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Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastThe Rejection Collection Vol 2 by Matthew DiffeeMatthew Diffee, editor of "The Rejection Collection Vol. 2: The Cream of the Crap," talks about what questions cartoonists said they would ask of editor Bob Mankoff if they could ask him just one, while Jim offers why he thinks some of the rejected cartoons shouldn't have been. The full interview from a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.2025-03-0203 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastThe Rejection Collection Vol 2 by Matthew DiffeeMatthew Diffee, editor of "The Rejection Collection Vol. 2: The Cream of the Crap," talks about what questions cartoonists said they would ask of The New Yorker editor Bob Mankoff if they could ask him just one, while Jim offers why he thinks some of the rejected cartoons shouldn't have been. The full interview from a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.2025-02-2703 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastThe Pesthouse by Jim CraceJim Crace, author of "The Pesthouse," talks about the general concept of the book in which America is on the decline, inspiring the population to travel eastward to Europe for a better life. The full interview from a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.2025-01-1901 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastThe Pesthouse by Jim CraceJim Crace, author of "The Pesthouse," talks about the general concept of the book in which America is on the decline, inspiring the population to travel eastward to Europe for a better life. The full interview from a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.2025-01-1601 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFoster: Last Episode on 960 AM in San FranciscoOn this special episode, host and producer Jim Foster speaks with technical producer Robert Costa about how "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" became a long-running program airing on various radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area for several decades, and also speaks about how the book publishing world has changed over the years, where the industry is going next, and many other subjects including his favorite author guest, plus a cameo by Executive Board Member Julie! This discussion took place on the occasion of the last airing of the program on its longtime San Francisco radio frequency 960...2023-09-0328 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFoster: Last Episode on 960 AM in San FranciscoOn this special episode, host and producer Jim Foster speaks with technical producer Robert Costa about how "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" became a long-running program airing on various radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area for several decades, and also speaks about how the book publishing world has changed over the years, where the industry is going next, and many other subjects including his favorite author guest, plus a cameo by Executive Board Member Julie! This discussion took place on the occasion of the last airing of the program on its longtime San Francisco radio frequency 960...2023-09-0328 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFrey & King: A Million Little Pieces & ParchedIn this episode, Jim Foster shares his thoughts on the publishing scandal surrounding James Frey's memoir "A Million Little Pieces" and why a memoir by Heather King entitled "Parched" is more meaningful surrounding the subject of alcoholism and addiction, especially considering the fact that many things written as personal experiences in Frey's memoir were later found to be exaggerated or completely false. Book stores later recategorised Frey's memoir as fiction instead of non-fiction. This discussion took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California. Photo Credit: Robert Costa2023-07-1605 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFrey & King: A Million Little Pieces & ParchedIn this episode, Jim Foster shares his thoughts on the publishing scandal surrounding James Frey's memoir "A Million Little Pieces" and why a memoir by Heather King entitled "Parched" is more meaningful surrounding the subject of alcoholism and addiction, especially considering the fact that many things written as personal experiences in Frey's memoir were later found to be exaggerated or completely false. Book stores later recategorised Frey's memoir as fiction instead of non-fiction. This discussion took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California. Photo Credit: Robert Costa2023-07-1605 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFoster: 2006 State of Book Writing and PublishingIn this episode, Jim Foster shares what recent guest and author John Updike had to say at the 2006 annual book seller convention about the future of book writing and publishing. This discussion took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California. Photo Credit: Robert Costa2023-02-0505 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastKava: Stranded: A Maggie O'Dell NovelIn "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.2021-03-1422 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastKatz: Oops!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.2021-03-0718 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastKanon: AlibiIn "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.2021-02-2819 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastJacobson: The 7th VictimIn "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.2021-02-2117 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastIyer: The Man Within My HeadIn "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" originating in San Francisco, California.2021-02-1421 minJim Foster: Conversations On The CoastLinnell: The Burn Zone SESSIONHi, 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 19, 2018. It includes audio in between the segments that you normally don't hear and...2021-02-0733 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastIrving: Last Night in Twisted RiverIn "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.2021-01-3118 minJim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCelebrating Jim FosterWe 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.2021-01-2435 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHurwitz: The Crime WriterIn "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.2021-01-1718 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHood: The Knitting CircleIn "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.2021-01-1018 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHolthe: The Five-Forty-Five to CannesIn "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.2021-01-0318 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHills: Duck, Duck, GooseIn "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.2020-12-2718 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHershon: A Dual InheritanceIn "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.2020-12-2022 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHenkin: The World Without YouIn "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.2020-12-1321 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHeavenridge: Literacy WorksPaul 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.2020-12-0612 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHaslett: Union AtlanticIn "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.2020-11-2921 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHarding: EnonIn "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.2020-11-2223 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHall: Wisdom: From Philosophy to NeuroscienceIn "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.2020-11-1521 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHaigh: The ConditionIn "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.2020-11-0818 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastGrossman: The MagiciansIn "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.2020-11-0118 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastGreenlaw: Seaworthy: A Swordboat Captain Returns to the SeaIn "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 Francisco, California.2020-10-2521 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastGreene: BloodrootIn "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.2020-10-1821 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastGores: Glass TigerIn "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.2020-10-1118 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastGoldstein: Errors and Omissions (Michael Seeley Mystery Book 1)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.2020-10-0418 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastGlasser: Tea for RubyIn "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.2020-09-2718 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastGilligan: KyraIn "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.2020-09-2018 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFurst: Dark VoyageIn "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.2020-09-1314 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFriedman: The Same but Different: How Twins Can Live, Love, and Learn to Be IndividualsIn "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.2020-09-0622 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFranklin: Crooked Letter, Crooked LetterIn "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.2020-08-3021 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFord: Songs of Willow FrostIn "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.2020-08-2321 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFarmer: Trees in Paradise: A California HistoryIn "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.2020-08-1622 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFallows: China AirborneIn "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.2020-08-0922 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastEnglish: Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba and Then Lost It to the RevolutionIn "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.2020-08-0218 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastEgan: The KeepIn "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.2020-07-2618 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastDunning: The Bookman's PromiseIn "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.2020-07-1911 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastDunant: Sacred HeartsIn "Sacred Hearts," Author Sarah Dunant writes a novel set in the year 1570 during the Renaissance in which a sixteen-year-old Serafina is forced into the Italian convent of Santa Caterina. This discussion with the author took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-07-1218 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastDugoni: The ConvictionIn "The Conviction," Author and former civil litigator Robert Dugoni writes a suspense thriller novel about an attorney who does whatever it takes to save his son from legal troubles after a camping trip gone bad. This discussion with the author took place on a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-07-0522 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastDuBois: CartwheelIn "Cartwheel," Author Jennifer duBois writes a novel about an American foreign exchange student arrested for murder in Argentina, and her family's attempt to save their daughter by finding out what happened. This discussion with the author took place on a 2013 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-06-2822 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastDivakaruni: The Palace of IllusionsIn "The Palace of Illusions," Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni writes a novel based on the ancient Indian historical epic The Mahabharat as told from the point of view of a woman, Panchaali, who is married to five brothers throughout a civil war. This discussion with the author took place on a 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-06-2118 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCrosby: Books Inc. in BerkeleyCalvin Crosby is the former manager of Books Inc. in Berkeley when it first opened at its original location, and discussed the business of bookstores in the San Francisco Bay Area at the time and some recommended reading suggestions. This discussion took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California. The Books Inc. Berkeley website can be found at: https://www.booksinc.net/Berkeley.2020-06-1419 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCrais: The Forgotten Man: An Elvis Cole NovelIn "The Forgotten Man: An Elvis Cole Novel," Author Robert Crais writes a detective fiction novel in the continuing series that follows character Elvis Cole, a P.I. who looks for a killer that gives insight into Cole's past including his own father, of whom he had searched for since being a teenager. This discussion with the author took place on a 2005 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-06-0718 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCrain: Necessary ErrorsIn "Necessary Errors," Author Caleb Crain writes a novel based in the city of Prague just one year following the Czechoslovakia revolution of 1989, centering around a young man who has just