We get a lesson in race, parenting, privilege and teacher speak from educators and co-authors Alli Frank and Asha Youmans.

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We talk with author Emily Henry about her beach read, titled "Beach Read" and set on the beach. Then Anna Pai shares the struggles she faced trying to achieve her version of the American dream.

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The "Queen of Beach Reads" Mary Kay Andrews pays homage to her newspaper roots with her 27th novel "Hello, Summer". Plus we learn about the bizarre tradition of sin eating from author Megan Campisi.

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We kick off summer with our first Summer Read pick: Laura Hankin's "Happy and You Know It". Then we chat all things Grace Kelly with two authors inspired by the iconic American princess.

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The apostle of appreciation, Chester Elton, shares his tips for keeping employees motivated while working remotely. Then we go on a wild adventure with raptor rehabber Suzie Gilbert.

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As many of us spend lots of time at home with our families, we've got two books this week about what it means to be a family and what we'd do to protect the ones we love.

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Former Navy SEAL Jack Carr gives us his insight into the battle against COVID-19 and the lessons we can learn. Plus we kick some butt with thriller writer Mindy Mejia.

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We talk to the experts about ways to cope -- both mentally and while working at home -- during this unusual time.

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We talk coronavirus plus the latest thrillers from best-sellers Kathy Reichs and James Rollins.

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We chat with Alexandra Monir about her young adult end-of-the-world thriller and the little bit of music infused within its pages. Plus Caitlin Mullen talks to us about her debut that breaks the traditional thriller mold.

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