The Inside Flap

On the show today a conversation with Chris Herring all about his new book Blood In The Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks, rough and tumble old school basketball, and the madness and genius that was Pat Riley. Plus – Laura finds herself in the middle of a real life missing … Continue reading Inside Chat: Throwin’ It Down With Chris Herring

Today we talk to Elizabeth George all about her new Inspector Lynley novel Something To Hide, teaching the craft of writing, what happens to her books when screenwriters get hold of them, her adoration of Idris Elba, and that time her husband used her book as a tray. We also recommend: Klara and the Sun … Continue reading Ep. 153 When Books Become Trays With Elizabeth George

We’re joined once again by one of our favorite guests – Stephen Hunter. We chat all about his new book Targeted, his favorite Christmas snack, his aversion to new things, being a terrible short story writer, getting the names of his own characters wrong, and why he prefers old Raisinets. We also recommend: The Dry … Continue reading Ep. 152 Buttered Popcorn & Stale Raisinets With Stephen Hunter

A fun show today as we recap our trip to New York, Laura is witness to a Nair emegency, and Andrew hurts his back putting together Christmas presents. Our book recommendations are: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, How To Find Your Way in the Dark by Derek B. Miller, and Voyagers by Ben … Continue reading Ep. 151 Driving and Crying

Today Darby Kane joins us for a fun chat all about her new book The Replacement Wife, the voices in her head, why she switched genres, her experiences as a divorce lawyer, and her deep dark secret when it comes to reading a book. We also recommend: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, The Guide … Continue reading Ep. 150 How Not To Read A Book With Darby Kane

We’re joined by Chip Brewer for a fun chat about his debut novel Questions of Iron and Blood, fracturing his foot while running the Boston Marathon, thrillers based in reality, performing improv professionally, and the curse of having to finish reading a book no matter how bad it may be. We also recommend: The Anthropocene … Continue reading Ep. 149 The Fine Art Of The “Yes And” With Chip Brewer

We chat with Jeffery Deaver about his new novel The Midnight Lock, the joys of being back on a live book tour, the food in Italy, minibars, getting locked out of his house, scary dolls, his unique writing process, his attempt at picking a lock, and why he needs to keep buying new computers. We … Continue reading Ep. 148 Crushing Keboards And Minibars With Jeffery Deaver

A fun chat with Jodi Picoult about her new novel Wish You Were Here, why it was the book she never intended to write, not seeing her son for two years, the effect of COVID on the medical profession, the secret bond she learned from interviewing COVID patients with near death experiences, and that time … Continue reading Ep. 147 Writing Really Fast With Jodi Picoult

We chat with Erin Kodicek from Amazon Book Editors all about their list of the best books of 2021! Plus – Dave rails against an incompetent doctor.      HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! For all your shopping needs use our IndieBound link or click on the banner below. It doesn’t cost you a cent … Continue reading Inside Chat: Amazon Book Editors’ Best Books Of 2021

A fun conversation with Sherry Thomas about her new Lady Sherlock book Miss Moriarty, I Presume?, not using the character of Moriarty as an antagonist, what makes a good villain, and writing for Holmes despite not being very observant in real life. We also recommend: The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki, Shoot … Continue reading Ep. 146 Sherry Thomas Is The Unobservant Author