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Encore Booknotes: Linda Greenlaw, "The Lobster Chronicles: Life On a Very Small Island"

Linda Greenlaw

About the Program

Linda Greenlaw sat down in 2002 to discuss "The Lobster Chronicles," her sequel to "The Hungry Ocean." The author recounts her experience as the captain of her own lobster boat Mattie Belle. Ms. Greenlaw details the evolution of lobster and talks about generational lobster family rivalry, global warming, and other challenges faced by lobsterers and lobster populations.

About the Authors

Linda Greenlaw

Linda Greenlaw is a former swordsboat captain. She is also the author of "The Hungry Ocean," "Recipes from a Very Small Island," and "All Fishermen Are Liars: True Tales from the Dry Dock Bar."
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Encore Booknotes: Linda Greenlaw, "The Lobster Chronicles:  Life On a Very Small Island"

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Past Airings

  • Saturday, May 7th at 6pm (ET)
  • Saturday, May 23rd at 6pm (ET)
  • Saturday, December 3rd at 7pm (ET)
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