arrived, seeking to discover himself. This discussion with the author took place on a 2013 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-05-3122 minJim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCrace: The PesthouseIn "The Pesthouse," Author Jim Crace writes a novel where families in the United States travel to Europe in order to make a better life and future for themselves. This discussion with the author took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-05-2418 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCorbett: Done for a DimeIn "Done for a Dime," Author and former private investigator David Corbett writes a crime fiction novel about the murder of a musician in the northernmost section of the San Francisco Bay, but as it turned out the homicide was only the beginning of the story. This discussion with the author took place on a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-05-1718 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCoplin: The OrchardistIn "The Orchardist," Author Amanda Coplin writes a historical fiction novel that follows the story of an orchardist who provides shelter for two runaway teens in the American West during the early 20th century. This discussion with the author took place on a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-05-1022 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCompton: Hailey's WarIn "Hailey's War," Author Jodi Compton writes a novel about a young woman named Hailey Cain who dropped out of the US Military Academy only to help her best friend from high school, forcing tough choices between the law and loyalty. This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-05-0321 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastClayton: The Wednesday Daughters: A NovelIn "The Wednesday Daughters: A Novel," Author Meg Waite Clayton writes a follow-up to "The Wednesday Sisters." This story follows the grown daughters of the women from the original novel's writing club as they travel to England to discover family secrets. This discussion with the author took place on a 2013 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-04-2622 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastChristensen: The Great ManIn "The Great Man," Author Kate Christensen writes a novel about a famous painter whose passing reveals a number of surprising secrets to all who knew him. This discussion with the author took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-04-1919 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCholdenko: Chasing SecretsIn "Chasing Secrets," Author Gennifer Choldenko writes a novel that takes place in San Francisco in the year 1900, and follows thirteen-year-old Lizzie Kennedy as she goes on house calls with her physician father while rumors abound that the plague has infected the city. This discussion with the author took place on a 2015 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-04-1225 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastChild: The Hard Way: A Jack Reacher NovelIn "The Hard Way: A Jack Reacher Novel," Author Lee Child continues his series about an ex-military cop, Jack Reacher, in which he is hired to track down people who kidnapped another man's family. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-04-0519 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCannell: On the Grind: A Shane Scully NovelIn "On the Grind: A Shane Scully Novel," Author Stephen J. Cannell continues the series following LAPD detective Shane Scully, in which misconduct in a murder case turns his life upside down. This discussion with the late author took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-03-2918 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCahill: Mysteries of the Middle Ages: The Rise of Feminism, Science, and Art from the Cults of Catholic EuropeIn "Mysteries of the Middle Ages: The Rise of Feminism, Science, and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe," Author Thomas Cahill writes about Europe during a period of time after the Dark Ages in which new ideas emerged in society, including art, literature, science, and religion, helping shape the foundations of the modern world. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-03-2219 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBurke: No Regrets: The Life of Edith PiafIn "No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf," Author Carolyn Burke writes a biography about the French singer Edith Piaf, how she rose to fame from a working-class neighborhood and became a symbol for France and a source of inspiration to many entertainers. This discussion with the author took place on a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-03-1521 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBuffa: Breach of TrustIn "Breach of Trust," Author D.W. Buffa continues the Attorney Joseph Antonelli series, in which a potential murder case could affect the upcoming U.S. presidential race due to the Vice President having been a possible witness. This discussion with the author took place on a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-03-0819 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBrundage: A Stranger Like YouIn "A Stranger Like You," Author Elizabeth Brundage writes a thriller novel about a businesswoman executive at a film company who is kidnapped by the screenwriter of a project she pulled the plug on. This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-03-0121 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBrewer: The Poet of Tolstoy ParkIn "The Poet of Tolstoy Park," Author Sonny Brewer writes a novel based on the true story of Henry Stuart, who transformed his life after doctors said he wouldn't live another year. