A whimsical trip to the City of Light, with titles about history, sport and food of Paris, and a look at some famous folks who've made France their home. Interview with Jamie Cat Callan.

A fascinating focus on the historical novel, plus non-fiction titles that put a whole new spin on events we thought we knew. Interview with Ken Follett.

A thorough examination of medical thrillers, so top of mind in this election season where Universal Health Care is a prime topic of debate. Interview with Tess Gerritsen.

In what could be our most shocking show to date, The Book Report takes a listen to banned books.Interview with Laura Moriarity.

The Centennial Edition of The Book Report, a show that plays it by the numbers. We spotlight recent books with numbers in their titles, plus

look at several entertaining Top 100 book lists.Interview with Joseph Finder.

Get comic relief for September's frantic pace. You'll find audio titles for everyone's sense of humor - from the South, to neurotic New Yorkers, the Gen Xers and the classics. Interview with: Gina Barreca.

A trip to the American South to see which titles - some classics, some new - have made it onto the list of the top Southern novels of all times. Interview with: Robert Goolrick.

An homage to New England's remarkable writers with a mix of classic and new authors and titles.Interview with Andre Dubus III.

Tune into the broadcast For a spotlight on our neighbors to the north, as Elaine focuses on the rich literary landscape of Canada. Interview with Richard Ford.

A journey around America's writing landscape as Elaine salutes the incredible wealth and diversity of our literature. You'll meet a patchwork quilt of characters, colors and content from beloved authors, and some writers you've not met before. Interview with Leonard Pitts.