Book reviews – The Inside Flap: A Weekly Book Podcast

Slinging Jokes With Sidney Karger

June 8, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We talk to Sidney Karger all about his book Best Men, procrastination tools, submitting jokes for Weekend Update, and his favorite Housewives. Plus – Dave orders the wrong grilled cheese and there’s a black widow spider on the loose.

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Ep. 212 Going Up The Down Staircase With Hugh Howey

June 1, 2023June 8, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Staring Into The Evil Eye With Liv Constantine

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Ep. 211 To Uber Or Not To Uber With Hannah Mary McKinnon

May 24, 2023May 23, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Ep. 210 How To Write Poorly On Purpose With Taylor Adams

May 19, 2023May 23, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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The Best Celebrity Graves With Juan Gabriel Vasquez

May 11, 2023May 12, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Ep. 209 Cold Case Concerns With Kara Thomas

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Ep. 208 AI Is Coming For You With Brian Nelson

April 27, 2023May 4, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Ep. 207 Bratwurst Burning With J Ryan Stradal

April 25, 2023April 27, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Ep 205 Broken Desks & Drones With Dana Stabenow

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Dana Stabenow for an entertaining chat about her new book Not the Ones Dead, the best part of the animal to eat, Mutt the scene stealing dog, having her own personal mapmaker, her broken desk, and the drone that was watching her while she was weeding. Plus – we finish our recap of our London trip with a story of Dave busting in the women’s loo and Andrew runs into some Ugly Americans in Mexico. We also recommend: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn, Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham, Shadeslinger by Kyle Kirrin. Audiobook of the Week is Joe Victim by Paul Cleave.

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Fish & Grits For Breakfast With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat wit Dolen Perkins-Valez all about her book Take My Hand, reproductive justice, fish & grits, hooking the reader, and why she was scared to write this book. Plus – we continue to recap our trip to London with a tale of Day Five Tim.

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How To Dial A Rotary Phone With Lauren Thoman

April 7, 2023April 12, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Lauren Thoman all about her novel I’ll Stop The World, time travel, being selected for Mindy’s Book Studio, and her stalkeresque Star Trek obsession. Plus – Dave recounts what it was like returning to work after the shooting at his school and we continue our recap of our London trip.

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Writing For Revenge With Harper Kincaid

April 5, 2023April 12, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Harper Kincaid all about her new book A Midsummer Night’s Scheme, revenge driven writing, Henry Rollins, mafia movies, and the secret behind her website’s video. Plus – Part 3 of our London trip recap.

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The Lost Art Of Writing Letters With Colleen Oakley

April 4, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Colleen Oakley all about her new book The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise, Salt-N-Pepa songs, video games, leg shakers, and why she makes her kids write letters. Plus – we continue our London trip recap.

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Nicknaming Judges With Robert Dugoni

April 3, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Robert Dugoni all about his new thriller Her Deadly Game, anxiety, why he acts out scenes that he’s written, Maximum Milt, golf, chess, and how he knows when he’s done with a book. Plus – we begin our recap of our trip to England with 73 Theater kids in which we start losing kids within five minutes of landing at Heathrow.

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Ep. 204 How To Send Food Back With Dan Ahdoot

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Dan Ahdoot for a hilarious chat all about his book Undercooked, Persian food delicacies, French for beginners, strength circles, returning fries at McDonald’s, and how the heart is the most delicious part of an animal. Plus- Dave shares a scary story about the recent shooting at his school, Laura is suffering from chaperone anxiety, and Andrew finds a job. We also recommend: Sundial by Catriona Ward, The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford, and Tribes of Kragdon-ah by Shawn Inmon. Audiobook of the Week is The Ravenmaster: My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London by Christopher Skaife.

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Ep. 203 How To Get Rid Of Putin With Alma Katsu

March 16, 2023March 15, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Our favorite guest returns! Alma Katsu is back to talk all about her new spy thriller Red London, Russian oligarchs, Billionaires Row, and getting rid of Putin. Plus – Dave’s students find him irresponsible, Laura is called to an accident scene by a cop and Andrew hits the slopes. We also recommend: Blood Relations by Jonathan Moore, Don’t Believe It by Charlie Donlea, and Farilane by Michael J Sullivan. Audiobook of the Week is The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence S. Ritter.

