Author Clay F. Turner joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his novels Lodesyia and The Dark Phoenix.

Caitlin Malcuit also chats about Boston voting to ban the use of facial recognition technology.

To learn more about Clay F. Turner, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Debut author Catherine Adel West chats with Daniel Ford about her book Saving Ruby King (out now from Park Row Books).

To learn more about Catherine Adel West, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author and journalism Marc Freeman joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his latest book, Modern Family: The Untold Oral History of One of Television's Groundbreaking Sitcoms. The pair chat about the show's innovative (and necessary) writing room structure, Ty Burrell's odyssey to landing the role of Phil Dunphy, Fizbo's origin story, and why this sitcom might be the last of its kind.

Caitlin Malcuit also talks about a racial justice committee meeting she attended in North Reading, Mass.

To learn more about Marc Freeman, read his work for The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair.

Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Rachel Barenbaum joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut A Bend in the Stars and her work as debut author editor for A Mighty Blaze.

To learn more about Rachel Barenbaum, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Brian Panowich, author of Bull Mountain and Like Lions, returns to the show to chat with Daniel Ford about his new book Hard Cash Valley.

Caitlin Malcuit also discusses Breonna Taylor's murder and how you can support her family.

To learn more about Brian Panowich, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author way back in Episode 88.

Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Tracy Clark, newly minted Edgar Award-winner, talks to Daniel Ford about book three in the Chicago Mystery series, What You Don't See.

To learn more about Tracy Clark, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Noir at the Bar - New England, and OneRoom.

Barbara Ross, author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her upcoming Jane Darrowfield series.

Caitlin Malcuit also shares her thoughts about recent events following George Floyd's murder, #BlackLivesMatter, and what people can do to be good allies during this time and going forward.

To learn more about Barbara Ross, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Noir at the Bar - New England, and OneRoom.

Elizabeth Kadetsky, author of On the Island at the Center of the Center of the World and The Poison That Purifies You, chats with Daniel Ford about her Juniper Award-winning memoir The Memory Eaters.

Daniel also talks about the turbulent days following George Floyd's murder by a police officer in Minneapolis. Some reading and listening recommendations:

• Kellye Garrett's Guide for Non Black People Upset about Racism and Prejudice in America
• Stamped from the Beginning and How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
• At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance - a New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power by Danielle L. McGuire
• These Truths by Jill Lepore
• Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
• "1619" podcast, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones
• Fiction by John Vercher, Lauren Francis-Sharma, Nicole Blades, S.A. Cosby, Karla FC Holloway, James McBride, and De'Shawn Charles Winslow
• President Barack Obama's piece on Medium, titled "How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change"

To learn more about Elizabeth Kadetsky, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our view of The Memory Eaters in May's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Hannah Mary McKinnon joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest novel Sister Dear (which was featured in May's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar.")

Caitlin Malcuit also chats about HBO Max's launch.

To learn more about Hannah Mary McKinnon, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to her appearance at Noir at the Bar - New England and learn more about her First Chapter Fun series with Hank Phillippi Ryan.

Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Elliot Ackerman, author of Waiting for Eden and Places and Names, returns to the show to talk about his new novel Red Dress in Black & White.

To learn more about Elliot Ackerman, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of Red Dress in Black & White in May's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar" and listen to our last interview with the author.

Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Noir at the Bar - New England, and OneRoom.