Interview: Sam Tanenhaus discusses The New York Times Book Review's efforts to diversify its book selections

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TONY COX
NPR Special
01-07-2005
Interview: Sam Tanenhaus discusses The New York Times Book Review's efforts to diversify its book selections

Host: TONY COX
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM

TONY COX, host:

It's safe to say there's a good numbers of readers who anxiously await The New York Times Book Review. That section prides itself on selections the editors think the paper's readers may find worthwhile. And being reviewed by The New York Times, especially a positive review, can mean a huge bump in sales for any author, not to mention new bragging rights. This Sunday's edition will feature two books about ...

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