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The Shelley Irwin Show

The Untold Story of Books

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 24, 2024 at 10:37 AM EDT

Michael Castleman talks about his new book.

The author of The Untold Story of Books, A Writer’s History of Book Publishing Michael Castleman talks about a story full of surprises, answering the questions, why did books become favored Christmas presents and why NYC AS the nation’s publishing capital. Michael shares his insights.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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