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Writing Dirty Limericks With Peter Swanson

March 12, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Peter Swanson for a fun chat about his new thriller The Kind Worth Saving, imagining people as kids, dirty limericks, and the reason he writes next to a real human skull. Plus – Dave’s school pulls out none of the stops for International Women’s Day.

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Ep. 202 Blurring The Line With William Landay

March 9, 2023March 8, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by William Landay for a fun chat about his new novel All That Is Mine I Carry With Me, blurring the line between fact and fiction, Orioles baseball, reading the ebook and the physical book at the same time, and the surprising place he found the title for his novel. Plus – Dave is a bucket of sweat, Laura calls Andrew out on his driving, and Andrew is Mr. Fixit around the house. We also recommend: A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab, The Buried Symbol by Jeffrey L. Kohanek, and Bull Mountain by Brian Panowich.

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Ep. 201 A Tale Of Voodou With Veronica G. Henry

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We talk to Veronica G. Henry all about her new novel The Foreign Exchange, the misperceptions of Voodou, the importance of opening paragraphs, and location scouting. Plus – Dave’s turning into the Music Man, Laura’s concerned about school counselors who are put off by tears, and Andrew finds old compromising pictures of himself. We also recommend: Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper, Mark of the Fool by J.M. Clarke, and Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber.

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How To Rescue A Porsche With Mark Greaney

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Mark Greaney about his new Gray Man thriller Burner, how he plans out and writes his action scenes, sailboat names, learning when to leave out the details, watching the Gray Man movie, and why he won’t approach someone if he spots them reading one of his books. Plus – Laura takes Sylvia to a silks class and finds circus life hard.

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Ep. 200 The Trouble With Sperm Donors With J.T. Ellison

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with J.T. Ellison all about her new novel It’s One of Us, the trouble with the sperm-donation industry, interior design, ghostwriters, and why she loves polling her readers. Plus – Dave builds a revolving stage, Laura’s car reeks of old yogurt, and Andrew spots a celebrity on his flight. We also recommend: The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. by Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland, 48 Hours to Kill by Andrew Bourelle, and The Other Place by Nathan Hystad. Audiobook of the Week is The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.

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Ep. 199 Burning On Chocolate

February 16, 2023February 21, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Dave’s belt is too tight, Laura burns herself on a chocolate chip, and Andrew loses at Monopoly. Our book recommendations include: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton, Meru by S.B. Divya, and Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino. Audiobook of the Week is The Devil Himself by Peter Farris.

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Running Long With Deborah Crombie

February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Deborah Crombie for a fun chat all about her new book A Killing of Innocents, the tricks to writing a long running series, and Jungle Red – her crime writers group. Plus – Dave can’t get over the guy at the car detailing shop.

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Ep. 198 Writing With Cats With Deepti Kapoor

February 1, 2023January 31, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Deepti Kapoor all about her novel Age of Vice, getting comparisons to The Godfather, her time as a journalist, an insane bidding war, and how she can’t write without cats. Plus – Dave has a disastrous cold weather run, Laura spots a bizarre hat, and Andrew breaks down the library’s Meth situation. We also recommend: The Cloisters by Katy Hays, Gangland by Chuck Hogan, and Nomad Healer by N.J. Buller. Audiobook of the week is Safe by S.K. Barnett.

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Ep. 197 How To Stop And Smell The Corpse Flowers With Robert Justice

January 26, 2023January 25, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Robert Justice for a fun chat all about his novel They Can’t Take Your Name, wrongful convictions, the historic Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Langston Hughes, podcasting, and a stinky corpse flower. Plus – Dave’s students get stuck in the school elevator and can’t stop screaming, Laura can’t keep the family together at the zoo, and Andrew’s out of work and yet still has no time for anything. We also recommend: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, Beasts of the Earth by James Wade, and Escaping Gravity by J.D. Sullivan. Audiobook of the Week is The Choice by Gillian McAllister.

