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The Book Show #943

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Albany, NY – Although Githa Hariharan's novel "In Times of Siege" was published in 2003, it is still well worth examining, given its continued relevance. Gretchen talks to the author about the book's story of a mild mannered Indian university professor who finds himself forced to defend his teachings from religious extremists while simultaneously dealing with an alluring young student who has moved in with him.