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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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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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14:17

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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22:28

Friedman: The Same but Different: How Twins Can Live,...

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/09/06

In "The Same but Different: How Twins Can Live, Love, and Learn to Be Individuals," Author, Twin, and Psychotherapist Dr. Joan A. Friedman debunks many of the myths about twins and how they can live a happy and independent life. This discussion with the author took place on a 2015 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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21:20

Franklin: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/08/30

In "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter," Author Tom Franklin writes a crime novel about two friends who grew up in a small rural Mississippi town in the 1970s together despite coming from very different backgrounds, one from a lower-middle-class white family with the other from a poor single-parent black household. This discussion with the author took place on a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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21:41

Ford: Songs of Willow Frost

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/08/23

In "Songs of Willow Frost," Author Jamie Ford writes a novel about a young Chinese American boy living in a Seattle orphanage during the 1920s and the search for his mother during the Great Depression, who he believes is a moviestar. 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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22:22

Farmer: Trees in Paradise: A California History

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/08/16

In "Trees in Paradise: A California History," Author Jared Farmer writes a history of trees in the state of California from 1848 to the present, revealing how the lives of the people in the state have been intertwined with their trees over the years. 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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22:22

Fallows: China Airborne

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/08/09

In "China Airborne," Author James Fallows writes about China's pursuit of dominance in the aerospace industry with the goal of eventual modernization in other industries, and what that could mean for the rest of the world including the United States. 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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18:33

English: Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba and...

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/08/02

In "Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba and Then Lost It to the Revolution," Author T.J. English writes a nonfiction book that delves into the history of the Mob, organized crime in Cuba and the political history of the island which evolved in the 1950s. 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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18:42

Egan: The Keep

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/07/26

In "The Keep," Author Jennifer Egan writes a novel about a gothic castle set somewhere in central Europe, which incorporates elements of horror, mystery, and romance. 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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11:43

Dunning: The Bookman's Promise

Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast ·

2020/07/19

In "The Bookman's Promise," Author John Dunning writes the third in the series following Denver ex-cop and bookman Cliff Janeway as he looks for a killer and book at the same time. This discussion with the author took place on a 2005 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

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