Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf

Bonnie MacBird discusses her new Sherlock Holmes novel, Art In The Blood.

From The Bookshelf salutes the late Hugh O’Brian with this interview recorded a few months ago. The actor died at the age of 91 on September 5, 2016.

Steve Binder, author of “26” The Movers & Shakers Of Variety Television discusses his career including The Elvis Comeback Special, The T.A.M.I. Show and Diana Ross in Central Park.

John Strausbaugh returns to discuss his latest book, City Of Sedition: A History Of New York During The Civil War.

Two great interviews with singer-songwriters this week! First it’s Britta Lee Shain whose love affair with Bob Dylan is the subject of her book Seeing The Real You At Last. Next we listen to my interview with Steve Noonan who recounts the recording of his 1968 Elektra LP!

Megan Abbott, creator of superb noir fiction, discusses her new novel set in the world of girl’s gymnastics, You Will Know Me.

Jessi Klein, writer and producer of Inside Amy Schumer, discusses her new book, You’ll Grow Out Of It

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong returns to discuss her new book, Seinfeldia: How A Show About Nothing Changed Everything.

Ellen Fitzpatrick discusses her new book, The Highest Glass Ceiling: Women’s Quest for the American Presidency.

Philip Norman discusses his biography of Paul McCartney, plus we remember the great guitarist Scotty Moore.