Ep. 8: Books by Mario Vargas Llosa, Garth Stein, and Gene Wilder are discussed by comedians Kurt Weitzmann, Nick Cobb, and Heather Thomson.

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In episode eight we have a touching tale told by a dog, a literary heavyweight from South America, and a fascinating look at the life, and loves, of a beloved comedy actor. We begin by getting an update on a very worthy cause, Margaret Cho’s “Be Robin” Project, inspired by the life and good works of legendary comedian, the late Robin Williams. From there we dive into an interesting array of books, starting with ‘The War At The End Of The World’ by Mario Vargas Llosa, considered one of the Pulitzer Prize winner’s best works, that tells a story from history that still resonates today. Next up, we look at the novel ‘The Art Of Racing In The Rain’, a heartfelt story about what it means to be a good human, as told from the perspective of “man’s best friend”. Finally, we take a look at a memoir from one of my favorite comic actors of all time, the multi-talented Gene Wilder, who’s ‘Kiss Me Like A Stranger” not only recounts his life and career, but also his thoughts on creativity, being an artist, falling in love, and living a happy life.

HEATHER THOMSON - ‘Kiss Me Like A Stranger: My Search for Love and Art’ - by Gene Wilder
St. Martin’s ISBN - 0-312-33706-3

NICK COBB - ‘The Art Of Racing in The Rain’ - by Garth Stein
Harper Collins ISBN - 978-0-06-153793-6

KURT WEITZMANN - ‘The War At The End Of The World’ - Mario Vargas Llosa
Farrar Straus & Giroux ISBN - 978-0-312-42798-6!