Brenda Wineapple: 'I never thought I liked historical fiction,' says the author of 'Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial That Riveted a Nation,' a nonfiction account of the Scopes case. 'But my list is long'.

WINEAPPLE, Brenda; WOMEN authors; READING interests; HISTORIOGRAPHY; TENNESSEE evolution controversy, 1925

An interview with an author, Brenda Wineapple, is presented. Topics include her unexpected appreciation for historical fiction, the political and cultural conditions surrounding the Scopes trial, and their favorite books and reading habits. She also discusses the role of narrative in compelling history writing, emphasizing the importance of drama, strong characters, and conflict in bringing historical events to life.