From the Jasmine Fields of France to the Bayous of Louisiana: When Place Informs Plot Submitted by Michelle Cavalier on Sun, 11/07/2021 - 1:03am Erin Z. Bass leads a discussion between David Armand (The Lord's Acre), Pamela Binnings Ewen (The Queen of Paris), and Anne L. Simon (The Year of Yellow Jack) about how location informed their newest novels. Tags: LBF
Clovis Crawfish and the Feu Follet Submitted by Michelle Cavalier on Sun, 11/07/2021 - 1:00am Julie Fontenot Landry, author and daughter of the creator of Clovis Crawfish, talks about the character's 60 year history and his latest adventure. Tags: LBF
Celebrating with St. Joseph Altars: The History, Recipes, and Symbols of a New Orleans Tradition Submitted by Michelle Cavalier on Sun, 11/07/2021 - 1:59am Author Sandra Scalise Juneau talks about the history of the St. Joseph Altar, the traditions that surround it, and demonstrates the carving of a traditional Sicilian fig cake, or cuccidata. Tags: LBF
When Bad Things Happen, Find Your Superpower Submitted by Michelle Cavalier on Sat, 11/06/2021 - 2:24am Authors Nancy Rust and Carol Stubbs discuss how to find your superpower when you encounter challenges and difficult times in your life. Tags: LBF
Was there a Louisiana conspiracy in the murder of JFK? Submitted by Michelle Cavalier on Sat, 11/06/2021 - 2:23am Alecia P. Long, Fred Litwin, and Robert Mann discuss New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and his prosecution of Clay Shaw following the assassination of JFK. Tags: LBF
Patriarchy, Toxic Masculinity, and the Queer Young Adult Experience Submitted by Michelle Cavalier on Sat, 11/06/2021 - 2:13am YA authors Lev Rosen (Camp) and Adam Sass (Surrender Your Sons) discuss the inspiration for their new books. This program is strongly recommended for ages 14 and older due to a frank discussion of the importance of sex education. Tags: LBF