Maurice Carlos Ruffin had an amazing book year in 2019, and since we recorded this podcast, his 2020 has only gotten better. We Cast A Shadow has been selected as a 2020 Pen Open Book Award finalist, is a 2020 ALA RUSA Audio Book award winner,

Happy 2020! I cannot think of a better way to have ended 2019 and then kick off 2020 than with the amazing company of author Jean Kwok. We could have chatted for hours, although she might have felt different! This is a very special episode, indeed,

What can I say about Salt Slow by Julia Armfield? This book was the stand-out for me, or a sit-down, because once I started it, I never left my beach chair. From the very first story, Mantis, to the award winning, The Great Awake,

“Reading is the whole reason to be alive”, says Erin Somers in this episode.   I couldn’t agree more. So what are your plans for this weekend? Make sure it includes, Stay Up With Hugo Best by Erin Somers. Our main character, June Bloom,

I could not be happier to have hosted Jason Allen, featuring his debut novel, The East End, for Episode 30!  Gosh, we talked about so many things, I couldn’t possibly collect it all here. Get your beach towels ready because this gripping novel of suspe...

I’m on a roll with debut authors and their fabulous books and this podcast featuring author Julie Langsdorf is no exception. White Elephant takes us to the suburban Washington DC town of Willard Park and particularly Tunlaw Place,

Spending my morning with Anne Griffin to talk about her amazing debut novel, When All Is Said, was like sunshine on a cloudy day. This story of 84-year old Maurice Hannigan toasting the five most important people in his life is also wrapped around a my...

Three different strands of author Angie Kim’s life come together to create her debut novel, Miracle Creek.   This interview with Angie Kim is a must listen for a must read. Excellent choice for book discussions. Miracle Creek hits shelves Tuesday,

“Where I come from, we’ve learned to silence ourselves. We’ve been taught that silence will save us. Where I come from, we keep these stories to ourselves. To tell them to the outside world is unheard of, dangerous, the ultimate shame.” – -Etaf Rum,

To celebrate the UK paperback release of Salt Lane, I have for you this podcast interview.  In this episode, I get so wrapped up interviewing William Shaw, I move away from the mic! Apologies! But my aim is true. Also: rookie. Anyway,