About Books and Writers was a a nationally syndicated radio program hosted by Robert Cromie, in cooperation with the American Library Association.
April 5, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with Carolyn Forche, who has written about El Salvador.
May 3, 1983 - About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie talks with Joan Beck about her book about giving a child a head start in life.
May 10, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with Michael Straight about his book After Long Silence.
May 17, 1983 - On this episode of About Books and Writers, host Robert Cromie talks to Mary Morris about her novel Crossroads.
May 24, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with Daniel B. Frank, author of Deep Blue Funk, a book about teenage unwed mothers.
May 31, 1983 - About Books and Writers host Robert Cromie talks with Norman Mailer about his latest novel, Ancient Evenings.
June 7, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with Zbigniew Brzezinski, former National Security Adviser to President Carter about his book, Power and Principle.
June 21, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with James B. Stewart about his book, The Partners. The book is about American law firms.
June 28, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with NBC News’ John Chancellor and Associated Press’ Walter Mears, about their book, The News Business.
July 5, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with author Calvin Trillin about his book, Third Helpings.