 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_04082007.mp3 Three authors read from "Don't You Forget About Me," a collection of essays about the iconic teen angst films of director John Hughes. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 25:49 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_04012007.mp3 Author and internet 'zine pioneer Pagan Kennedy reads from her new non-fiction work "The First Man-made Man." Fri, 31 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 25:49 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_03312007.mp3 Author and internet 'zine pioneer Pagan Kennedy reads from her new non-fiction work "The First Man-made Man." Fri, 31 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 33:44 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_03282007.mp3 Lionel Shriver talks about and reads from her acclaimed new novel, "The Post-Birthday World." Fri, 28 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 31:42 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_03112007.mp3 Bestselling author Jodi Picoult discusses and reads from her new novel "Nineteen Minutes." Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 28:18 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_03012007.mp3 Newton native Michael Thomas reads from his critically-acclaimed novel "Man Gone Down." Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 59:56 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_12012006.mp3 NPR host Jay Allison and various essayists read and talk about the book "This I Believe," a compilation from the popular National Public Radio series. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 35:44 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_11172006.mp3 Author and Globe columnist Charlie Pierce discusses and reads from his much-anticipated new book: "Moving the Chains: Tom Brady and the Pursuit of Everything." Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 26:12 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_11102006.mp3 Author Heidi Julavits discusses and reads from her acclaimed new novel "The Uses of Enchantment." Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 48:38 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_110306.mp3 Douglas Bauer, Henri Cole, Sue Miller, and Claire Messud read from the new anthology "Death by Pad Thai: And Other Unforgettable Meals." Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 24:19 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_102706.mp3 Katherine Weber reads from her new novel "Triangle." Tue, 27 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 18:40 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_102006.mp3 Nell Freudenberger reads from her celebrated novel "The Dissident." Tue, 20 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT Ralph Ranalli of The Boston Globe 31:28 http://podcasts.boston.com/globe/special/podcast/bostonglobe_newtonvillebooks_101506.mp3 Rachel Sherman reads from "The First Hurt", and Ben Fountain reads from "Brief Encounters with Che Guevara". Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT