In this episode, we get excited about two books: Honor the Dead by Amy Tector and Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne. Then, our... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: ‘Cold People’ by Tom Rob Smith and ‘Awe: The New Science... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin and Table for Two: Fictions by... more

In this episode, we’re excited two new books: The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft and Why We Remember: The Science of... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Morningside by Téa Obreht and James by Percival Everett. Then Mel tells us about... more

This is a replay of an episode featuring Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin and You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith. Then... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Piglet by Lottie Hazell and Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness by Alastair... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: Lives of the Monster Dogs by Kirsten Bakis and Transient and Strange by Nell Greenfieldboyce. Then... more

In this episode, we’re excited about new books on our TBRs: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai and Wandering Stars by Tommy... more

In this episode, we’re excited about new books: Strawberry Fields by Patrick D. Joyce and The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden. Dave... more

In this episode, we’re excited about new books on our TBRs: Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson and Fall... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Broughtupsy by Christina Cooke and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller. Then... more

In this episode, we’re excited about new books: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett and Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. Then Mel shares... more

In this episode, we’re excited about new books: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook. Then Dave recommends... more

In this episode, we’re excited about new books: The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan and Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree.... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: The Lost Van Gogh by Jonathan Santlofer and North Woods by Daniel Mason. Then Dave... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Empty Theater by Jac Jemc and Yellowfaceby R.F. Kuang. Then we discuss great reading... more

In this episode, we get excited about two great books: One Woman Show by Christine Coulson and To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: This Is Christmas, Song by Song by Annie Zaleski and The Bathysphere Book by Brad... more

In this episode, we get excited about three books: ‘The Christmas Party’ by Georgette Heyer, ‘The Christmas Murder Game’ by... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer and The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez. Then Dave recommends... more

We know you don’t all celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving, but it’s never a bad idea to express gratitude... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: The Three Dahlias by Katy Watson and World Within a Song by Jeff Tweedy. Then Carrie... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: The Future by Naomi Alderman and Watership Down: The Graphic Novel by James Sturm & Joe... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez and The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by... more

In this show, we’re excited about two books: The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley and Starter Villain by John Scalzi. Then Mel... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by José Andrés and I Love... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: The Pale House Devil by Richard Kadrey and Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two books: A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand and Murder Most Royal by S.J. Bennett. Then... more

In this show, we’re excited about two books — Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig and The Secret Hours by Mick Herron. Then Craig... more

In this show, we get excited about two books — Pockets by Hannah Carlson and Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki. Then Dave... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison and The Tao of the Backup Catcher by Tim Brown... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: the cookbook ‘Portico’ by Leah Koenig and ‘The Square of Sevens’... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: ‘Where There Was Fire’ by John Manuel Arias and ‘The Heaven... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: ‘The Continental Affair’ by Christine Mangan and ‘The Quickening’ by Elizabeth... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books — ‘The Bookbinder’ by Pip Williams and ‘Tabula Rasa, Vol 1’... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two books — ‘Ms. Demeanor’ by Elinor Lipman Moreno-Garcia and ‘Speech Team: A Novel’... more

If you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes of the best theme parks in the world — Hello, Disney!... more

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books — ‘Silver Nitrate’ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and ‘The Skull: A Tyrolean... more

The gates of an amusement park are a portal to a magical realm of thrill rides and fantasy worlds, larger-than-life... more

This is a replay of an episode featuring books from beloved authors that are excellent summer reads: 'Killers of a... more

In this episode, we get excited about two new books — ‘The Only One Left’ by Riley Sager and ‘The... more

In this episode, we get excited about two new books — ‘100 Places to See After You Die’ by Ken... more

Argentina is so alluring. Rugged gauchos riding the pampas, the percussive heartbeat of the tango, the otherwordly beauty of Tierra... more

In this episode, we get excited about two new books — ‘Return to Valetto’ by Dominic Smith and ‘National Dish’... more

In this episode, we get excited about two new books — ‘Unpacking for Greece’ by Sally Jane Smith and the... more

Located on the east coast of Africa, Kenya is a fantastic place to explore Swahili culture and get close to... more

In this episode, we get excited about two new books — The Power of Saying No by Vanessa Patrick and... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Tumbling Girl by Bridget Walsh and The West: A New... more

Google the words’ history of theater,’ and you’ll get a timeline that begins in ancient Greece, circa the 6th century... more

Housekeeping note: There will be no 'Library of Lost Time' next week. The next episode will appear on Friday, June... more

Perched in the top-right corner of the US, Maine is wrapped in a snuggly hug from Canada and bravely faces... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin and The Partisan by... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin and You Could Make This Place... more

There's been a bridge over the Thames in London for about 2000 years. In the time since its founding during... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Never Sleep by Fred Van Lente and The Wager: A Talk... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal... more

If you were born anytime after, say, 1974, you probably associate Lebanon and its capital city of Beirut with political... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox and The... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Jane & Edward by Melodie Edwards and Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice... more

Sri Lanka is known for its rich, full-bodied Ceylon tea, fishermen on stilts, and staggering beauty. If you want to... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Girl with Twenty Fingers by Kate Mueser and White Cat,... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Company by J.M. Varese and Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook... more

A bookshop is a special (maybe enchanted) place found all over the world and staffed by booksellers who seem to... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Speak for the Dead by Amy Tector and I Have Some... more

The mountains of Jamaica rise up out of the turquoise-blue Caribbean. From those jaggy peaks, rolling hills — covered in... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: ‘Weyward’ by Emilia Hart and ‘Psych: The Story of the Human... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: My Father’s House by Joseph O’Connor and A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and... more

When you’re ready to let the good times roll, there’s no place like New Orleans to cut loose, indulge in... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson and All the Beauty... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo and Mr. Breakfast by... more

In this episode, we get all dreamy-eyed about everything that makes Spain a fantastic place to visit. We get curious... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: 'Cold People' by Tom Rob Smith and 'Awe: The New Science... more

We've put together an itinerary of 12 fantastic destinations with stops in every region of the globe. So pack your... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: 'The Mitford Affair' by Marie Benedict and 'Creative ACT: A Way... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: 'Really Good, Actually' by Monica Heisey and 'How to Sell a... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: 'City Under One Roof' by Iris Yamashita and 'Endurance: 100 Tales... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: 'The Bandit Queens' by Parini Shroff and 'Project Hail Mary' by... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: 'The Snow Ball' by Brigid Brophy and 'Nine Liars' by Maureen... more

In this episode, we get excited about two new books: 'The Family Game' by Catherine Steadman and 'The Explorer's Library:... more