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Puppetry Of The Panicked With Grady Hendrix

January 19, 2023January 18, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Grady Hendrix about his new book How to Sell a Haunted House, his experiences with radical puppet collectives, not knowing if a book is working while writing, and the reason he hated The Velveteen Rabbit. Plus – Dave can’t escape his students.

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Ep. 196 The Life Of A Doorman With Michael Ledwidge

January 11, 2023January 10, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Michael Ledwidge for a fun chat about his new novel Hard To Break, working as a doorman, Star Trek, baseball, and how he got his start writing with James Patterson. Plus – Dave runs rehearsal with a very loose hand, Laura takes umbrage with the trash service, and Andrew gets a big surprise at work. We also recommend: My Darkest Prayer by S.A. Cosby, The House in the Cerulean Sky by TJ Klune, and Old Man Space Ranger by Douglas Michaels.

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Jayne Ann Krentz Doesn’t Read Time Travel

January 4, 2023January 18, 2023 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Ep. 195 How To Be A Productive Procrastinator With Maureen Johnson

December 29, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Maureen Johnson about her new Truly Devious mystery Nine Liars, her love of classic mysteries, hide and seek, putting clues in maps, comedy troupes, and how she makes procrastination work for her. Plus- Dave battles the local King Soopers, Laura gets injured playing a card game, and Andrew’s pipes freeze. Merry Christmas! We also recommend: Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora, The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris, and The Last Hunter by J.N. Cheney and Terry Mixon. Audiobook of the Week is The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley.

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Ep. 194 Books Of The Year & A Ken Bruen Q&A

December 21, 2022December 22, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined once again by Denver librarian Amy Delpo and we all share our favorite books of the year. Plus- Dave & Andrew have a mini high school reunion and Laura attends her first NFL game.

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.

What were your thoughts on the World Cup this year?
My team for The World was Croatia, damn Argentina.
Shame about the venue.

You once wrote that the character of Jack drains you to write because it’s too personal. Did he get any easier to write for? Did he stop talking to you?

Jack stopped talking to me for 2 months, not a flicker then I got food poisoning and after, Jack was back.
Go figure!

Why do we love Jack so much? Here’s a drug ravaged nun hating alcoholic with a priest for an archenemy who loathes his own mother and yet…

I think Jack’s appeal is no matter what chaos the world flings at him, he crawls back.
Writing Jack is all I know of heaven and hell, I enjoy when he goes on the warpath, I get to vent at my bete noires.

What do you say to your critics under your breath and late at night when they say things like you’ve gone too far?

Critics, well late at night I think of in relation to hurlies.

Galway is a big character in all the Jack Taylor books although at times it doesn’t come across as particularly rosy. Has the city finally embraced the Jack Taylor books or are you persona non grata?

Jack is almost a real character in Galway especially Ian Glen when he is filming in town and is mobbed!
People shout at me
Give a Jack a break.

What’s your writing process like?

I sit in my kitchen with daily life swirling around me and just write.

What do you think of the cinematic treatment of your work?

I think Blitz got it mostly right and it is a huge seller on DVD.

I love the Max & Angela books you wrote with Jason Starr. Did you enjoy that experience?

Jason Starr is like my mirror image but way younger, we’d literally thought it would be fun to write together and it surely was.

What does one do with a doctorate in metaphysics?

Metaphysics allows you to peer into the souls of others, not an encouraging experience.

What is the last show you watched/binged and really enjoyed?

Ozark is my all time favourite.

Favorite authors?

My five favourite authors are
Jim Sallis
Jason Starr
David Goodis
Raymond Chandler
Wayne Saalman

What world or place would you like to visit?

I’d love to go to Nepal.

Who are you currently reading right now?

I’m currently reading John Connolly, I think he is the best mystery writer writing today.

Great questions and you’ll laugh, my wife says I write like I speak, short, brief and not entirely serious.

