The Inside Flap

A fun chat with Wendy Walker all about her new book Blade, her experience as a competitive figure skater, fear training, and pushy skate parents. Plus – Dave is a big loser, Laura talks Dave’s mother into getting a self driving car, and Andrew’s dog breaks out of their hotel room. We also share our favorite books we read in 2025.

Laura’s favorites: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai, Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber, The Compound by Aisling Rawle, I Regret Almost Everything by Keith McNally, and Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker. 

Dave’s Favorites: King Sorrow by Joe Hill, Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson, King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby, Nobody’s Hero by M.W. Craven, and Necroscope by Brian Lumley.

Andrew’s Favorites: Fragment of Flame by D.K. Holberg, Rise of the Living Forge by Actus, Arcane Artificer by Andrew Karevik, and The Sword of Kaigen byM. L. Wang. 

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We’re joined by Ruth Mancini for a fun chat all about her new book The Day I Lost You, her career in the law, Ally McBeal, and her obsession with Frasier. Plus- Dave doesn’t know when to keep his mouth shut, Laura gets an unexpected house tour, and Andrew and his son dress like elves for school. We also recommend: The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths, Dragon Forged by D. K. Holmberg & Dan Michaelson, and Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanagh. Audiobook of the Week is The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz.

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We’re joined by Connie Berry for a fun chat all about her new book A Grave Deception, writing 14th century poetry, and her inability to remember people’s names. Plus – Dave hurts his back at school, Laura visits family back East, and Andrew is disappointed at the Denver Nature and Science Museum Christmas event. We also recommend: Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai, and The Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio. Audiobook of the Week is The Uncool by Cameron Crowe.

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A fun chat with Rachel Van Dyken all about her new book Fallen Gods, her Norse heritage, the mafia, and sweater wearing cats. Plus – Dave once again embarrasses himself in class (several times), Laura is at Brassfest to support Dave and Sylvia, and Andrew’s students are complaining to the dean. We also recommend: What She Saw by Mary Burton, King Sorrow by Joe Hill, and Star Rust by Jon Kiln.

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We’re joined by Tod Goldberg for a fun chat all about his book Only Way Out, baseball memorabilia, the importance of book titles, and the time he got pulled over for singing. Plus – Dave has a freshman fiasco story and Laura has a parade critique.  We also recommend: Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr., Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher, and Fragment of Flame by D.K. Homberg and Dan Michaelson.

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A fun chat with Matthew Pearl all about his new book The Award, hot chocolate, astronauts, and the trouble with being surrounded by writers. Plus – Dave pays tribute to his Dad, Laura gets pulled over, and Andrew is spending more time working on his garage. We also recommend: Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber, Old Man’s Patch by Jon Kiln, & The Woodcutter by Reginald Hill. Audiobook of the Week is What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown.

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A fun chat with Elle Marr all about her new book The Lie She Wears, how she uses her theater background for writing, defending psychopaths, and her favorite musicals. Plus – Dave and Laura go to the theater.

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A fun chat with Ann Packer all about her new book Some Bright Nowhere, why she has no problem doing awful things to her characters, avoiding small talk, and the secret to her butterscotch pudding. Plus – Dave don’t get dressed up for no one.

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We’re joined by Karen White for a fun chat about her new book The Lady on Esplanade, creepy dolls, ghost encounters, and New Orleans potholes. Plus – Laura has a celebrity sighting at a Nuggets game, Dave gets feedback from his Principal, and Andrew has a massive Halloween. We also recommend: Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei, The Magpies by Mark Edwards and Rise of the Living Forge by Actus. Audiobook of the Week is Columbine by Dave Cullen.

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A fun chat with Mia Sheridan all about her new book The Fix, man-eating bears, and how DIYing helps her writing. Plus – Dave’s school has too many fire drills, Laura is on the lonely girl diet, and Andrew’s got his hands full with middle schoolers. We also recommend: Play Nice by Rachel Harrison, Unbound by Michael Miller, and Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld. Audiobook of the Week is Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes.

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