Eleanor Wachtel, a renowned literary interviewer, reflects on her early life in Montreal and the scarcity of books that fueled her passion for literature. The conversation touches on her memorable interviews with Jamaica Kincaid, whose evocative storytelling and complex family dynamics resonate deeply, and Oliver Sacks, a neurologist whose insights into memory and narrative enrich storytelling. Mattea Roach, a Jeopardy! superchamp, joins to discuss the transition to her new author interview show, showcasing diverse literary voices.