Laura’s favorites:

These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
True Biz by Sara Novic
The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. Mandel
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano (2020)

Dave’s favorites:

Night of the Living Rez: Stories by Morgan Talty
After the Lights Go Out by John Vercher
The Twist of a Knife by Anthony Horowitz
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
The Trees by Percival Everett (2021)

Andrew’s favorites:

- Our Lady of the Artilects by Andrew Gillsmith
- The Thousand Earths by Stephen Baxter
- Jake’s Magical Market by J.R. Matthews

The Last Hunter

by J.N. Chaney & Terry Mixon

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Ep. 193 Watching TV & Writing Books With Nikki Payne

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Nikki Payne all about her new novel Pride and Protest, riffing off of beloved works of art, DJ culture, bounce music, the intensely personal nature of gentrification, how being an anthropologist affects her writing, and what’s playing on her TV in the background as she writes. Plus – Dave gets screamed at while running, Laura takes Sylvia to get her driver’s license, and Andrew tears up watching his son perform. We also recommend: Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera, When She Was Good by Michael Robotham, and Aether’s Blessing by Daniel Schinhofen. Audiobook of the Week is Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier.

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Ep. 192 Gettin’ Spicy With Samantha Vérant

December 7, 2022December 15, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by Samantha Vérant for a fun chat about her new novel The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique, being a foodie, her love of quirky characters, her green bean eating cat, spice dealers, and why her husband doesn’t like her taking pictures of him. Plus Dave marches in a parade as a waterboy, Laura gets a surprise at a coffeeshop, and Andrew is upsold. We also recommend: A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson, and Slip Runner by J.N. Cheney. Audiobook of the Week is What I Talk about When I Talk about Running by Haruki Murakami.

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Ep. 191 Writing Well With Others With Kimberly Belle

December 2, 2022December 1, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Kimberly Belle all about her new novel The Personal Assistant, the necessary evil of social media, hate follows, copycat posters, writing well with others, and how she plants Easter Eggs in her books. Plus – Dave gets a surprise while teaching Sylvia how to drive, Laura can’t do it alone, and Andrew can’t travel. We also recommend: Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty, These Precious Days by Ann Patchett, and Our Lady of the Artilects by Andrew Gillsmith. Audiobook of the Week is A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin.

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Ep. 190 All Writers Are Nerds With Jeffery Deaver

November 22, 2022November 21, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined again by Jeffery Deaver for a fun chat all about his new novel Hunting Time, taking Math for Writers in college, speeding, his ill-fated attempt at rock climbing to better understand Colter Shaw, and how all writers are basically nerds. Plus- Dave blows stuff up in front of his students, Laura is feeling the holiday spirit, and Andrew breaks down the trouble with Ticketmaster as he attempts to buy Garth Brooks tickets. (Despite being unable to name a single Garth Brooks song.) We also recommend: Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg, The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson, and Manual Interpretation by Ken Pence. Audiobook of the Week is How To Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie.

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Scottish Plays & Starsky & Hutch With Elly Griffiths

November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Elly Griffiths for a fun chat all about her new mystery Bleeding Heart Yard, nicknames, the fragility of memory, Minnesotan librarians, the Scottish play, the layers of London, and how Starsky & Hutch begat her writing career. Plus – Dave learns why you don’t leave your phone on speaker.

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Ep. 189 What The Hell Is A Twiglet With Anthony Horowitz

November 16, 2022November 17, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by the hilarious Anthony Horowitz for a fun chat about his new book The Twist of a Knife, the mystery of Twiglets, meta acknowledgements, his love of books (and skulls) on shelves, his favorite musical of all time, and how he used to make his kids reposition his books on bookstore shelves to make them more prominent. Plus – Dave’s classroom has to be evacuated, Laura tries desperately to score Taylor Swift tickets, and Andrew loses heat. Literally. We also recommend: We Are the Light by Matthew Quick, A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham, and Lux-1: Hypersonic by Ken Pence. Audiobook of the week is City of Thieves by David Benioff.

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Ep. 188 Leaving The Tea Bag In With Louise Kennedy

November 12, 2022November 15, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Ep. 187 Mountain Lions & Coyotes & Robert Crais Oh My!

November 3, 2022November 2, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We have a fun chat with Robert Crais all about his new Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel Racing the Light, his love of cooking, hiking the LA canyons, the best time to drive in Los Angeles, coyotes, and what his go to taco is. Plus – Dave has no time for smack talk, Laura meets an odd duck of a clerk at a music store and Andrew sets up a haunted walk. We also recommend The Max by Ken Bruen and Jason Starr, Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng, and Mockingbird by Walter Tevis. Audiobook of the Week is Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark by Cassandra Peterson.

