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A fun chat with Gillian McAllister all about her new book Caller Unknown, reading bad reader reviews, and how she always deletes her first draft. Plus- Dave swims with the sharks. Ish.

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(Originally broadcast 4/7/2025) We’re joined by Bryan Gruley for a fun chat all about his new book Bitterfrost, hockey fights, Zambonis, and how he turned a bad reader review into an amazing T-shirt. Plus: Dave and Laura recap their disastrous Greek cruise ship experience and Andrew takes his kids to the movies. We also recommend: Tilt by Emma Pattee, Chain of Feathers by Seth Ring, and In the Blink of an Eye by Jo Callaghan. Audiobook of the Week is The Plea by Steve Cavanagh.

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We’re joined by Molly Fader for a fun chat all about her new book Lady X, taking online walking tours for research, and drunk podcasting. Plus – Andrew is touring the West Coast looking at colleges with Daschel, and Dave and Laura recap their trip to Albania. We also recommend: The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini, The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett, and Wage Slave to Archmage by Mike Blackmoor. Audiobook of the Week is The Mean Ones by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne.

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A fun chat with Christopher Golden all about his new book Carry Me to My Grave, vampire mythology, clowns, author wrangling, and the most evil character he’s ever written. Plus – we’re jetlagged!

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A fun chat with David Heska Wanbli Weiden all about his new book Wisdom Corner, the forgotten past of the Native American boarding schools, the whitewashing of history, and his obsession with Billy Jack. Plus – Dave and Teddy have a midnight encounter with a raccoon.

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A fun chat with Louise Candlish all about her new book A Neighbor’s Guide to Murder, domestic noir, Wimbledon, and why her neighbors won’t talk to her about her books. Plus – Dave has an odd request for his dentist. It goes… okay?

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A fun chat with David Ellis all about his new book Keep Them Close, sibling rivalries, the bad writing lawyers produce, and what working with James Patterson taught him about writing. Plus – Dave gets a flat tire, Laura has a frozen shoulder and Andrew unplugs the TV. We also recommend: Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray, Contre Posta by Dave Eggers, and The Other Magic by Derrick Smythe. Audiobook of the Week is A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston.

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On today’s show we recap a couple of weekend getaways and recommend Whistler by Ann Patchett, Rings of the Matriarch by S.D. McKittrick, and Small Ceremonies by Kyle Edwards. Audiobook of the Week is L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy.

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A fun chat with Rob Hart all about his new book Three Hitmen and a Baby, how to find a snake expert, living in the age of surveillance, and crying at movies. Plus – Dave is roasted at school, Laura recaps the Mumford & Sons concert, and Andrew accidentally opens up his Father’s Day present early. We also recommend: Tough Luck by Sandra Dallas, Nonesuch by Francis Spufford, and Root and Branch by James Haddock. Audiobook of the Week is Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher.

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A fun chat with Sarah Vaughn all about her new book Based on a True Story, courtroom theatrics, and her secret shorthand skill. Plus – Dave and Andrew take a trip to Portland, and Laura deals with pets. We also recommend: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, The Lesser Devil by Christopher Ruocchio, and The Night Watcher by Ashkanani, Tariq. Audiobook of the Week is Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande.

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