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Miami-based author Patricia Engel has a new story collection out called "The Faraway World." She joins WLRN's Carlos Frías to talk about how the stories she wrote over the course of a decade are connected by themes of desire, sacrifice and moral compromise.

Cuban-American scholar Andy Gomez joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk about his new children's book "Lessons from Abuelo: History of Cuba.” It was inspired by his grandchildren's questions about the island's complicated history and their family's decision to come to the U.S.

Veteran journalist Mark Potter joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk about his book "Sunrise: A Photographic Journey of Comfort, Healing, and Inspiration," which he dedicated to his wife after she died of cancer. He still goes out every morning to photograph the sunrise in her honor. They also discuss his journalism career, during which he covered pivotal South Florida moments related to narcotrafficking, immigration and politics.

The Chang Gang joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk about their restaurant, Itamae, in Miami's Design District. Fernando, Nando and Val have been nominated as co-chefs for a James Beard Award, which are like the Oscars of the food world.

Legendary musician Paquito D’Rivera joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk about his illustrious career, his escape from Cuba and why he recently donated his archives to the University of Miami.

Syndicated humor writer Dave Barry joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk about his upcoming book, Swamp Story, which features the oddities of swamp culture and TikTok. They also discuss his life growing up and how his family, especially his mother, influenced his unique sense of humor.