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No More Coffee With Samantha Young

October 29, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Samantha Young all about her new book A Cosmic Kind of Love, sweaters, the coolness of space, being a selective control freak, and having coffee taken away from her.

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How To Make A Mixtape With Kamila Shamsie

October 26, 2022October 25, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We have a fun chat with Kamila Shamsie all about her new book Best of Friends, pirated 80’s movies, mixtapes, friendships, and the secrets that get revealed via party lines. Plus – Dave’s teaching job requires him to go shopping at a sex shop.

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Crafting A Fake Seance With Joe Pompeo

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Joe Pompeo all about his new book Blood and Ink, old crimes, tabloid journalism history, fake seances, bumbling cops, and stone cold mysteries. Plus – Dave’s students hack into the Bluetooth sound system during an assembly and it ain’t pretty.

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Cutting Weight With John Vercher

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we have a fun chat with John Vercher about his new novel After the Lights Go Out, his experiences as an MMA fighter, his author photo, cutting weight, writing in sprints, and what his walkout song was. Plus – Dave is screamed at by a cyclist in a hallway.

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Ep. 187 Bloodletting & White Noise With Mimi Matthews

October 12, 2022October 11, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We have a fun chat with Mimi Matthews all about her new novel The Belle of Belgrave Square, Victorian women, penny dreadfuls, bloodletting, and white noise on headphones. Plus – Dave’s dentist costs him and we have a lot of rodent talk. We also recommend: The Killing Hills by Chris Offutt, Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley, and Space Fever by Toby Neighbors.

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Ep. 186 Werewolves, Rage & Hot Dogs With Rachel Harrison

October 5, 2022October 4, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Rachel Harrison for a fun chat all about her new novel Such Sharp Teeth, the lack of lady werewolves, rage rooms, and 7-11 hot dogs. Plus: Dave’s class is disrupted by the one chip challenge, Laura finds a dead mouse, and Andrew eats steak. We also recommend: Hostage by Clare Mackintosh, Glimmer of the Other by Heather G. Harris, and The Thousand Earths by Stephen Baxter. Audiobook of the Week is The Defense by Steve Cavanagh.

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Deep Feelings With Adrienne Young

September 29, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined for a fun conversation with Adrienne Young all about her new book Spells For Forgetting, seeing her books play visually out in her head, map making, writing retreats in Scotland, tea leaf readings, and having deep feelings. Plus – Dave embarrasses himself in the hallways of his school. Again.

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Ep. 185 Snacks, Massages and Murder With Richard Osman

September 28, 2022September 27, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We have a fun chat with Richard Osman all about his new mystery The Bullet That Missed, why he doesn’t like to do author readings, how to get away with murder, Andre Agassi’s autobiography, movie snacks, and the unrelaxing facts about massages. Plus – we recap a big marching band weekend. We also recommend: Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson, We Spread by Iain Reid, and Star Bounty by Rick Partlow. Audiobook of the Week is What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher.

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Ep. 184 What’s The Deal With Bay Leaves With Bobby Finger

September 21, 2022September 27, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Bobby Finger for a fun chat about his debut novel The Old Place, Texas towns, new tats, old beans, “see me” teachers, and the puzzling existence of bay leaves. Plus – Dave shares a harrowing story from his school involving a police led evacuation. We also recommend: The Good Sister by Gillian McAllister, The Lost Village by Camilla Sten, and King of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist.

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Ep. 183 Rubbernecking America With A.M. Homes

September 14, 2022September 13, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A.M. Homes joins us for a fun chat about her new novel The Unfolding, secret fast food menu items, how reality has eclipsed fiction, election day orange cruller donuts, regional candies, and the reason why she doesn’t keep a private notebook. Plus – Dave does shtick for back to school night, Laura equates parents to zombies, and Andrew renovates his courthouse while trying to (literally) stay out of jail. We also recommend: Tomb of the Queen by Joss Walker, The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas, and The Coordinate by Marc Jacobs.

