A spotlight on new memoirs from luminaries in entertainment, politics and fashion. Elaine speaks with Frederick Forsyth about "The Outsider," a gripping look into an incredible life.

A preview of new titles from "Ladies in the Line-Up." These thriller writers - some old favorites and others debuting - are at the top of their game, and shoulder-to-shoulder with their male counterparts. Elaine speaks with Sandra Brown about her new book, "Friction."

A look at new nonfiction making all the bestseller lists - and making the rounds as conversation starters at literary get-togethers. Jane McGonigal joins us to introduce "Super Better," her fascinating look at how to go from games to gameful.

The special Halloween edition is a literary tribute to the Zombie Apocalypse, Vampires, the Undead, and an all-round cast of chilling characters. If your Halloween treat is fantasy, Rick Riordan stops by to introduce "The Sword of Summer."

Elaine focuses on families and the crazy quilt way they're stitched together in 2015. New titles previewed spotlight ordinary folks redirecting their lives after being pushed way off course. Jojo Moyes stops by to speak about, "After You," the sequel to her wildly popular "Me Before You."

A look at recent thrillers by Masters, old and new. Lee Child stops by the program to speak about #20 in his wildly popular Jack Reacher series, "Make Me."

The Book Report "goes to the dogs" with its preview of a diverse group of mysteries, true stories and historical fiction that have canines at their core. W. Bruce Cameron introduces his new book "The Dog Master," and fills us in on "A Dog's Purpose," his bestseller now being made into a movie.

An investigation into "Repeat Offenders." Elaine spotlights new titles from top US, Canadian and Scandinavian thriller writers. C.J. Box stops back into the program to chat about his latest, "Badlands."

With autumn just days away, Elaine previews new titles that offer an escape from fall's frantic pace. These stories offer up a literary romp back to the beach and the lazy days of summer. Beatriz Williams introduces us to her new book, "Tiny Little Thing."

An arresting mix of new titles with amateur sleuths, private eyes and cops in the line up. Sara Paretsky drops by to speak about her newest title in the VI Warshawski series, "Brush Back."