Once again, novelist Adi Tantimedh pulls together drama, action, humor, erotica and Ravi PI’s morality in an irresistible tandori stew, this time in "Her Beautiful Monster." If you can imagine the work of Max Allan Collins stirred with curry, you’ll want to read the Ravi PI series! This is Adi’s second visit to Mr. Media.

A.J. Jacobs committed himself to what might be the world’s largest genealogy project, the Global Family Reunion. Like all A.J. Jacobs’ book ideas, it began small and it went somewhat haywire when he discovered he was also cousins with his wife of 15 years, Julie. And that was just the beginning. Julie will join us midway to offer her perspective on husband/cousin A.J.’s latest endeavor. A.J.’s latest book is "It’s All Relative: Adventures Up and Down the World’s Family Tree." It truly goes all o

From 2010: Fans of this show know I’m not a regular watcher of the soaps, but I know Walt Willey is not your average soap star, either. When he’s not taping new episodes of "All My Children, he’s working as a standup comedian. And when he’s not doing either of those professional pursuits, he and his wife run the Crystal Mesa Farm Bed & Breakfast in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Don't miss his story of flying home with fellow actor Val Kilmer and how they spent the time discussing... Susan Lucci!

From 2011: Cynthia Kraack's "Ashwood" offers a touch of speculative fiction, economics forecasting and a bit of science fiction. It would make a brilliant, edgy movie in the right hands. If you’re looking for a story with a strong female lead, look no farther. If you’re looking for a tale in which people come together and overcome evil for a common good, this is a reading commitment you won’t regret.

From 2012: Harvesting Ashwood introduces us to Minnesota in the year 2037. There still isn’t much trust in the world, not between business and government and certainly not when it comes to protecting individual liberties. Federal employees are generally corrupt and corruptible; security is a daily grind; and feeding the residents and employees of the Ashwood estate is an unrelenting challenge. Fortunately, our heroine, Anne Hartford, is still the most resourceful woman in these somewhat United States.

From 2008: Loony left, rabid right—author Marty Beckerman thinks there are idiots on both sides. And who’s to say he’s wrong? Beckerman wrote the new book, "Dumbocracy: Adventures with the Loony Left, the Rabid Right, and Other American Idiots." It’s a wild ride through modern politics as viewed through the lens of a young man not afraid to call life the way he sees it.

I’m a fan of the rare modern musicals – Grease, Saturday Night Fever, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, White Nights to name a few. My favorite in the genre would probably be my first: Mary Poppins. It is as charming today as it was the first time I saw it with my grandfather – and the Rockettes – at Radio City Music Hall. Joining me today is Richard Barrios, a guy who knows a thing or two about the intersection of film and music. His latest book is "Must-See Musicals: 50 Show-Stopping Movies We Can’

From 2010: As Jonathan, Maulik Pancholy’s moments on "30 Rock" have shown how much an actor can do in a confined space; have we ever seen Jonathan anywhere beyond the 20 feet or so path between his desk and Jack’s? Does he sleep there? Even Kenneth the NBC Page has a demonstrated life outside of the network, right?

Reading the grand 100th issue of Michael Eury’s Back Issue magazine was a thrill for me, recapturing the fan scene and zine scene of my teen years, and filling in many gaps in my knowledge of The Comics Buyers Guide, FOOM, SquaTront, Amazing World of DC Comics, Charlton Bullseye and much more. This special issue also gives us an insider’s view of Back Issue itself, thanks to previous Mr. Media guest Bob Greenberger’s interview with editor Michael Eury, today’s guest.

From 2010: It’s almost Valentine’s Day and have I got the perfect interview! Rob Elder is the founder of a pair of websites that capture both the joy and angst of modern romance. First, the joy: ItWasLoveWhen.com is dedicated to cataloging the exact moment when you realize that you are in love with someone. And then, inevitably, there’s the angst: Elder’s second site, ItWasOverWhen.com, is dedicated to cataloging the exact moment when you realize a relationship isn’t going to work.