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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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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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21:55

Haslett: Union Atlantic

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/11/29

In "Union Atlantic," Author Adam Haslett writes a novel pitting the fast-paced Wall Street global marketplace versus individual humanity where each person must decide on what they value the most. This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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23:59

Harding: Enon

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/11/22

In "Enon," Author Paul Harding writes a novel about a man named Charlie Crosby who loses his teenage daughter in a tragic accident, and follows his struggle for peace after unbelievable grief. 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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21:44

Hall: Wisdom: From Philosophy to Neuroscience

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/11/15

In "Wisdom: From Philosophy to Neuroscience," Author Stephen S. Hall explores the science of wisdom throughout history with contributions from philosophers, theologians, and scientists. This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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18:19

Haigh: The Condition

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/11/08

In "The Condition," Author Jennifer Haigh writes a novel about a New England family that appears to be falling apart in the year 1976 through a variety of different ways, starting with one of the daughters being dignosed with Turner's syndrome. 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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18:48

Grossman: The Magicians

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/11/01

In "The Magicians: A Novel," Author Lev Grossman writes the prequel to "The Magician King" in which a high school math genius ends up living within the world of his favorite collection of children's fantasy novels in the magical land called Fillory. 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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21:07

Greenlaw: Seaworthy: A Swordboat Captain Returns to...

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/10/25

In "Seaworthy: A Swordboat Captain Returns to the Sea," Author and swordfish boat captain Linda Greenlaw writes a sequel to "The Hungry Ocean" about her return to the swordfish business after a 10-year hiatus away from blue-water fishing when she had instead moved on to lobster fishing. Greenlaw was also depicted in the 2000 movie release entitled "The Perfect Storm." This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San

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21:43

Greene: Bloodroot

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/10/18

In "Bloodroot," Author Amy Greene writes her debut novel about generations of families living on the remote and rural Bloodroot Mountain, part of the Appalachian mountains in Eastern Tennessee. This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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18:45

Gores: Glass Tiger

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/10/11

In "Glass Tiger," the late Author Joe Gores writes a thriller novel about an ex-sniper for the CIA who is called upon to find a mercenary who had vowed to assassinate the recently elected president of the United States. 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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18:27

Goldstein: Errors and Omissions (Michael Seeley...

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/10/04

In "Errors and Omissions," Author and law professor Paul Goldstein writes the first novel in a series about a intellectual property litigator, Michael Seeley, who must prove that a Hollywood movie production company owns the rights to a series of films during the blacklisting era of the 1950s. 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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18:33

Glasser: Tea for Ruby

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/09/27

In "Tea for Ruby," the main character Ruby tries to learn her best manners and do things correctly after she receives an invitation to have tea with the Queen. Illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser discusses her children's book collaboration with Author Sarah Ferguson The Duchess of York on this 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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18:26

Gilligan: Kyra

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/09/20

In "Kyra," Author and Psychologist Carol Gilligan writes a novel about a unique love story between Kyra and Andreas, and how the journey leads Kyra to discover truths about herself and others. 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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Furst: Dark Voyage

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/09/13

In "Dark Voyage," Author Alan Furst writes a novel in a series centering around spies in Europe leading up to and during World War Two from the year 1941 on an old Dutch freighter in the British war effort. 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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