The Book Report

A show with "star power" as we look at new biographies of Hollywood luminaries. Interview with Andrew McCarthy, Author and Actor and Michael Bush, Author and Designer.

Elaine researches the best-sellers and suggests which books to pack for your summer travels. Interview with Jeffrey Deaver, Author

and Steve Berry, Author.

After a conversation with guest, Dr. Ruth, Elaine looks at the classical roots of erotica, and previews passionate new novels. Interview with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Author.

A show to get you dreaming of far-flung locales, to feed the need for travel and fuel your wanderlust. Interview with Terri Peterson Smith, Author of "Off the Beaten Page: The Best Trips for Lit Lovers, Book Clubs and Girls on Getaways".

An Independence Day show spotlighting our country's history. Titles begin with revolutionary times through today's covert warfare. Interview with Nathaniel Philbrick, Author and Nancy Rubin Stuart, Author.

Captivating classics and new titles that dwell on the "darker side." Elaine speaks with legendary author Joyce Carol Oates about her new book, "The Accursed." Interview with Joyce Carol Oates, Author.

A literary and loving salute to Dad....plus a lively chat with a Hollywood icon whose new book shares her story of becoming "Instant Mom." Interview with Nia Vardalos, Author of "Instant Mom" and Writer/Star of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

With Dr. Maya Angelo as one of our very special guests, Elaine presents a show on the lives of poets, their poetry and poets who bring their lyric sensibility to novels. Interview with Dr. Maya Angelou, Poet and Novelist

and Megan Amram, Writer, Twitter Star and Poet.

With a month of June weddings ahead, Elaine offers up a literary salute to love and nuptials. Interview with Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray Love) and Rayya Elias (Harley Loco), Authors.

Summer is here, and Elaine has the "first wave" of suggested titles for your beach reads. Interview with David Baldacci, Author.