A fun chat with Elly Griffiths all about her new novel The Last Word, Wordle, writer’s retreats, and her cat’s posing problem. Plus – Dave botches a senior assassin assignment, Laura is ice cold at a banquet, and Andrew has a health care snafu. We also recommend: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, The Other Side of the Wall by Andrea Mara, and Unintended Cultivator by Eric Dontigney. Audiobook of the Week is Malignant by Anita Waller.
A fun chat with Nick Medina all about his new book Indian Burial Ground, pow wows, rattlesnakes, and using horror to make change. Plus – Dave’s docent interaction at the Denver Botanic Gardens leaves him puzzled.
We’re joined by Anthony Horowitz for a fun chat all about his novel Close to Death, maps in books, name dropping, and playing fair with the reader. Plus – Dave is dismantling stages, Laura is cord cutting and Andrew is looking for schools. We also recommend: The Lesser Dead by Christopher Buehlman, How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin, Star Scrapper by J.N. Chaney & Matt Goodwin. Audiobook of the Week is Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent.
A fun chat with Charlie Huston all about his novel Catchpenny, how his depression changed the book, 80s nostalgia, and why he shudders when he remembers the way he used to dress. Plus – Laura and Dave recap a hectic visit to CU Boulder and Andrew’s finally trying to get rid of some of the animatronics in his basement. We also recommend: Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, and A Sage’s Legacy by Xander Jade. Audiobook of the Week is A Cool Breeze on the Underground by Don Winslow.
We’re joined by Earl Swift for a conversation about his new book Hell Put to Shame, the horrors of peonage, and forgotten history. Plus – Dave’s soundboard skills are put to the test at school and he fails. Yet again.
A fun chat with Mary Kubica all about her book She’s Not Sorry, Chicago running, and how the twist came first. Plus – Laura slaps bold paint on an historic house and gets some unsolicited advice from the neighbors
A fun chat with Don Winslow all about his new book City in Ruins, learning how to gamble from his grandmother, directing Shakespeare, and junk food. Plus- Dave encounters a character of a repairman, Laura rails against cat sweaters in public, and Andrew has sticker shock. We also recommend: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera, Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh, and Metamancer by William I. Zard. Audiobook of the Week is Schrader’s Chord by Scott Leeds.
A fun chat with Scott Carson all about his new book Lost Man’s Lane, Napster, characters that take over, and his favorite day as a writer. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their trip to San Diego and Andrew finds out the all inclusive resort is not exactly all inclusive. We also recommend: James by Percival Everett, The Blue Blood Mage by Ben Pollard, and The Teacher by Freida McFadden. Audiobook of the Week is Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra.
A fun chat with Garrard Conley all about his book All the World Beside, humble pie, living the Puritan life, and why one might put flour on floorboards. Plus – Dave has an ice cream debacle.
Katherine Reay joins us to talk about her book The Berlin Letters, the ciphers she created for it, Berlin Wall history, and East German punk rock. Plus- Dave’s Urinetown set is fraught with hazards, Laura makes the New York Times, and Andrew goes to yet another animatronic convention. We also recommend: Plastic by Scott Guild, The Women by Kristin Hannah, and The Last Ranger by Peter Heller. Audiobook of the Week is The Mailman by Bentley Little.
A fun chat with Waubgeshig Rice all about his book Moon of the Turning Leaves, walking, getting lost down prepper YouTube rabbit holes, and why he couldn’t reveal all about Anishinaabe culture. Plus – Laura witnesses a strange new sport.
We’re joined by Amanda Jayatissa for a fun chat all about her new book Island Witch, Sri Lankan ghost stories, horror movies, and why she wasn’t allowed to read Archie comics growing up. Plus – Dave’s sub gets a little too cozy in his room, Laura makes a discovery while vintage clothes shopping, and Andrew’s on a workation. We also recommend: The Unquiet Bones by Loreth Anne White, The Massacre at Yellow Hill by C.S. Humble, and Portal to Nova Roma by J.R. Matthews.
