Dialogue

Good Summer Reading 2011

Season 2011 Episode 19 | 28m 48s

In this episode of Dialogue, host Marcia Franklin talks with Idaho authors Alan Heathcock and Carter Niemeyer about their most recent works and writing styles. Independent bookstore owner Laura DeLaney also joins the conversation and talks about how an independent bookstore can survive competing against online retailers and big box stores. Guests also offer their picks for good summer reading.

Aired: 06/23/11

Rating: TV-G

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Major Funding Provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation

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