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Recorded on-site in Portland, Oregon, the Bookcast presents interviews with the world's leading authors, breaking news from the book world, timely commentary, short readings, and (usually) a chance to win $1,000 worth of books.
Toni Morrison David Wolman Marc Acito

Credits

Written by:
  • Dave Weich
  • Chris Bolton
  • Georgie Lewis
  • Marc Acito
  • David Wolman
Voices: (in order of appearance)
  • Chris Bolton
  • Dave Weich
  • Georgie Lewis
  • Gerry Donaghy
  • Jill Owens
  • Michal Drannen
  • Marc Acito
  • Garrison Keillor
  • Toni Morrison
  • Norman Mailer
  • David Wolman
Music by:
  • Craig Snazelle and Eddie Parente
Produced by:
  • D-Wei

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Hear the complete speeches of Garrison Keillor, Toni Morrison, and Norman Mailer.

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Episode 1:4

Guests: Garrison Keillor, Toni Morrison, Norman Mailer, Marc Acito, David Wolman
Size: 11.8 MB
Length: 12 min 56 sec
Originally aired: December 22, 2005

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