Listen as Daniel Pinkwater fans from the literary community read chapters from his latest witty and wonderful tale, The Yggyssey: How Iggy Wondered What Happened to All the Ghosts, Found Out Where They Went, and Went There (February 2009), the sequel to 2006's The Neddiad. And be sure to catch a very special interview with NPR's Scott Simon, as he and Daniel discuss the charms of LA, why food is fun, and the reason Daniel doesn't test his material on kids.

• Lev Grossman of TIME Magazine reads Chapter 6: Pacific Seas


• Bonus: TIME Magazine's Lev Grossman explains why he's been a Pinkwater fan since childhood...


• New York Times bestselling author ( and illustrator of both The Neddiad and The Yggyssey) Calef Brown reads Chapter 8: The Ghostiest Place in Town.
• Fuse 8 Blogger and children's librarian Betsy Bird reads Chapter 68: Schmenda


• And more to come!

The Galloping Ghost is a provocative, character-driven, atmospheric sports history that gives us a new understanding of a seminal sports figure, from raw and innocent athletic talent to mortal American icon. A symbol of rebellious manhood and virility, Red Grange is a reminder of the fleeting nature of fame, youth, and physical dominance.
Hear Gary Andrew Poole discuss his book with Rick Crandall on KEZW/1430-AM/Denver, Colorado. You can also subscribe to the Gary Andrew Poole: In The Fray podcast at itunes.

100 Words Almost Everyone Mispronounces is the latest in the best-selling 100 Words^® series settles the score on 100 controversies and misconceptions about words with difficult or slippery pronunciations. You can hear many of these words pronounced on this podcast.

A Wreath for Emmett Till is a sophisticated and thought-provoking poem written by Connecticut's poet laureate and award-winning poet Marilyn Nelson. This book combines emotion, history, and social commentary to bring the life and death of Emmett Louis Till back to our nation's consciousness.
Hear Marilyn Nelson read and talk about her book.