The Inside Flap

A fun chat with Kelley Armstrong all about her new book The Haunting of Paynes Hollow, folklore, audiobook narrators, and bears.  Plus – Dave has some wacky stories from his play.

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A fun chat with Trilina Pucci all about her new book One Killer Night, the San Francisco 49ers, Capri Suns, and gummy worms. Plus – Dave’s students struggle with 80s music.

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We’re joined by Christa Carmen for a fun chat all about her new novel How to Fake a Haunting, ghost tours, horror movies, and how her husband falling asleep while watching TV gave her the idea for the book. Plus – Dave gets an unexpected gift, Laura learns the hard way she’s not a sourdough chef, and Andrew is still trying to get rid of his clarinets. We also recommend: Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen, My Friends by Fredrik Backman, and You Belong Here by Megan Miranda. Audiobook of the Week is The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman.

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We’re joined by Sarah Hawley for a fun chat all about her new book Princess of Blood, her intricately detailed world building process, and her experience in stage combat. Plus – Dave avoids small talk at all costs, Laura shares embarrassing stories about her family, and Andrew gets a new truck. Again. We also recommend: The Compound by Aisling Rawle, Spaceship in a Bottle by Jonathan Brazee, and Save Me, Stranger: Stories by Erika Krouse.

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A fun chat with Jane Hamilton about her new book The Phoebe Variations, big families, housing Sigourney Weaver, and possums. Plus – Dave and Andrew have an eventful weekend in Baltimore, and Laura spends quality time with Sylvia at school. We also recommend: One Dark Night by Hannah Richell, The Wrong Hands by Mark Billingham, and Flybot by Dennis E. Taylor. Audiobook of the Week is Double Indemnity by James M. Cain. 

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We’re joined by Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado for a fun chat all about their new book The Grave Artist, their prodigious output, and upping the serial killer game. We also recommend: The Lottery Ticket by CJ Williams, How Bad Things Can Get by Darcy Coates, and The King of Video Poker by Paolo Iacovelli.  Audiobook of the Week is Know My Name by Chanel Miller.

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A fun chat with Lou Berney all about his new book Crooks, seeing the world through a criminal lens, the OKC Thunder, and Judge Reinhold. Plus – Dave and Laura hit the Ikea for meatballs and more and Andrew takes too many kids to the Weird Al concert and there is a major incident. We also recommend: Hemlock and Silver by T. Kingfisher, Caught Stealing by Charlie Huston and Broken Universe by D.K. Landtroop.

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A fun chat with Joanne Harris all about her new book Vianne, why she wanted to revisit the Chocolat series, magic, and her least favorite thing about chocolate. Plus – Dave is smelly.

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A fun chat with Claire Douglas all about her new book The Wrong Sister, driving in England, creating twists, and how she uses an alarm to stay distraction free while writing. Plus – Dave learns a lot of names, Laura breaks down a marching band incident, and Andrew attends a monster mash. Again. We also recommend: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer, Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall,  Forged in Battle by Marc Alan Edelheit, Audiobook of the Week is The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas.

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We’re joined by Gareth Brown for a fun chat about his new book The Society of Unknowable Objects, competing against himself, his inability to focus on audiobooks, and the uncomfortable comment he overheard at a book club. Plus – Dave is mocked at his back to school faculty meeting, Laura sees a movie she will NEVER forget (for all the wrong reasons), and Andrew plays siren sound effects while giving his kid driving lessons. We also recommend: Past Lying by Val McDermid, Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and you too! by Chelsea Handler, Daughter of Dragons by Jack Campbell. Audiobook of the Week is Void Moon by Michael Connelly.

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