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Ep. 182 Pacing Like A Madman With A.G. Riddle

September 6, 2022September 13, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by A.G. Riddle for a fun chat all about his new book Lost in Time, his battle against his disorganized nature, his use of old technology, cliffhangers, and his habit of madcap dictation whilst pacing. Plus – Dave embarrasses himself in front of his boss, Laura learns about “phrogging,” and Andrew believes all holidays should be equal. We also recommend The Local by Joey Hartstone, One by One by Ruth Ware, and Old Magic by Timothy Ellis. Audiobook of the week is The Heights by Louise Candlish.

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How To Win The Nobel Prize With Abdulrazak Gurnah

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Nobel Prize Winner Abdulrazak Gurnah for a fun conversation about his new novel Afterlives, the one question he’s tired of answering, the forgotten colonizations of Africa, and the incident that led to him being caned in school. Plus – Dave’s dentist says the wrong thing at the wrong time.

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Typing Like Tom Hanks With Ali Hazelwood

August 29, 2022August 28, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We have a fun chat with Ali Hazelwood all about her new novel Love on the Brain, cackling while writing, the future of brain exploration, playing badminton poorly, and typing like Tom Hanks. Plus – Dave puts his foot in his mouth in front of his students. Again.

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Ep. 181 Golden Girls & Witches With Bianca Marais

August 25, 2022August 24, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

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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Ep. 180 How To Write For Dorothy Parker With Gill Paul

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Gill Paul all about her new book The Manhattan Girls, the Algonquin Round Table, the challenge of writing for Dorothy Parker, how to create a narrative arc from facts, and mobsters. Plus – Dave has a yogurt related incident while driving, Laura has issues with doors, and Andrew’s tripping over animatronic parts. We also recommend: Written in Red by Anne Bishop, Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister, & For Sale: Spaceship by Douglas Michaels. Audiobook of the Week is Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld by T.J. English.

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Fighting The Urge To Curse With Dwyer Murphy

August 13, 2022August 12, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Dwyer Murphy all about his novel An Honest Living, running in New York City, auction house coffee, and his tremendous urge to curse. Plus – we share some cruddy retail stories.

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Ep. 179 The Heat Is On With Meg Gardiner

August 9, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Meg Gardiner all about her new book Heat 2, what it was like working with Michael Mann, her background as a mime, and why she makes her husband act out scenes from her books. Plus – Dave visits Andrew’s mountain home and is taken aback by some lifestyle choices, Laura has the worst waitress, and Andrew checks in from North Carolina. We also recommend: A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong, The People We Keep by Allison Larkin, and Mercenary Salvage Company by James Haddock. Audiobook of the Week is Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe.

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Ep. 178 Pumping Iron With Mohsin Hamid

August 4, 2022August 3, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun conversation with Mohsin Hamid all about his new novel The Last White Man, how everything changed for him after 9/11, the importance of trying new things, how fiction allows you to become a child again, his workout regimen, and the genius of A Fish Called Wanda. Plus – Dave receives the glass booth treatment, Laura gets a needle shot up her foot, and Andrew is pulled over by cops on the same date three out of the last four years. We also recommend: The Heavenly Table by Donald Ray Pollock, Honor by Thrity Umrigar, and The Interstellar Slayer by Scott Baron. Audiobook of the Week is Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing.

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Ep. 177 How To Doom A Novel With Christina Dodd

July 27, 2022August 2, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Christina Dodd for a fun chat about her new thriller Point Last Seen, why she had to abandon her cruise ship book, the friendly Canadian airport security, her amazing fire pit, and the bad luck she’s had with some of her choices of novel settings. Plus – Dave orders the wrong sandwich, Laura discusses The Lumineers concert, and Andrew is outraged over 1883. We also recommend: The Church of Baseball by Ron Shelton, The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley and The Ruins by T.W. Piperbrook. Audiobook of the week is Open by Andre Agassi.

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How To Interview A Parrot With Eve Chase

July 26, 2022July 25, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun conversation with Eve Chase all about her new novel The Birdcage, solar eclipses, chatting with a parrot over zoom, her very basic technology skills, and the time she interviewed the leather bed reclining Tina Turner. Plus – Dave and Laura are clueless in the gym.

