Topic: Books

Dr. Kirk Johnson, author of "Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway," and "Gas Trees and Car Turds," sat down with Plum's Tim Stenovec to talk about the ancient artifacts he's found all over the Eagle Valley. Dr. Johnson was visiting Vail and spoke as part of Vail Symposium's "Know Your Valley" series.

Stephen Bedford, General Manager of the Bookworm of Edwards, stopped by Fresh Tracks to talk about the various authors and artists who will be showcasing their work at the Bookworm this month.

Author Mira Kamdar stopped by Fresh Tracks to discuss her book "Planet India", a study of India's transformation into a microcosm of the world. Kamdar was in town as part of Vail Symposium's Hot Topic series.

Inspirational local author Diane Dike stopped by Fresh Tracks and spoke with Erik Williams about her non-profit Second Chance with Saving Grace and latest book "Gracie Discovers Her Purpose".

LA Times columnist and immigration expert Gregory Rodriguez drops by the Fresh Tracks studio to talk about his new book, Mongrels, Bastards, Orphans and Vagabonds: Mexican Immigration and the Future of Race in America.

Humor On The Slopes brought New Yorker caroonists to Beaver Creek for a laughter filled weekend. Plum was on hand for two wonderful events "Kidtooning" paired kids and cartoonists together for a collaborative work, and "Cartoons & Cocktails" allowed adults see their ideas transformed into art.

John Wood, founder and CEO of Room to Read and author of Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, stopped by the set of the MorningNoon&Night show to discuss Room to Read's progress in promoting literacy in the developing world.

MNN host Erik Williams interviews Verbatim Booksellers owner Robert Aikens about this summer's hot reads.

Vail third grader Lillian Johnson shares her award-winning work, "Adventure To The Moonhouse."