We’re joined by Gregg Hurwitz for a fun chat all about his book Lone Wolf, not writing with the reader in mind, cults, and his prowess at lock picking. Plus – Dave’s stage combat students are too realistic with their “injuries” and Laura encounters a bizarre Cupid. We also recommend: Fever House by Keith Rosson, The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama XIV, and A Trek Through Time by J.R. Mathews. Audiobook of the week is You by Caroline Kepnes.
Dave is sweaty in class, Laura has a run-in with a nasty customer service agent, and Andrew gets a bizarre voice mail message from a telemarketer. Our recommendations are: Ask for Andrea by Noelle West Ihli, The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow, and From the Forest by L.E. Modesitt Jr. Audiobook of the Week is The Institute by Stephen King.
A fun chat with Allison Brennan all about her new book The Missing Witness, why it’s always best to interview people, and what’s wrong with her San Francisco Giants. Plus – Dave has a wacky ski adventure, Laura gets the skinny on her UPS driver, and Andrew witnesses a fracas in first class. We also recommend: Survive by Tom Bale, First Wizard by Jeffrey L. Kohanek, and Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger.
A fun chat with Janice Hallett all about her new novel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, how she makes her writing difficult on herself, letting her characters breathe, and tips on exfoliation. Plus – Dave is back (and bewildered) in Andrew’s basement, Laura is into winter gardening, and Andrew is on warning at work. We also recommend: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt, and Magic’s Mantle by Bruce Sentar. Audiobook of the Week is Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain.
We’re joined by Benjamin Stevenson for a fun chat all about his new book Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect, meta fiction, fair play mysteries, and wannabe author detectives. We also recommend: Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell, The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Edith Eger, and Asgards’ Fall by Robert Hinshaw. Audiobook of the Week is Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak.
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Denver librarian Amy Delpo joins us again to share her favorite reads of the past year. Plus – Dave gets his first massage in 20 years, Laura’s gobsmacked by her daughter’s hopes, and Andrew’s kids just can’t make it to school. Our recs this week are: The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman, Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia by Jason Pargin, and The Mage From Nowhere by B.T. Narro. Audiobook of the Week is Dirty Work by Larry Brown. Amy’s favorite books are: The Postcard by Anne Berest, The Wall by Marlen Haushofer, and Eve by Cat Bohannon.
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A fun chat with Amy Jo Burns all about her new novel Mercury, being a theater kid, small towns, and what it was like coming from a family of roofers. Plus – Dave doesn’t wanna share swimming lanes, Laura turns into a nurse over break, and Andrew takes the family to Vegas for that traditional Christmas trip. We also recommend: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology edited by Shane Hawk, The Book that Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence, Magelord by Andrew Christian. Audiobook of the Week is: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl.
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Dave pinballs his way down a mountain dodging trees and hunters, Laura ditches a concert at intermission, and Andrew watches the FBI raid his neighbor’s house. Our recommendations this week are: Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy, Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey, A Healer’s Way by Oleg Sapphire and Alexey Kovtunov. Audiobook of the Week is Surely You Can’t be Serious by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker.
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Our favorite books of the year! Plus – Dave joins a community band, Laura embarrasses herself again with a big ol’ rip in her jeans, and Andrew stands inside an NBA shower stall.
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Laura’s Favorites:
No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby
The Last Word by Taylor Adams
Hokuloa Road by Elizabeth Hand
Dave’s Favorites:
City of Dreams by Don Winslow
All the Ruined Men: Stories by Bill Glose
How to Disappear by Gillian McAllister
Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah
Andrew’s Favorites:
Mark of the Fool by J.M. Clarke
A Door into Time by Shawn Inmon
The Thousand Earths by Stephen Baxter
Jake’s Magical Market by J.R. Mathews
A Warship Named Sky by Saxon Andrew
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We chat with Tracy Clark all about her book Fall, never having a plan, corruption in Chicago, and taking delight in her characters’ misfortunes. Plus – Dave takes the heat, Laura is embarrassed in public, and Andrew can’t pose. We also recommend: Out There by Kate Folk, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer, and Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher.
