The Book Report

New works by Hispanic authors, tales told with atmospheric prose, carefully crafted characters and old fashioned storytelling. Michael Nava stops by to speak about his new title, "The City of Palaces."

A preview of the summer's hottest books in wide range of genres: fiction, nonfiction, travel and occult. Elaine speaks with Patrick Nolan of Penguin Books about the publishing house's distinguished 80 year anniversary.

Books on crooks offers up a literary look at the dons, godfathers and swindlers - from Vegas to the Big Apple - who made mob history. We'll preview new nonfiction and fiction about flawed, fascinating men, including a riveting bio on Benny Binion by this week's guest, Doug Swanson.

As summer winds down, publishers offer up a super selection of one of our favorite beach-worthy genres: spies, detectives and cops. Tess Gerritsen stops by to chat about two subjects she's passionate about: her Alzheimer's Research support initiative and her new Rizzoli and Isles adventure.

A light, lively and easy to pack selection of titles perfect for your summer reading repertoire. Elaine speaks with Mandy Smith about "Cabin Fever," her memoir chronicling her years as a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant.

A preview of new nonfiction titles that prove "Truth is stranger than fiction." Ben Mezrich returns to the program to introduce Elaine to his latest book about Vladimir Putin and the Russian oligarchs, "Once Upon a Time in Russia."

A look of new titles - thrillers, comedies and nonfiction - with family at the heart of the story. Elaine speaks with Randy Susan Meyers about her thought-provoking book, "Accidents of Marriage."

Elaine spotlights new performances of classic titles narrated by Hollywood's top actors. Marja Mills shares her experiences as Harper Lee's neighbor - timed to coincide with the Lee's release of "Go Set a Watchman."

A spotlight on entrepreneurs, politicians and statesmen who changed our world. Elaine speaks with Senator Gary Hart about his new title, "The Republic of Conscience."

A literary celebration of the 4th with the spotlight on our nation's capital. Elaine focuses on new fiction and non-fiction titles with Washington at their core. Brad Meltzer stops by the program to speak about his new political thriller, "The President's Shadow."