Just in time for Halloween, we explore titles that celebrate the history, making, and enjoyment of candy.

CANDYFREAK by Steve Almond

CHOCOLATE WARS by Deborah Cadbury

THE EMPERORS OF CHOCOLATE by Joel Glenn Brenner

SWEETS by Tim Richardson

CANDY: THE SWEET HISTORY by Beth Kimmerle

We share a sneak preview of our autumn program "Inside the Sound of Music." Discover the real Von Trapp family, the stage production, the iconic film, and more.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC STORY by Tom Santopietro

THE SOUND OF MUSIC FAQ by Barry Monush

FOREVER LIESL by Charmian Carr

MEMORIES BEFORE AND AFTER THE SOUND OF MUSIC by Agathe Von Trapp

A look at David McCullough's book expanding on his thoughts originally spoken at a 2012 high school graduation, which went viral after their posting online.

Words of wisdom for graduates, indeed.

YOU ARE NOT SPECIAL, AND OTHER ENCOURAGEMENTS, by David McCullough, Jr.

HOW TO ACT LIKE A GROWN-UP, by Mark DuPre.

Marking the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, we discuss the story of the town of Trochenbrod.

THE HEAVENS ARE EMPTY by Avrom Bendavid-Val

BEYOND TROCHENBROD: THE BETTY GOLD STORY by Betty Gold

EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED by Jonathan Safran Foer

We start the new year with a question about travel - following the footsteps of Charles Kuralt: 12 destinations in 12 months. Where would YOU go?

CHARLES KURALT'S AMERICA by Charles Kuralt

We mark the end of harvest time with all the myriad varieties of apples to enjoy, and three books that guide the way.

APPLES OF UNCOMMON CHARACTER by Rowan Jacobsen

APPLES OF NORTH AMERICA by Tom Burford

AN APPLE HARVEST by Frank Browning & Sharon Silva

We take a look at the life and legacy of a singular American visionary.

This podcast is based on over a dozen books, including

THE VAULT OF WALT by Jim Korkis

In 1953, former President Truman did something no president had done before, and no president has done since: he took a road trip with his wife - just the two of them.

Here is the story.

We explore the sobering economics of the gift-giving season, featuring one theory that is eye-opening.

SCROOGENOMICS by Joel Waldfogel

BARGAIN FEVER by Mark Ellwood

A CHRISTMAS STORY: BEHIND THE SCENES by Caseen Gaines

A CHRISTMAS STORY TREASURY by Tyle Schwartz

We return to the topic of Halloween with a look at the cultural history and myraid facets of this popular holiday.

DEATH MAKES A HOLIDAY by David J. Skal

HALLOWEEN: FROM PAGAN RITUAL TO PARTY NIGHT by Nicholas Rogers

THE HALLOWEEN ENCYCLOPEDIA by Lisa Morton

HALLOWEEN IN AMERICA by Stuart Schneider