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Ghost Touring In Savannah With George Dawes Green

July 22, 2022July 21, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with George Dawes Green all about his new book The Kingdoms of Savannah, the sordid history and evil soul of Savannah, the seances his mother would put on, the tunnels running underneath Savannah, and the complete inanity of ghost tours. Plus – Dave can’t believe what his Southwest seatmate was doing on his phone.

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Ep. 176 Watching Goat Cams With Paula Munier

July 20, 2022July 19, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined again by the delightful Paula Munier for a fun chat about her new mystery The Wedding Plot, watching goat cams, writing what you love, baseball, and a surprise ending to when she was pulled over. Plus – Dave is attacked by a coffee grinder, Laura is mad at the tubas for drowning out the trombones, and Andrew is upset that no one wants to go to the Queen cover band concert with him. We also recommend: The It Girl by Ruth Ware, When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham, and Jakes Magical Market by J.R. Mathews. Audiobook of the week is The Death of Sweet Mister by Daniel Woodrell.

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Ep. 175 Jolly Ranchers & Sour Patch Kids With Nadine Matheson

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with the delightful Nadine Matheson about her new thriller The Binding Room, exorcisms, tortured cops, and her favorite jolly rancher flavor. Plus- Dave’s HVAC repairman is an odd talker, Laura almost ruins the Avett Brothers concert at Red Rocks, and Andrew’s Uber driver nearly wipes out a family. We also recommend: A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne, True Biz by Sara Novic, and Lost Colony by Richard F. Weyand Audiobook of the Week is Aurora by David Koepp.

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Food Taboos With Tess Gerritsen

July 11, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We joined by Tess Gerritsen for a fun chat all about her new mystery Listen To Me, knowing she was a storyteller from the age of seven, the stress of not outlining, working with her son on movies, food taboos, and why she handwrites her first draft on unlined typing paper. Plus – Dave goes to the eye docs and gets an earful.

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Ep. 174 Forest Mushrooms With Will Dean

July 7, 2022July 6, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Another fun chat with Will Dean! We talk about his latest thriller First Born, Bernie the wonder dog, forest mushrooms, how to take weapons on planes, twins, getting up on rooftops in New York City, and why he doesn’t sleep on planes. Plus: Dave believes Competitive Parade Following should be a sport, Laura walks into a stranger’s house, and Andrew is befuddled by the lack of July 4th excitement. We also recommend: The Switch by Beth O’Leary, Walk the Vanished Earth by Erin Swan, Nolyn by Michael J. Sullivan. Audiobook of the Week is The Golden Season by Madeline Kay Sneed.

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Writing On The Beach With Lucy Clarke

July 1, 2022June 30, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Lucy Clarke for a fun conversation about her new book One of the Girls, writing on the beach, how she wrote the first draft in seventeen days, home schooling, and the one word she keeps posted at the top of her manuscript.

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Ep. 173 Plague Pits & Ghosts With Elly Griffiths

June 29, 2022June 28, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Elly Griffiths for a fun chat about her latest Ruth Galloway mystery The Locked Room, plague pits, the time she used the same name for different characters, The Grey Lady Ghost, and why you should never wear the same outfit as the dust jacket photo of your book. Plus – Dave has stories from his camping trip, Laura buys a new outfit that makes her look like a fisherman, and Andrew has a bad restaurant experience. We also recommend: Breathless by Amy McCulloch, The House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland, & Artifact by Joshua James. Audiobook of the week is The Hop by Diana Clarke.

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Holding On To Good Ideas With Fabian Nicieza

June 28, 2022June 27, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Fabian Nicieza for a fun chat about his new book The Self-Made Widow, how he had the ideas for his first two books 30 years ago, how comic books helped him learn English as a kid, the downside to being nominated for an Edgar Award, and why people think Deadpool is Canadian. Plus – Dave has an awkward encounter with a receptionist.

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Ep. 173 How To Grift Your Friends With Julie Clark

June 22, 2022June 21, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Julie Clark for a fun chat about her new novel The Lies I Tell, the psychology of con artistry, real estate scams, being a self-taught author, graphic design, Joan Jett, and what makes June & July special. Plus – Dave pokes fun at his father-in-law, Laura pokes fun at Dave, and Andrew’s buying pills. We also recommend: The Island by Adrian McKinty, Of Sea and Shadow by Will Wight, and The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager. Audiobook of the Week is The Wrong Side by Robert Bailey.

