One woman’s journey from local beauty queen to sit-com stardom - Betsy Burton reviews Funny Girl(Riverhead Hardcover) by Nick Hornby. Then—Austen Diamond shares how Dr. Dogcaptures the magic of their live shows.
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.