Jim Foster: Conversations On The Coast

In "Small Steps," Author Louis Sachar writes a young adult novel following the main character, Armpit, who is the process of turning his life around when a friend gets him involved in a get-rich-quick scheme. The novel focuses around issues including race, celebrity, and the connections that can shape a person's life. This discussion with the author took place on a 2006 episode of "Conversations O...

In "The Bible: A Biography (Books That Changed the World)," Author and Historian Karen Armstrong traces the origins of The Bible, how it transformed over generations, and how it eventually became accepted as Christianity's most important document. This discussion with the author took place on a 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

In "In the Kitchen," Author Monica Ali writes a novel about an executive chef who oversees an eclectic kitchen staff, giving an inside look at how a big hotel kitchen works. This discussion with the author took place on a 2009 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

In "Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit," Author Dane Huckelbridge writes a biography of Bourbon whiskey that also weaves in the history of America. This discussion with the author took place on a 2014 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

In "Without a Backward Glance," Author Kate Veitch writes a novel about children who were suddenly abandoned by their mother, and how they dealt with it throughout their lives. This discussion with the author took place on a 2008 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

In "Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective: Insider Tips on Getting the Best Value, Service, and Security in Accomodations from Bed-and-Breakfasts to Five-Star Resorts," Author and Travel Editor Peter Greenberg shares tips on finding a good place to stay while traveling, from motels to luxury resorts and bed-and-breakfasts, including tips on how to tell if your room is clean and guarding against...

In "Tipperary: A Novel of Ireland," the late Author Frank Delaney brings Irish history to life through the eyes of his main character Charles O'Brien during the period of the late 1800s and 1900s, where O'Brien returns to Ireland to preserve the Tipperary estate meeting notable figures along the way such as Charles Parnell and George Bernard Shaw. This discussion with the author took place on a 20...

In "The Art of Adapting," Author Cassandra Dunn writes a novel focusing on the life of a newly single woman and mother of two teenage children, and how her brother with Asperger's syndrome helps her cope with change and appreciate the small moments in life. This discussion with the author took place on a 2014 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, Cal...

In "American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare: The Life and Times of Gypsy Rose Lee," Author & Historian Karen Abbott tells the story of Gypsy Rose Lee, how she helped America through the Great Depression and embodied the American Dream. This discussion with the author took place on a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

In "The Burn Zone: A Memoir," Author Renee Linnell writes about her true life experiences starting as a surf model and professional tango dancer, then as a businesswoman with an MBA, only to find herself brainwashed in a cult after following her spiritual teacher for seven years. In the book Linnell talks about what she learned after her departure from the cult, including recognizing the fact that...

Author Terry Jastrow blends fact and fiction in his novel entitled "The Trial of Prisoner 043," where former US president George W. Bush is made to stand trial in the International Criminal Court for war crimes in connection with the Iraq war. Jastrow and his wife, actress Anne Archer, stop by Conversations On The Coast to discuss this unique realistic fiction with host Jim Foster.