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Ep. 172 Secrets & Lies With Siena Sterling

June 17, 2022June 16, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Siena Sterling for a fun chat all about her debut novel Tell Us No Secrets, the impact of friendship, boarding schools, smoking rooms, and the time a teacher called her a witch. Plus – Dave goes from zero to hero at the beach and Andrew avoids near catastrophe while dropping off his kid at summer camp. We also recommend: Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon, This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub, The Fallen Ship: Rise of the Gia Rebellion by Mark Wayne McGinnis. Audiobook of the week is Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe.

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Ep. 171 How To Talk To Strangers With Clare Pooley

June 9, 2022June 8, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Clare Pooley about her new book Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting, giving nicknames to strangers, the impact of working from home all the time, and how she ended up singing backing vocals on an ABBA song. Plus – Dave and Andrew get VIP treatment at the Weird Al Yankovic concert, and Laura is plagued by beeps. We also recommend: Hide by Kiersten White, Deer Season by Erin Flanagan, and Starship for Sale by M. R. Forbes. Audiobook of the Week is The Unwilling by John Hart.

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Ep. 170 Cars, Cake & EEGs

June 2, 2022June 1, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

This week: Dave doesn’t get his promised cake, Laura takes Sylvia in for an EEG, and Andrew goes car shopping. Again. Our recommendations are: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, A Bond Broken by J.T. Wright, and The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow. Audiobook of the week is With A Mind To Kill by Anthony Horowitz.

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Ep. 169 Running Barefoot Through Books With Isabel Cañas

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Isabel Cañas about her debut novel The Hacienda, how she’s afraid of the dark, why she spend a lot of time in an unfinished basement as a kid, hot priests, and what it means to run barefoot through books. Plus – Dave goes to the track, Laura screams while falling and is laughed at, and Andrew hosts a host of Girl Scouts. We also recommend: Suburban Dicks by Fabian Nicieza, Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka, & The First Born Academy by Isla Frost. Audiobook of the Week is Pet Sematary by Stephen King.

Race Day Uniform

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Discovering The Brown Betty With Seraphina Nova Glass

May 23, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We chat with Seraphina Nova Glass about her new thriller On a Quiet Street, why she wouldn’t want to be in a book club, how she doesn’t know how to type, writing Hallmark Christmas movies, and the reason why a Brown Betty made it into her book. Plus – Dave, quite literally, hits the ground running.

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Ep. 168 Banana Bread & Model Railway Sets With Linwood Barclay

May 19, 2022May 18, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined once again by Linwood Barclay for a fun chat about his new novel Take Your Breath Away, the nightmares of home renovations, the delights of banana bread, why he builds model railway sets, and the anxiety he gets awaiting to hear back from his editor. We also recommend: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Death in the Sunshine by Steph Broadribb, and Child of the Grove by Tanya Huff. Audiobook of the week is Broken Promise by Linwood Barclay. Plus – We recap mishaps we’ve had with guests over the years, Laura recruits help at a jobsite, and Andrew can’t dance.

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Remembering The Betamax With Stephen Lloyd

May 17, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by Stephen Lloyd for a fun chat about his new book Friend of the Devil, the differences between novel writing and screenwriting, being an insufferable drama student, when football was REALLY violent and tackling the serious issue of Betamax vs. VHS. Plus – Dave’s students get some outsized reactions while performing in public.

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Ep. 167 Living To Write The Tale With Dervla McTiernan

May 12, 2022May 11, 2022 by Laura Medicus Interiors

A fun chat with Dervla McTiernan about her new novel The Murder Rule, having to learn the idiosyncrasies of US law, The Innocence Project, Lucky Charms cereal, and the crazy circumstances surrounding the day she first heard back from a literary agent. Plus – Dave draws unwanted attention to himself, Laura drives a neighbor away, and Andrew buys yet another boat. We also recommend: Don’t Know Tough by Eli Cranor, Midnight Riot: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, and Discovery by R.E. Link. Audiobook of the week is Snap by Belinda Bauer.

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