Category Archives: Ideas and Opinions

An Interview with Nicholas Buccola , author of The Fire is Upon Us

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Ed Battistella

Nicholas Buccola is a writer specializing in American political thought. His book, The Fire Is upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate over Race in America (Princeton University, 2019) was the winner of the 2020 Oregon … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Ellie Anderson of the Ashland Public Library

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Ed Battistella

Ellie Anderson is Head of Adult Services at Ashland Branch of Jackson County Library Services, which she joined in 2020. She has a master’s degree in library science from Rutgers University and a BA in theatre from Oberlin College, and … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Colby Elliott of Last Word Audio

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Ed Battistella

COLBY ELLIOTT is an award-winning audiobook narrator and the talent behind ​​LAST WORD AUDIO. Originally from central Nebraska, he has a Master’s degree from The University of Denver and taught theatre before becoming a narrator. He was a finalist for … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Tod Davies: Talking about Talking Books

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Ed Battistella

TOD DAVIES is the author of The History of Arcadia series: Snotty Saves the Day, Lily the Silent, The Lizard Princess and now Report to Megalopolis: or The Post-modern Prometheus, which Kirkus Reviews called “A philosophical fable.” Tod is also the author two cooking memoirs Jam … Continue reading →

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