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A fun chat with Jillian Cantor all about her book The Fiction Writer, turning everything into a murder scene, her obsession with lists, and how no one really owns any story. Plus- Dave and Laura recap their New Orleans trip and Andrew gets a new electric truck. We also recommend: Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward, They Called Us River Rats: The Last Batture Settlement of New Orleans by Macon Fry, and Jack Four by Neal Asher. Audiobook of the Week is A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.
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We’re joined by Christina Henry for a fun chat all about her book Good Girls Don’t Die, playing with genres, her disdain for Brad Pitt, and why she prefers running alone. Plus – Dave has Freshmen shell shock, Laura is puzzled over mic technique, and Andrew gets a new truck. Again. We also recommend: Parting Shot by Linwood Barclay, Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson, and Galaxy Unknown by M.R. Forbes. Audiobook of the Week is Fire with Fire by Candice Fox.
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A fun chat with Gilly Macmillan all about her new thriller The Manor House, her grandmother’s journal, Goodfellas, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and the reason why people don’t recognize themselves in the characters she writes. Plus – Dave wraps up his play, Laura is bitten by her cat, and Andrew discovers AI image creation. We also recommend: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, Stay Awake by Megan Goldin, and Cozy Isekai Craftsman: Lockwood by Blaise Corvin. Audiobook of the Week is So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin by Steve Martin and Adam Gopnik.
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We’re joined by Edward Carey for a fun chat all about his book Edith Holler, living in a theater in Romania, English pantomimes, and why it’s okay to cut into his book with a pair of scissors. Plus – Dave can’t stop worrying about flooding the black box theater, Laura runs into some drunky drunks in California, and Andrew preps for Halloween. We also recommend: Deep Fake by Ward Larsen, Starling House by Alix E. Harrow, and Vision Rising by L.L. Richman. Audiobook of the Week is The Curator by M. W. Craven.
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We’re joined by Matt Singer for a fun chat all about his book Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed the Movies, Siskel and Ebert’s heated rivalry, Siskel’s pranks, and why Siskel had a hard time introducing Ebert. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their weekend trip to Maryland, and Andrew has enough animatronics to fill a warehouse. We also recommend: Suffer the Children by Craig Dilouie, No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler, and Heartwood Mage by James Haddock. Audiobook of the Week is Curse of the Reaper by Brian McAuley.
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A fun chat with Hailey Piper all about her new book Cruel Angels Past Sundown, Splatter Westerns, angels, cannibals and swordplay. Plus – Dave’s students spy on him.
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A fun chat with Kasey Landsdale and Joe R. Lansdale all about their new comic series The Case of the Bleeding Wall, magical potions, Joe’s lifelong obsession with comic books, and how they had to rein in the goofiness while writing.
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A fun chat with Jean-Jacques Taylor all about his book Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men, how to talk to professional athletes, Deion’s relationship with his father, and Deion’s surprising frugality. Plus – Dave is sweaty and locked out of his classroom again.
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We chat with J. Reuben Appelman about his book While Idaho Slept, finding meaning in the true crime genre, the heroes that came out of the case, and the influence of social media. Plus – Dave is feeling disrespected at work, Laura discovers a new (renowned) country music singer, and Andrew pulls up the rear climbing a mini incline with his kids. We also recommend: Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent, Trans Galactic Insurance by Andrew Moriarty, and South Central Noir, edited by Gary Phillips. Audiobook of the Week is Hollywood by Charles Bukowski.
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A fun chat with Beth O’Leary about her book The Wake-Up Call, being an inefficient writer, poor Scrabble play, and why she loves reality TV. Plus – Dave is puzzled by a new teacher’s shady shenanigans, Nelson the dog gets sprayed by a skunk, and Andrew undergoes needle treatment. We also recommend: Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater, Come With Me by Ronald Malfi, and 14 by Peter Clines.
