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This week's Book Picks comes from Suzanna Hermans of Oblong Books in Rhinebeck and Millerton, New York and Drew Broussard from Rough Draft Bar & Books in Kingston, New York.

On Friday, August 9, banjo player and composer Alison Brown will play the Towne Crier Café in Beacon, New York. The concert is, in part, a celebration of the release of Brown’s Grammy nominated 1990 debut album “Simple Pleasures.”Alison Brown is the co-founder of the roots music label Compass Records Group - which will release the reissue of “Simple Pleasures” on streaming platforms and other music formats - including its first vinyl pressing. The Grammy Award winner’s appreciation for and adroitness with her instrument has helped her rise to the top of her field and she is highly sought after as a collaborator across genres.Alison currently serves on the Board of the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy, on the adjunct faculty of Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music and as co-chair of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize.

Robert Cameron was a top lawyer for one of the country's largest student loan servicers. In documents obtained by NPR, Warren called his hiring a "slap in the face to student loan borrowers."

By Joe DonahueAlbany, NY – Joe speaks with Darryl Strawberry about his career.

By Joe DonahueAlbany, NY – Joe speaks with figure-skating great, Scott Hamilton.

By Joe DonahueAlbany, NY – Joe speaks with figure skating's Scott Hamilton.

By Joe DonahueAlbany, NY – Joe speaks with Darryl Strawberry about his new memoir.

By Joe DonahueAlbany, NY – Joe speaks with Darryl Strawberry about his new memoir.

By Joe DonahueAlbany, NY – Joe speaks with Darryl Strawberry about his memoir.

By Joe DonahueAlbany, NY – The first part of Joe's interview with figure skater, Scott Hamilton.