The Book Report

A look at new titles from favorite authors --just in time for our summer reading pleasure. We wanted more...and here they are! Elaine speaks with Jeffery Deaver about his new Kathryn Dance thriller - a story that grabs you from Page One.

A fitting tribute for Father's Day - a literary look at the "Strong, Silent Type." You're sure to find the perfect gift in this diverse selection of titles. Elaine speaks with Craig Johnson to get the latest on his popular Sheriff Walt Longmire.

A great selection of courtroom thrillers. Which to read first? You be the judge. Elaine speaks to Steve Martini about his new title, "The Enemy Inside."

A first look at "beach reads" for your early summer enjoyment - everything from Stephen King's newest to "chick lit" titles worth your time. Elaine speaks with Nelson DeMille, who's back with another great John Corey adventure, "Radiant Angel."

A look at the new crop of celebrity bios, written by the men and women frequently in the Hollywood headlines. To add to your enjoyment, each of these titles is performed by the author. Elaine speaks with Swoozie Kurtz about her memoir, "Part Swan, Part Goose."

Award winning Sci Fy books that explore galaxies and times far, far away - and interior worlds that are often more foreign. Attention Star Wars fans: Elaine speaks with Ian Doescher, author of "William Shakespeare's Star Wars." Love it, you will....especially the dramatic asides from R2D2!

An "inside the Beltway" look at political books making headlines. Elaine presents a mix of new histories from Pulitzer Prize winners, page-turning political fiction and White House memoirs.

In this special Mother's Day salute, Elaine features a great mix of titles from favorite authors, memoirs by fashion icons and tales of some fabulous non-traditional moms. Art-lovers will enjoy Elaine's conversation with Gary Monroe about "The Highwaymen," Florida's African American Landscape Painters.

Since "Binge Watching" is so much a part of our culture now, we explore "Binge Reading" with new titles from favorite authors. Elaine speaks with Clive Cussler about his new Isaac Bell adventure, "The Assassin."

Fabulous new histories brimming with satisfying substance. Elaine speaks with Les Standiford about the evolution of Los Angeles, using the life and work of William Mulholland and his leadership of the water department.