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A fun chat with Cara Hunter all about her new book Murder in the Family, her obsession with true crime, the Easy Rider soundtrack, and why she put pictures of her friends in her book. Plus – Dave attends a Theatre teacher conference where it breaks bad in a hurry.
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A fun chat with Lou Berney all about his new book Dark Ride, Linda Ronstadt posters, his favorite baseball movie, and the difficulties of tailing other cars. Plus – Dave does a triathlon relay, Laura has a fire alarm nightmare, and Andrew gets a shot in the neck. We also recommend: The Handyman Method by Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan, Homicide at the Haunted House by Beth Dolgner, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Audiobook of the Week is Abnormal Statistics by Max Booth III.
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A fun conversation with Meg Cabot all about her new book Enchanted To Meet You, her witchy relatives, running out of names, her winless trivia team, and how she wrote the book on her phone in the pool. Plus – Dave is a disaster in class, Laura’s cat sounds like an evil robot, and Andrew’s wife speeds into the garage to escape a certain speeding ticket. We also recommend: Hokuloa Road by Elizabeth Hand, Holly by Stephen King, and Émigré by Mike Watson. Audiobook of the Week is Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger.
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We’re joined by Yasmin Angoe for a fun chat about her new book It Ends With Knight, getting in character to write, the darker side of Charleston, and that time when she asked her daughter to hold her hostage. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their trip to Salida and Andrew’s up to his ghoulish eyeballs in animatronics. We also recommend: How to Disappear by Gillian McAllister, Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher and The Solstice Cabin by Arden Powell. Audiobook of the Week is Ozark Dogs by Eli Cranor.
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A fun chat with Samantha Young about her new book The Love Plot, line sitters, dressing her characters, and the delights of hot chocolate. Plus – Dave’s students think he looks like a crazed muppet, Laura has thoughts on Jagged Little Pill, and Andrew is busted playing possum. We also recommend: A Judgment in Stone by Ruth Rendell, Whalefall by Daniel Kraus, and Imperial Deserter by Andrew Moriarty. Audiobook of the Week is Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth.
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A fun chat with Isabel Cañas all about her new novel Vampires of El Norte, map study, book covers, and coming from a family of storytellers. Plus – Dave is in character for the first day of school, Laura has neighbor drama to report, and Andrew falls off a ladder. We also recommend: Louisiana Longshot by Jana DeLeon, Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan, and The Beacon at Barrington Light by Mike Watson.
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We’re joined by James Byrne for a fun chat all about his book Deadlock, showtunes, writing fan letters to authors, picking locks, and why you should always cast your manuscript. Plus – Dave is back at school and has a bout of social anxiety, Laura is puzzled by the Ziggy Marley show, and Andrew needs landscaping. We also recommend: None of This is True by Lisa Jewell, A Pilgrimage of Swords by Anthony Ryan, and Drowning by T.J. Newman. Audiobook of the Week is Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell.
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A fun chat with Mhairi McFarlane all about her new rom-com Between Us, writing about writers, David Simon, her notes & jokes file, fake clairvoyants, sealioning, and how she’s always in harvesting mode. Plus- Dave goes running in Nashville and is most displeased, Laura is taken aback at Sylvia’s new school uniform, and Andrew’s kids are back in school. We also recommend: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby, The Land: Founding by Aleron Kong, The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni. Audiobook of the Week is The Botanist by M. W. Craven.
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A fun chat with Tracey Lange all about her book The Connelys of County Down, video gaming, hoarding, and writing in the kitchen. Plus – Dave overreacts and Laura is not surprised. At all.
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A fun chat with Gillian McAllister all about her book Just Another Missing Person, spending loads of time on baby name websites, twists, and the genius of Love Island. Plus – Dave watches a show on a cell phone, Laura’s trying to create a prairie meadow, and Andrew’s got a literal pain in the neck. We also recommend: Animal Person by Alexander MacLeod, The Ferryman by Justin Cronin, and An Unexpected Magician by Guy Antibes. Audiobook of the Week is Red Queen by Juan Gómez-Jurado.