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-02-2319 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBonner: Anatomy of Injustice: A Murder Case Gone WrongIn "Anatomy of Injustice: A Murder Case Gone Wrong," Author & Pulitzer Prize winner Raymond Bonner tells the true story of a 1982 murder in a small South Carolina town that resulted in the wrongful conviction of the late Edward Lee Elmore, putting him on death row for years before his eventual release. This discussion with the author took place on a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-02-1622 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBlake: The PostmistressIn "The Postmistress," Author Sarah Blake writes a novel in the time period of World War 2 as seen through the lives of two women, one a postmistress in Massachusetts and the other a broadcast dispatcher from overseas with Edward R. Murrow. This discussion with the author took place on a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-02-0921 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBernier: The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D.In "The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D.," Author Nichole Bernier writes a story about Kate who just lost her friend Elizabeth in a sudden accident, and how what she discovers about her friend after death changes perspectives on her own life choices. This discussion with the authors took place on a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-02-0222 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBenz and Lewis: The Revenge of the Shadow King (Grey Griffins #1)In "The Revenge of the Shadow King (Grey Griffins #1)," Authors Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis write a story about three friends in a Minnesota town who form a club called The Grey Griffins where they play a special card game, but things take a surprising turn when the monsters and unicorns from the card game come to life. This discussion with the authors took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-01-2619 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastArmstrong: The Great TransformationIn "The Great Transformation," Author and religious scholar Karen Armstrong writes a book about how a variety of religious traditions began, and how they could possibly answer problems in our society today. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-01-1919 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastAlger: The DarlingsIn "The Darlings," Author and former analyst at Goldman Sachs Cristina Alger writes a novel about a family that finds themselves in the middle of huge financial investigation. This discussion with the author took place on a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-01-1222 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastDornstein: The Boy Who Fell Out of the Sky: A True StoryIn "The Boy Who Fell Out of the Sky: A True Story," Author Ken Dornstein writes the true story of his brother David, an aspiring writer who died on Pam Am Flight 103 in 1988 due to a terrorist bomb that blew up the plane over Scotland. Ken Dornstein tries to solve the mystery of his brother's life and discovers the truth about himself in the process. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2020-01-0519 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastKidder: Strength in What RemainsIn "Strength in What Remains," Author Tracy Kidder writes the story of a man who arrived to the United States from Burundi after surviving a civil war and genocide, and how he devoted his life to helping others after going to medical school. This discussion with the author took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-12-2918 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastWatkins: Full of Grace: Miraculous Stories of Healing and Conversion Through Mary's IntercessionIn "Full of Grace: Miraculous Stories of Healing and Conversion Through Mary's Intercession," Author, Catholic speaker, and spiritual director Christine Watkins talks about her story of conversion to Catholicism, along with stories of several others from a variety of backgrounds, in an effort to inspire others. This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-12-2221 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastEllis: His Excellency: George WashingtonIn "His Excellency: George Washington," Author & Historian Joseph J. Ellis writes a biography of America's first president George Washington, illustrating how the nation came into being. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-12-1519 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastGlass: I See You EverywhereIn "I See You Everywhere," Author Julia Glass writes a story about two sisters and how they grow closer to each other while moving further apart at the same time, and illustrates what we can and cannot do for the ones we love. This discussion with the author took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-12-0818 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastGoldsmith: Indian WinterIn "Indian Winter," Author Jane Laura Goldsmith writes a coming of age novel about a fourteen-year-old girl in a small Montana town, centering around tensions between native Americans and white residents. This discussion with the author took place on a 2013 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-12-0123 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastTrillin: A Heckuva Job: More of the Bush Administration in RhymeIn "A Heckuva Job: More of the Bush Administration in Rhyme," Author Calvin Trillin presents a follow-up comedic commentary on President George W. Bush, including his surrounding cast of Cheney, Rice, Ashcroft, Bolton, and of course Brownie. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-11-2419 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastRichmond: The Year of FogIn "The Year of Fog," Author Michelle Richmond writes a novel about Abby Mason who loses her six-year-old daughter Emma somewhere in the fog of San Francisco. This discussion with the author took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-11-1718 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastSwofford: Jarhead: A Marine's Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other BattlesIn "Jarhead: A Marine's Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles," Author and U.S. Marine Anthony Swofford writes about his experiences during the first Gulf War of 1990, boot camp, and what it means to be an American and a soldier. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-11-1018 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastRichter: Beyond Smoke and Mirrors: Climate Change and Energy in the 21st CenturyIn "Beyond Smoke and Mirrors: Climate Change and Energy in the 21st Century," Nobel Prize-winning scientist Burton Richter writes about options for changing from a reliance on fossil fuels to a more sustainable energy system, and allows readers to come to their own conclusions. This discussion with the late author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-11-0321 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFlynn: Dark PlacesIn "Dark Places," Author Gillian Flynn continues the story of character Libby Day, whose mother and two sisters were murdered. In this novel, Libby travels to Missouri and Oklahoma only to surprisingly discover that her brother was not actually the killer, putting her on the run again from a killer on the loose. This discussion with the author took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-10-2718 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastColt: Brothers: On His Brothers and Brothers in HistoryIn "Brothers: On His Brothers and Brothers in History," Author George