Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
Bibliophile Nicholas Basbanes shares his latest volume, which explores how reading has inspired and shaped some of important minds throughout human history, with a look at today’s literary adventures and explorations in the interpretation of poetry, translations, and religious texts.
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- Nicholas Basbanes Author, investigative reporter, syndicated columnist, literary editor and freelance writer
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