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Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast

Authors from around the world discuss their book with host Jim Foster. "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" aired for over two decades on radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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18:24

Klinger: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/04/18

In "The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes," Leslie S. Klinger presents an annotated edition of Watson's collections of Holmes' most colorful cases, including thousands of notes and hundreds of illustrations. Among the stories are the origins of how the relationship between Watson and Holmes began. This discussion took place on a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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16:05

Kerr: Children of the Lamp: The Akhenaten Adventure

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/04/11

In "Children of the Lamp: The Akhenaten Adventure," the late Author P.B. Kerr writes his first children's book about twins from New York who discover that they have magical powers as they travel to far off places including London, Egypt, and the North Pole. This discussion with the author took place on a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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17:58

Kerley: What To Do About Alice?: How Alice Roosevelt...

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/04/04

In "What To Do About Alice?: How Alice Roosevelt Broke the Rules, Charmed the World, and Drove Her Father Teddy Crazy!," Author Barbara Kerley writes a children's book about Alice Roosevelt and how she lived life on her own terms, including when she moved into the White House after her father Teddy Roosevelt became president in 1901. The book is illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham. This discussion with the author took place on a 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster"

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22:03

Keltner: Tiger Babies Strike Back: How I Was Raised...

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/03/28

In "Tiger Babies Strike Back: How I Was Raised by a Tiger Mom but Could Not Be Turned to the Dark Side," Author Kim Wong Keltner writes her first non-fiction title, taking a look into issues facing women today including Chinese-American women. This discussion with the author took place on a 2013 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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6:18

Keller: Old Saint Mary's Bookstore

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/03/21

Tim Keller, Paulist Center Manager of the Old Saint Mary's Bookstore in San Francisco, talks about the Lenten season and some of his favorite spiritual books. This discussion took place on a 2005 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California. For the most current information, visit their website at oldsaintmarys.org.

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22:15

Kava: Stranded: A Maggie O'Dell Novel

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/03/14

In "Stranded: A Maggie O'Dell Novel," Author Alex Kava writes the next novel in her series featuring FBI special agent Maggie O'Dell in which the agent is searching for a serial killer targeting truck stops on the highway. This discussion with the author took place on a 2013 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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18:35

Katz: Oops!

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/03/07

In "Oops!," Author Alan Katz writes a children's humorous poetry book full of words and phrases that kids can relate to. The book was illustrated by Edward Koren. This discussion with the author took place on a 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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19:03

Kanon: Alibi

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/02/28

In "Alibi," Author Joseph Kanon writes a novel set at the end of World War Two in 1946 in which a man visits his mother in Venice in an attempt to forget what he saw as a U.S. Army war crimes investigator in Germany. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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17:51

Jacobson: The 7th Victim

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/02/21

In "The 7th Victim," Author Alan Jacobson writes the first in a series of novels about a FBI profiler named Karen Vail, who is tasked with leading an investigation into a Viriginia serial killer. This discussion with the author took place on a 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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21:58

Iyer: The Man Within My Head

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/02/14

In "The Man Within My Head," Author Pico Iyer writes about how a closeness he has always felt with English writer Graham Greene helps him to better understand the relationship with his own father. Through the book, Iyer explores how many people spend much of their lives running away from the idea of being similar to their parents only to discover how similar they really are to each other. This discussion with the author took place on a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster"

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33:16

Linnell: The Burn Zone SESSION

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/02/07

Hi, my name is Robert and I was responsible for recording, editing, and publishing the podcast for Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster. Although Jim has now sadly passed, it feels good to keep his memory alive by sharing the programs he did over the years through this podcast. There have been wonderful interviews with authors that bring so many stories to life. I wanted to share the raw session of Jim's last interview as recorded in his 'home studio' (his dining room table!) from October

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18:47

Irving: Last Night in Twisted River

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/01/31

In "Last Night in Twisted River," Author John Irving writes a novel about how a twelve-year-old and his father become fugitives in the cookhouse of a sawmill settlement in northern New Hampshire where the father worked as a cook in 1954. This discussion with the author took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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35:07

Celebrating Jim Foster

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/01/24

We celebrate our beloved and amiable host and friend Jim Foster, who passed away earlier this week. In this episode, we listen back to portions of a few of the most notable and memorable episodes of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster." Thank you all for listening to the program over the years on behalf of the co-workers, family, and friends of Jim. Please send comments about how the show has impacted you to jimfostercoc@gmail.com.

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18:47

Hurwitz: The Crime Writer

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/01/17

In "The Crime Writer," Author Gregg Hurwitz writes a novel about an L.A.-based crime novelist who has to use his skills as a writer in order to figure out why he is accused of murdering his ex-fiancee, a crime he has no memory of. This discussion with the author took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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18:47

Hood: The Knitting Circle

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/01/10

In "The Knitting Circle," Author Ann Hood writes a novel about a woman named Mary who joins a knitting circle of women which help her through the loss of her only child. This discussion with the author took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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18:30

Holthe: The Five-Forty-Five to Cannes

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2021/01/03

In "The Five-Forty-Five to Cannes," Author Tess Uriza Holthe presents a collection of short stories in which the characters are connected by a train ride to Cannes, the link between northern Italy and the French Riviera. This discussion with the author took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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18:29

Hills: Duck, Duck, Goose

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/12/27

In "Duck, Duck, Goose," Author & Illustrator Tad Hills writes a sequel in his Duck & Goose children's book series in which Goose finds out that his best friend Duck has found a new friend. This discussion with the author took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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22:46

Hershon: A Dual Inheritance

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/12/20

In "A Dual Inheritance," Author Joanna Hershon writes a novel about two young men who form an unlikely friendship that ends suddenly, helping the reader understand relationships at an intimate level. This discussion with the author took place on a 2013 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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21:08

Henkin: The World Without You

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/12/13

In "The World Without You," Author Joshua Henkin writes a novel about the Frankel family as they mourn the loss of their youngest child while dealing with their own unique problems at the same time. This discussion with the author took place on a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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12:25

Heavenridge: Literacy Works

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/12/06

Paul Heavenridge, the Executive Director of Literacy Works, talks about how the organization addresses and provides services for Americans with low literacy skills. This discussion took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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