The Book Report

There's nothing like travel to recharge your spirit and re-energize your soul. Elaine helps you hit the road with travel books that are both destination based and activity based. Interview with Brian Benson. Brian Benson's "Going Somewhere" is a delightful memoir of his grandly imagined, poorly planned bicycle trip across America. It's a great summer read for bicycle enthusiasts and arm-chair travelers alike.

New bios and memoirs on the iconic musicians, legendary actors, tycoons and politicians who continue to impact our world. Interview with Lisa Robinson. Lisa Robinson is a pioneering female journalist, one of our leading writers about rock music. She's traveled with the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and others, and has been a confidante of John Lennon, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, U2 and Patti Smith.

A Book Report salute to June Brides. It's a modern look at matrimony and relationships - some rocky, some wickedly funny, all incredibly complex. Interview with Andre Dubus, Author.

The summer solstice has arrived....time to dig out the Beach Reads. They can be fiction, or compelling memoirs, but all are page-turners your friends are talking about. Interview with Steve Berry, Author. Steve Berry is the author of nine Cotton Malone adventures, as well as several bestselling stand alone novels. Now he's back with a new blockbuster, "The Lincoln Myth."

A show dedicated to Dads...and designed to offer up gifts destined to please. Titles span the spectrum: history, business, thrillers, comedy and sports. Interview with Jeffrey Deaver, author. Jeffrey Deaver is the popular author of more than 30 bestsellers. His new title, "The Skin Collector," is a true sequel to his famous Lincoln Rhyme novel, "The Bone Collector."

Elaine spotlights topics and titles that feed into your leisure time pursuits: photography, drawing, cooking, reading, sports, travel and more. Interviews with Peter Essick Thomas Thorspecken. Peter Essick is a top National Geographic photographer. His new title, "The Ansel Adams Wilderness" spotlights a magnificent, and undiscovered part of California.

Tom Thorspecken worked in the Walt Disney Feature Animation studios for 10 years. Tom is the creator of the buzzed-about blog "Analog Artist Digital World." He's recently published "Urban Sketching: The Complete Guide to Techniques."

A spotlight on crime....but not the usual suspects. Elaine investigates crime bestsellers from popular English, Scottish, Norwegian, South African and Australian writers. Interview with Malla Nunn, Author.

A look at recent installments from authors you love....just in time to kick off your summer reading list. Interview with Elizabeth George. Elizabeth George is an American mystery writer, best known for her chart-topping Inspector Lynley novels, set in England.

Elaine presents a line-up of notable new non-fiction your friends are talking about now. Interview with Dave Barry. Dave Barry is a Pulitzer Prize winning author and humorist whose unique worldview will keep you in stitches. We speak with Dave about his new title, "You Can Date Boys When You're Forty."

The Book Report offers up a literary salute to Moms. Titles range from side-splitting memoirs, compelling fiction to new perspectives on parenting. Interview with Thacher Hurd. Thacher Hurd is an artist from an incredibly artistic family. His father, Clement Hurd was the illustrator of beloved classics, including "Good Night, Moon" and "Runaway Bunny." Clement also worked with Gertrude Stein on her children's book, "The World is Round" which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.