Howe Colt writes a memoir about how his brothers impacted his life, and how various iconic brothers in history such as the Van Goghs and Marx Brothers affected each other's lives. This discussion with the author took place on a 2013 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-10-2022 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastKava: Damaged: A Maggie O'Dell NovelIn "Damaged: A Maggie O'Dell Novel," Author Alex Kava continues her mystery novel series in which Special Agent Maggie O'Dell is sent to investigate a murder in the middle of a Florida hurricane. This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California. Photo: Deborah Groh Carlin (Prairie Wind Publishing)2019-10-1321 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCastleman: A Killing in Real EstateIn "A Killing in Real Estate," Author Michael Castleman writes a mystery novel set in San Francisco's Mission District and follows a newspaper columnist's search for the killer of his friend. This discussion with the author took place on a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-10-0621 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastShipstead: Seating ArrangementsIn "Seating Arrangements," Author Maggie Shipstead writes her debut novel about a wedding gone wrong for the eldest daughter of the Van Meter family, whose family have a tougher time than the bride. This discussion with the author took place on a 2012 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-09-2922 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBoyle: The WomenIn "The Women," Author T.C. Boyle writes a biography about architect Frank Lloyd Wright told through the eyes of four women in his life. This discussion with the author took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-09-2218 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastHolmes: The Well-Dressed Ape: A Natural History of MyselfIn "The Well-Dressed Ape: A Natural History of Myself," Author Hannah Holmes writes an informative guide into ourselves as human beings, and how we fit into the natural world as an animal among other animals. This discussion with the author took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-09-1518 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastWhite: Dead of NightIn "Dead of Night," Author Randy Wayne White writes a thriller novel in the Doc Ford series based in Florida about a biologist and flesh eating parasites that multiply in the nearby Florida waters. This discussion with the author took place on a 2005 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-09-0819 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastBruder: Burning Book: A Visual History of Burning ManIn "Burning Book: A Visual History of Burning Man," Author Jessica Bruder presents a tribute to the annual Burning Man event in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, including hundreds of photographs of the cultural phenomenon. This discussion with the author took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-09-0118 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastO'Nan: Songs for the MissingIn "Songs for the Missing," Author Stewart O'Nan writes a novel about a missing young woman, an Ohio community's efforts to find her, and a family trying to hold onto her memory. This discussion with the author took place on a 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-08-2518 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastLyall: The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the BritishIn "The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British," Author Sarah Lyall writes a anthropological field study and memoir about the culture of England. This discussion with the author took place on a 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-08-1819 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastVann: Caribou IslandIn "Caribou Island," Author David Vann writes a noir novel that explores marriage within the backdrop of the Alaska landscape. This discussion with the author took place on a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-08-1121 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastMagee: The Change of Life Diet and CookbookIn "The Change of Life Diet and Cookbook," Author Elaine Magee talks about recipes that can naturally relieve the symptoms of menopause, and also includes practical ways to manage without hormone replacement therapy and drugs. This discussion with the author took place on a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-08-0418 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastParkhurst: The Nobodies AlbumIn "The Nobodies Album," Author Carolyn Parkhurst presents a story about Octavia, a novelist who learns that her son has been arrested for the murder of his girlfriend. This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-07-2822 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastWright: God's SilenceIn "God's Silence," the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Author and Poet Franz Wright presents a collection of poems that celebrates what poetry and its silences can do for us. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-07-2118 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastSchaffer: Misdemeanor Man: A NovelIn "Misdemeanor Man: A Novel," Author Dylan Schaffer writes a novel about a public defender who chases corruption around his city's most prominent citizens. This discussion with the author took place on a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-07-1419 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastKanfer: Somebody: The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon BrandoIn "Somebody: The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon Brando," the late Author Stefan Kanfer provided the first complete examination of Marlon Brando, from his iconic career to who he was in life. This discussion with the author took place on a 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-07-0718 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastFiala: Letters from a Distant ShoreIn "Letters from a Distant Shore," Author Marie Lawson Fiala writes a memoir about a tragedy involving her 13-year old son, and how her family was uplifted by the trauma in the end. This discussion with the author took place on a 2010 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-06-3021 min
Jim Foster: Conversations On The CoastCollins: Lost SoulsIn "Lost Souls," Author Michael Collins presents a thoughtful examination of American life, exploring the imminent failure we experience economically and psychologically. This discussion with the author took place on a 2004 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.2019-06-2319 min