This week's show is a little longer than usual due to some surprise ringing-in at the very end.  Bedeviled as we were by some connectivity issues at the start, it all turned out quite okay.  You are going to want to hang in for the full show to get the advance word on "Bamboo Dreams".  And no, we are not going to provide any hints about what that could possibily be, except this one:  Felt is involved.  Enough said.
Other topics tackled before we get the the Bamboo Dreams finale?
Some theories on mean shopgirls around the world.  Oprah, you are not alone.
Book recommendations: one to read and one we are staying entirely away from for reasons that will be obvious in the discussion.
Movie Talk:  The Way Way Back
And some mailbag notes from you and to you, including a special shoutout to THE MAN IN THE SEERSUCKER SUIT.