Betsy Burton reviews Richard Ford's Let Me Be Frank With You (Ecco Press) and Austen Diamond previews live shows by Colorado-based Elephant Revival.
Book reviews and concert previews brought to you by Betsy Burton, co-owner of The King's English Bookshop, and Austen Diamond, producer of 13% Salt. Books & Beats airs Saturdays at 7:35 a.m. and 9:35 a.m. during NPR's Weekend Edition.
Books & Beats: December 27, 2014
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