August 16, 2010 In 2002 Stephen Usery began working as one of a rotating corps of interviewers on Book Talk, a long-running radio show that features local and touring authors. Originally a segment of the Memphis Public Library’s radio-reading program, Book Talk, has become a vital part of the Bluff City’s literary life. From Madison Smartt Bell to Mary Higgins Clark, Usery’s calm demeanor and innovative questions have kept a remarkably broad selection of authors on their toes. Book Talk is broadcast Saturday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. on WYPL FM98.3.
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Stephen Usery chats with Chapter 16 about Book Talk, his weekly author-interview program on WYPL