This week we are fortunate enough to have International Bestselling Author Jayne Ann Krentz on the show to talk about her new book When All The Girls Have Gone. Jayne also shares with us her theory of popular fiction, and her theory on why fans align themselves with certain authors.

Also in this episode Stacy and Angela's strange food obsessions, and Angela's violent condiment reaction. Finally Ella our Jr reviewer reviews Two Summers by Amy Freedman and we have Becky's Book Nook with her Top 5 Series picks for girls.

In this episode we are lucky enough to have USA Today Bestselling Author Allen Eskens on the show to discuss his latest The Heavens May Fall. Find out about his vibrato effect and why Allen welcomes all stalkers.

Also in this episode learn about the Books for Brains event, Ella our Jr reviewer reviews Eight Keys by Susan LaFleur, Karen from the book return Blog reviews Just Life by Neil Abramson, and Becky's Book Nook explores holiday picks for teen boys.

We were lucky enough to speak with Mary Ann Grossmann of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Mary Ann has followed the Twin Cities book scene since it exploded in the 1980's. She shares with us her experiences of watching our book culture blossom into what it is today.

Also in this episode find out what would make Stacy take a hostage, the girls pick a bone with George RR Martin, and our Jr Reviewer Ella reviews Listening for Luca. Visit The Not Boring Book Show on the web at www.TheNotBoringBookShow.com

This week Stacy and Angela discuss cat fishing on Amazon, and fake twitter followers. They welcome Bradley Mariska a Berenstain Bears collector who has amassed the world's largest Bernstain Bears collection on display at Sweet Reads in Austin Minnesota. He settles once and for all the controversy on if it's Berenstain or Berenstein Bears and lets us in on the sorted side of the Bears. We dub Bradley the Official Berenstain Bears Historian! Also in this episode our Jr. reviewer Ella reviews Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan, Karen from The Book Return reviews A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, and Becky's Book Nook give us books to help survive National Novel Writing Month. Visit the show online at www.TheNotBoringBookShow.com

Several members of the Twin Cities Sisters In Crime were at the Minnesota State Fair for Read and Ride day and we were lucky enough to be able to interview, Timya Owens President of Twin Cities Chapter of Sisters In Crime, Authors Greg Gardner, Barbara Deese, Sherry Roberts, Tom Combs, Jessie Chandler, and Rebecca Kanner. Also in this episode, classic books you've never read according to the Wall street Journal, can a book be a classic if no one has ever heard of it, in defense of romances, cookie cutter books, and Zombie books to love. Finally, Karen at The Book Return Blog reviews Kindred Spirits by Rainbow Rowell and the Book Nook with Becky Bunker covers Halloween favorites. Visit the show at www.TheNotBoringBookShow.com

Join us on another author adventure as Angela and Stacy discuss Reece Witherspoon's book club, why Angie wants a Johnny Depp book club, and which host reads horror under the blankets. This week our guest is Katy Jo Turner author of the children's book Who Cooks For You? Finally this week find out what's happening at the book store in The Book Nook with Becky. Visit The Not Boring Book Show at www.TheNotBoringBookShow.com

Join Stacy and Angela as they speak to the author of Damage Control from Poisoned Pen Press Michael Bowen.Join the girls as they discuss the bad sound of Target chip cards, Debbie Macomber's BlessingBox, other subscription boxes, and what you might find if Angela were to pack your subscription box. Visit the show's webpage www.TheNotBoringBookShow.com

This week your hosts Stacy Verdick Case and Angela Halgrimson host the author of the Kate Fox Mysteries, Shannon Baker. Shannon joins the girls to discuss the first book in the series Stripped Bare. In addition, find out what alcohol and low impulse control will do for Barnes and Noble, what's happening with old library conversions and how the girls would design their own bookstore, and find out what we're giving away this week!

Get to know Angela and Stacy and plans for The Not Boring Book Show. Plus, learn about a new reading app that makes reading interactive for kids and what we want to talk about in the shows ahead.