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A fun chat with Laura Lippman all about her novel Prom Mom, weather apps, the evils of golf courses, her Peleton addiction, and how she avoids jinxing the Orioles. Plus – Dave has a new goat slogan, Laura is freaked out by some strange neighbors, and Andrew’s appliances get misdelivered and resold. We also recommend: Among the Thugs by Bill Buford, Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby, and Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth. Audiobook of the Week is In the Dark by Cara Hunter.
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Dave complains about people talking on top of mountains, Laura is living out a Harry Chapin song, and Andrew’s movin’ on up. We recommend: Secondhand Spirits by Juliett Blackwell, Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane, and Salt by EJ Lowell and Nathan Lowell. Audiobook of the Week is The Mad, Mad Murders of Marigold Way by Raymond Benson.
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A fun chat with Annie Lyons all about her new novel The Air Raid Book Club, being a reader first and a writer second, #Tickety-Boo, the Kindertransport, and good solid dog names. Plus – Dave is scammed trying to sell a car, Laura goes fine dining , and Andrew has major hail damage. We also recommend: The Lie Maker by Linwood Barclay, Have You Seen Her by Catherine McKenzie, and Working Class by Nathan Lowell. Audiobook of the Week is Central Park West by James Comey.
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A fun chat with Paul Tremblay all about his new collection The Beast You Are, writing in free verse, Eddie Murray, strikethroughs, and getting scared while writing. Plus – Laura & Dave can’t pay tolls in Spain and Andrew does NOT want a male masseuse. We also recommend: My Government Means To Kill Me by Rasheed Newson, The Only One Left by Riley Sager, & Psyker by Rory Surtain. Audiobook of the Week is All the Ruined Men: Stories by Bill Glose.
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A fun chat with Stephen Kiernan about his new novel The Glass Chateau, Chagall’s stained glass windows, how to blow glass, talking to Veterans, and busking in Baltimore. Plus – We continue our European vacation recap in which we determine we’re too passive and Andrew shares his deep sea thoughts. We also recommend: Homecoming by Kate Morton, Nano by Marc Stapleton, and The Deal Goes Down by Larry Beinhart.
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We’re joined by Anthony McCarten for a fun chat about his new novel Going Zero, never accepting cookies, why we’re so quick to give up our privacy online, and how Neil Diamond taught him to play “Sweet Caroline.” Plus – The Policía Municipal pull Dave over in Spain and Andrew is cat attacked. We also recommend: Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, and Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. Audiobook of the Week is Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana.
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A fun chat with Hazel Gaynor all about her new novel The Last Lifeboat, the seaevacuees of WWII, survival stories, and drawing on her own family history. Plus – Dave is a bad driver.
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We’re joined by Hugh Howey to talk about Wool & Silo, crying while writing, living on a sailboat, his obsession with stairs, being an extra on Silo, and why he felt guilty during the filming process. Plus – Dave is in Tucson staring at planes, Laura has an airline security story, and Andrew has some choice words for the St. Louis arch. We also recommend: Murder in Tuscany by T.A. Williams, Taroniah at School by Peter Rhodan, The First Quarry by Max Allan Collins. Audiobook of the Week is Teenager by Bud Smith.
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We chat with Lynne and Valerie Constantine (Liv Constantine) all about their latest thriller The Senator’s Wife, the Greek evil eye, how they collaborate, and the many consultants they have on standby. Plus – Dave’s student has the cops called on him. (But it’s not like that, see.)
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We’re joined by Hannah Mary McKinnon for a fun chat about her new thriller The Revenge List, the aggressiveness of sun bears, always looking for the dark side, and shady Uber drivers. Plus – Dave gets an unpleasant surprise while fixing his backyard pond pump, Laura’s jobsite turns into The Money Pit, and Andrew is dealing with his own real life money pit. We also recommend: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell, Homeworld Lost by J.N. Chaney & Scott Moon, & The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent. Audiobook of the Week is One’s Company by Ashley Hutson.
