In Hollywood, Charles Bukowski turns a very skeptical eye on Hollywood with this ribald account of the making of the film "Barfly," based upon his life. Writer Anthony Head, host of "Texas Dives Radio" joins me on this alcohol-fueled journey through the Hollywood of the 80s.

Garrie Borden joined me to explore this fascinating account look at the life and work of the acclaimed science fiction writer James Tiptree, Jr.--the alter ego of a woman, Alice Bradley Sheldon.

Chris Gardner talks with poet Anne Halsey about her work, including found poems based on early twentieth century medical records of women.

Diana Garcia talked with me and children's literature expert Dr. Teya Rosenberg about her beautiful new bilingual book The Girl Who Wanted A Piano, drawn from the life of San Marcos legend Ofelia Vasquez-Philo.

Rebecca Bell-Metereau and I talked about this fascinating autobiography of Jacques Lusseyrand, who became a leader of the French Resistance in World War II despite his blindness.

Chris Gardner talks with historian Jimmy McWilliams about his extensive biography of radical Southern poet Frank Stanford.

Award-winning poet E. D. Watson reads from and talks about her new book. How do we cope with the flood of disparate images that confront us on a daily basis?

Rev. Gregory Ross and I discuss "The Awakened Brain," by Dr. Lisa Miller, "a groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality and a bold new paradigm for health, healing, and resilience."

Chris Gardner and Ken Ward discuss The Hounding, by Xenobe Purvis, "a rich, atmospheric, novel thrumming with menace," according to "The New York Times."

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: You've probably read this iconic love poem. But what about the woman who wrote it? Join my conversation with Dr. Denae Dyck. She'll debunk myths about Elizabeth Barrett Browning and give us new insights into this passionate feminist and her poetry.