In this episode of The Great Equalizer, Sam's house is haunted, Charlene is sporting a holiday tan (not) and we talk children's picture books with the gals from Love Books in Melville.

PLUS: We showcase four self-made female authors who are killing it in the local book market, and we've teamed up with Kids’ Book Club who is offering one lucky listener something special this festive season. Stay tuned till the end.

Show music:

• Opening theme: Lap Children by Ranch House (http://freemusicarchive.org)

• Interlude: Only a Dream by John Worthy and the Bends (http://freemusicarchive.org)

• Closing music: You Afraid by John Worthy and the Bends Interlude: Only a Dream by John Worthy and the Bends (http://freemusicarchive.org) Watch us on You Tube