The Book Report

Preview new thrillers that are making their way up the bestseller lists. Steve Berry returns to the program to give us a glimpse of his new mystery, "Patriot Threat."

A show that gets down to business with books from creative thinkers who innovate - in the corporate world, and in government. Congressman Barney Frank stops by to discuss his memoir, "Frank."

A trip to the American West, where cowboys still climb into the saddle, ready for the ride. We'll preview new titles featuring gals and gents who put their lives on the line to search for justice. Elaine speaks with C J Box about his new Joe Pickett adventure, "Endangered."

Family is at the core of all of our stories...yet how different they are. Today we focus on new fiction with families at the heart of the story. My guest, Dave Barry, is famous for his unique worldview of family interactions. We'll speak with him about his new title.

Spring into health with new titles on nutrition, plus fitness advice from top-tier experts. Elaine speaks with Catherine Price on her newsmaking book, "Vitamania."

It's the Ides of March...and with a nefarious nod toward Caesar, we've got murder on our minds. We're up for an international crime spree, highlighted by guest, Valerie Plame, a former CIA operative.

A look at short story collections that are topping the charts, focusing on writers who make every word count. My guest, Russell Banks has written several distinguished novels, but today we'll speak with him about his new short story collection.

A spotlight on books where the setting comes alive - creating a sense of place as central to the story as the main characters. Today Elaine speaks with Francine Prose, whose "Lovers at the Chameleon Club" conjures up Paris, 1932.

New titles with fresh perspectives on the founding fathers, memoirs from politicians on the scene as history was being written, and discoveries of dirty dealing politicos. Elaine speaks with Nathan Dorn, curator of the Law Library at the Library of Congress.

The special Valentines edition of The Book Report puts the spotlight on lighthearted love stories, an intriguing non-fiction title and some tales from the darker side. Elaine speaks with Charlie Lovett on why Jane Austen is still the queen of hearts.