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The Book Show

The Book Show

Louise Erdrich - Python's Kiss

By Joe Donahue

Published April 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT

Book cover for 'Python's Kiss' by Louise Erdrich

Louise Erdrich, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Night Watchman,' returns with 'Python’s Kiss,' a new story collection that blends the everyday with the uncanny. Spanning decades, these stories explore love, loss, and the porous boundary between worlds.

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Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.

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