If you’re the kind of person who likes your books like your coffee — quick, bold, and with a surprise punch — then Between the Covers: A Literature Quicky might just be your new favorite way to spend 10 minutes on a Wednesday evening.
Hosted by the enigmatic Tofu Dave, this WCOM original show goes live every Wednesday at 6pm, but don’t expect a long-winded literary circle. Nope. Tofu Dave cuts the fluff and dives straight into the mind of authors — fast, provocative, and socially aware. “Between The Covers is a fast-paced 10-minute author interview,” he says. “The conversations are intellectually stimulating, socially conscious, diversity aware, and most of all, provocative and amusing.” (In other words, everything your high school English class wasn’t.)
✨ A Starship Arrival, Fueled by Curiosity
Tofu Dave didn’t just walk into WCOM — he beamed in. When asked how he landed at the station, he simply said, “The center of the universe, landed by Starship Enterprise.” Naturally.
His motivation for starting a show was just as cosmic: curiosity. Each week, when new books arrive (like literary gifts from the universe), he curates his interviews based on what sparks interest. No gimmicks, no algorithms. Just a sharp mind, a good book, and 600 seconds of gold.
🎙️ Books, Insight, and the Occasional Dalai Lama
Over the years, Between the Covers has hosted a diverse array of authors, but one moment stands out — a conversation about The Book of Joy , co-authored by none other than Douglas Adams and the Dalai Lama. Casual.
One guest even remarked, “You’ve crammed more in 10 minutes than I’ve discussed in an hour before.” That’s the Tofu Dave effect. Ten minutes may not seem like a lot of airtime, but with the right questions and no wasted breath, it’s enough to pull meaning from the margins.
🔗 Want More?
You can catch past episodes and dig into the archives at tofudave.com. Pro tip: bring your brain, your heart, and maybe a pen — you’ll want to take notes.
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