The Book Report

An investigation into why we - law-abiding citizens - are so fascinated with crime dramas. Elaine prowls the bestseller lists for new titles worth your time. Interview with C J Box, Bestselling Author. C. J. Box is the author of 17 novels, including 14 in the critically acclaimed Joe Pickett mystery series. Today we speak with C.J. about his newest title, "Stone Cold," set in Wyoming and featuring the Game Warden Pickett.

With summer looming in the not-too-distant future, The Book Report travels the globe on journeys of discovery: fascinating new histories and compelling memoirs. Interview with Tom Zoellner. Tom Zoellner's non-fiction titles have been called genre-defying with their blend of history, travelogue and literary reportage. We'll talk to Tom about his new book, "Train," riding the rails that created the modern world.

A literary salute to Earth Day with previews of fiction and non-fiction titles that spotlight key environmental issues. Interview with Larry Bud Meyer, author of "Mother Fracker"

The Book Report offers a welcome escape from Tax Day headaches with a focus on Sci Fy titles that hurl us into outer space, and the familiar, yet oft-times frightening near future. Interview with Kevin Barry, award-winning Irish author, is famous for his short story collections, including "Dark Lies the Island" and "Little Kingdoms." This week, The Book Report discusses his futuristic debut novel, "The City of Bohane."

Elaine looks at new titles from "The Ladies of the List" - popular women authors who can be found regularly on the Best Seller lists. Interview with Sue Monk Kidd, celebrated author of "The Secret Life of Bees" is back with her bestselling new title, "The Invention of Wings."

Elaine serves up a smorgasbord of new titles on foodies and oenophiles. Our guest is Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Michael Moss whose "Salt, Sugar, Fat" is a scorching indictment of America's food giants.

We salute the welcome return of Spring with a spotlight on characters who've come through adversity and made it to the other side. This week, our focus is on fresh starts.

A look at new, well-reviewed non-fiction titles that spotlight the people, places and events that chronicled historical turning points.

Elaine looks at books shortlisted for prestigious literary prizes. The titles are a worthy group of contenders which should be awarded a top spot on your reading list.

A look at the books behind this year's crop of Oscar hopefuls. Join Elaine in a special Book Report salute to actors, Hollywood and the Academy.