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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST By Jessica Roy Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/11/06/jonathan_safran_foer/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/11/06/jonathan_safran_foer/index.html?source=rss The polarizing author and vegetarian discusses his new book, "Eating Animals," and the hefty cost of cheap food By Kerry Lauerman Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/10/23/lethem/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/10/23/lethem/index.html?source=rss The writer talks about his new novel's ambivalent take on New York, and how cultural obsession can lead to madness By Thomas Rogers Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/10/16/richard_dawkins/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/10/16/richard_dawkins/index.html?source=rss The scientist talks about his guide to evolution, his own fame and why it's pointless to argue with creationists By Thomas Rogers Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/10/15/edmund_white_interview/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/10/15/edmund_white_interview/index.html?source=rss The gay literary lion talks about his juicy memoir, same-sex marriage -- and his beef with Gore Vidal By Vincent Rossmeier Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/09/19/better_pencil/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/09/19/better_pencil/index.html?source=rss No! The author of "A Better Pencil" explains why such hysterical hand-wringing is as old as communication itself By Joe Coscarelli Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/09/03/stephen_elliott/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/09/03/stephen_elliott/index.html?source=rss Author Stephen Elliott talks about the grisly trial, and the prescription dependency, he could not shake Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/08/26/lucinda_rosenfeld/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/08/26/lucinda_rosenfeld/index.html?source=rss Lucinda Rosenfeld talks about the dark side of female friendships and plants a stiletto in sisterhood clichés By Kerry Lauerman Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/08/21/bruni/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/08/21/bruni/index.html?source=rss Former New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni on his torturous lifelong relationship with food By Vincent Rossmeier Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/08/19/mike_dash_mafia/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/08/19/mike_dash_mafia/index.html?source=rss Before there was Al Capone, there was Giuseppe Morelli. Author Mike Dash talks about his legacy -- and his violence By Judy Berman Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/08/05/hannah_friedman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/08/05/hannah_friedman/index.html?source=rss The author of young-adult memoir "Everything Sucks" talks about drugs, anorexia and why "Gossip Girl" gets it wrong By Andrew O'Hehir Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/07/16/dave_eggers/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/07/16/dave_eggers/index.html?source=rss The literary star discusses the future of journalism, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and his new book By Sarah Hepola Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/07/01/god_says_no/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/07/01/god_says_no/index.html?source=rss "God Says No" author James Hannaham talks about religious repression, life in the closet -- and sex in the bathroom By Amy Benfer Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/06/18/kate_christensen/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/06/18/kate_christensen/index.html?source=rss Author Kate Christensen talks about acting on desire, clueless shrinks and illicit romps in Mexico By Vincent Rossmeier Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/06/10/viral_culture/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/06/10/viral_culture/index.html?source=rss The man who created flash mobs explains why crazes like Susan Boyle ruin our ability to focus on the big picture. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/media/2009/06/05/books_connelly/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/media/2009/06/05/books_connelly/index.html?source=rss Need a thriller? This bestselling author recommends one of his favorites. By Amy Reiter Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/06/01/womenomics/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/06/01/womenomics/index.html?source=rss The authors of "Womenomics" challenge professional women to say no to overly demanding jobs -- even in a recession. By Joan Walsh Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/04/06/cullen/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/04/06/cullen/index.html?source=rss As a Salon reporter, Dave Cullen exploded myths about the tragic school shooting, now the subject of his new book. He talks about what the media bungled -- and what still surprises him. By Nina Power Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/04/04/charlotte_roche/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/04/04/charlotte_roche/index.html?source=rss Controversial "Wetlands" author Charlotte Roche talks about bodily functions, shaving pubic hair, and why there are so few euphemisms for female masturbation. By Vincent Rossmeier Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/03/24/wikipedia/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/03/24/wikipedia/index.html?source=rss The author of a new book says no, and talks about how a site spawned by an Ayn Rand enthusiast became our most popular encyclopedia. By Kevin Berger Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/03/09/jonathon_keats/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/03/09/jonathon_keats/index.html?source=rss Who would dare turn Jewish saints into whores, murderers and false messiahs? Jonathon Keats explains what inspired "The Book of the Unknown," his entrancing new collection of fables. By Andrew Firestone Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/03/05/alan_moore_q_a/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/03/05/alan_moore_q_a/index.html?source=rss Alan Moore talks about his career, his favorite characters and his bad influence on the comics world. By Katharine Mieszkowski Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/01/30/dalton_conley/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/01/30/dalton_conley/index.html?source=rss We e-mail, we text, we Facebook, we blog. Are we more productive today or just more anxious? By Sarah Hepola Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/01/27/bergner/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/int/2009/01/27/bergner/index.html?source=rss Author Daniel Bergner talks about extreme erotic behavior and why we have more in common with sadists and fetishists than we might like to believe.