Originally aired September 7, 2021.
Ian welcomes Larry Watson onto the show to discuss his new novel, Lives of Eddie Pritchard, and the new film of his book Let Him Go.
After the break, Josh welcomes astronomer and author Caleb Scharf to discuss his new book, Ascent of Information.
Originally aired August 31, 2021.
Matthew FitzSimmons joins Liz to dig into his new cloning-centric thriller, Constance.
After the break, Jess McHugh and Josh discuss Americanon and what the thirteen bestsellers discussed in the book say about America.
Originally aired August 10, 2021.
In this extra special episode, guest host and musical conductor extraordinaire Roderick Phipps-Kettlewell interviews Daniel E. Freeman about his book Mozart in Prague.
Originally aired July 20, 2021.
Liz and Marilyn Peterson Haus start the episode discussing Haus’s latest, Half of a Whole, and its depictions of mental illness, twins, and zealotry.
After the break, James Beard Award-winner Beth Dooley joins Annie to discuss the intersections of food education, climate justice, local farming, and great recipes in the context of Dooley’s latest cookbook, The Perennial Kitchen.
Originally aired June 15, 2021.
Dave brings Ramsey County librarian Tami Lee for a return appearance, thoughtful book recommendations for civil and social justice, and great analysis of why a book club isn’t advocacy on its own.
After the break, Annie and Maggie Shipstead discuss novel research, women’s stories in aviation, and sexism’s alterations over time, viewed through the lens of Shipstead’s new novel, Great Circle.
Originally aired May 25, 2021.
First, Dave and Kim Dower discuss Dower’s newest collection of poetry, Sunbathing on Tyrone Power’s Grave.
After the break, Liz and Mary Dixie Carter dive into Carter’s new thriller novel, The Photographer.
Originally aired May 11, 2021.
In the first half of the hour, Dave welcomes Jim Heynen on-air.
After the break, Liz and Sophfronia Scott dig into Scott’s writing about Thomas Merton.
This week, Sam talks with author Ann Chiappetta about her new series of stories. Anne is joined by the readers of the Audible version, Graydon Schlichter and Lillian Yves.