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A fun chat with Taylor Adams all about his new thriller The Last Word, the power that reader reviewers hold, using household objects as weapons, writing poorly on purpose, and why the dog always has to live. Plus – Dave averts disaster driving back from his school’s Performing Arts Gala, Laura averts disaster while helping jump start a car, and Andrew does not avert disaster – he gets into an accident. We also recommend: Thick: And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom, Space Raiders by Ken Lozito, and Charlesgate Confidential by Scott Von Doviak.
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A fun chat with Juan Gabriel Vasquez all about his new novel Retrospective, the amazing life of Sergio Cabrera, the art of poetry reciting, and his favorite celebrity graves. Plus – Dave finds out why he shouldn’t be racing his students.
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We’re joined by Kara Thomas for a fun chat about her novel Out of the Ashes, her obsession with true crime shows, cases that received short shrift because of 9/11, the trouble with cold cases, and why her last YA book was so challenging to write. Plus – Dave deals craps, Laura’s stroll through Littleton turns into a varmint infested nightmare, and Andrew finally learns which celebrities he shares a birthday with. We also recommend: Wonderland by Jennifer Hillier, Honored Enemy by Raymond E. Feist & William R. Forstchen, and Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley. Audiobook of the Week is How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz.
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We’re joined by Brian Nelson for a fascinating chat about his book The Great Unmaking, how storytelling relates to education, chatgGBT hallucinations, the dangers of AI and short term thinking, and the fragility of democracies. Plus – Dave confronts a neighbor, Laura meets an overly dramatic waitress, and Andrew takes kids shopping for animatronics. We also recommend: Discovery by Jack and Sue Drafahl, A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher, & Orphans of Bliss: Tales of Addiction, edited by Mark Matthews. Audiobook of the Week is The Donut Legion by Joe R. Lansdale.
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We’re joined by J Ryan Stradal for a fun chat about his new book Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, battling prime rib platters, cribbage, blackened brats, and how his timeline in the book went from 3 months to 80 years. Plus – Dave is called upon to sing in front of a large audience. (He can’t sing.)
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We’re joined by Don Winslow for an entertaining chat about his new novel City of Dreams, Greek myths, losing kids in England, controversial chowder takes, and the reason why one of his books has short chapters. Plus – Dave ticks off his fellow runners during a marathon, Laura stumbles upon a weird underground gambling spot, and Andrew gets ready to put his house on the market. We also recommend: The Neighbors by Hannah Mary McKinnon, Junket: Untamed Alien Worlds by Mark Wayne McGinnis, and The Drift by C.J. Tudor. Audiobook of the Week is The Quiet People by Paul Cleave.
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We chat with New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz all about her new novel Sleep No More, the creative process, how we all have a core story, and why she won’t read time travel books. Plus – Dave is THAT GUY hitting the gym after New Year’s.
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KEN BRUEN Q&A
Ken Bruen is a critically acclaimed Irish crime writer who has been called “Bukowski on crystal meth.” He has won a Macavity Award, a Barry Award, and two Shamus Awards for the Jack Taylor series.
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We’re joined by Louise Kennedy for a fun chat about her novel Trespasses, being inspired to write by a medical diagnosis, the urge to always finish reading a book, shed writing, and always leaving the tea bag in. Plus – a strange man crashes Dave’s play during a performance, Laura is clumsy, and Andrew gives off Weird Al vibes. We also recommend: Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris, The Honeys by Ryan La Sala, and The Broker by CJ Williams.
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We are joined for a fun chat with Bianca Marais all about her new book The Witches of Moonshyne Manor, finding inspiration from The Golden Girls, ageism, podcasting, and the simplistic importance of “bum in chair.” Plus – Dave is dazed and confused returning to work after summer, Laura squirts water in band kids’ faces, and Andrew is sick. We also recommend: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim, The Club by Ellery Lloyd, & The Alien and Epic Story by Saxon Andrew. Audiobook of the week is New Teeth by Simon Rich.
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The Inside Flap Book Podcast 