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New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot joins us to discuss her novel, No Offense, a charming romance between a children’s librarian and the town sheriff. This is the second book in her Little Bridge Island series and is set on a small, beautiful island in the Florida Keys. Cabot has written over 80 books and is best known for The Princess Diaries, which was later adapted by Walt Disney Pictur...

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger joins us to discuss her book, Confessions on the 7:45. Unger has written more than 17 novels, some of which have been published in 26 languages reaching millions of readers worldwide. In this suspense novel, Selena Murphy meets a stranger called “Martha” on the train and they begin sharing their deepest, darkest secrets. Little does Selena know that thi...

Professor and author David Heska Wanbli Weiden joins us to discuss his crime novel Winter Counts, following the story of a local Native American enforcer on South Dakota’s Rosebud Indian Reservation. Weiden, an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota nation, highlights life on a reservation and dives into the important issue of native identity. Winter Counts is a New York Times Book Review Editors’...

New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian joins us to discuss two of his riveting thrillers, The Red Lotus and Hour of the Witch. He’s written more than 20 books, including the Midwives, The Sand Castle Girls, The Guest Room and The Flight Attendant. His global thriller The Red Lotus is set amidst the adrenaline-fueled world of the emergency room. Hour of the Witch is a twisting thriller a...

New York Times bestselling biographer and film historian Scott Eyman joins us to discuss his book, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise. It follows the story of Archibald Leach and his journey to becoming Hollywood legend Cary Grant. This is one of over a dozen books that Scott Eyman has written about Hollywood’s Golden Age, which also include John Wayne: The Life and Legend, Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Y...

Ghanaian American award-winning author Yaa Gyasi joins us to discuss her novel Transcendent Kingdom, a stunning follow-up to her acclaimed national bestseller Homegoing. This book is a powerful, raw and deeply moving story about a family of Ghanaian immigrants ravaged by depression, addiction and grief. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Yaa Gyasi to talk about her experience living in Huntsville,...

Award-winning journalist and Pulitzer Prize nominee Chip Jones joins us to discuss his book, The Organ Thieves: the Shocking Story of the First Heart Transplant in the Segregated South. With nearly thirty years of reporting experience, Jones has worked at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Roanoke Times, Virginia Business magazine, and many more. He was also the former communications director of the...

Emmy award–winning journalist and anchor of NPR’s Latino USA Maria Hinojosa joins us to discuss her book, Once I was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America. She tells the eye-opening story of immigration in America through her decades of reporting and personal experiences, painting an astonishing picture of a country in crisis. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Maria Hinojosa to talk ab...

New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman joins us to talk about her book Magic Lessons, a prequel to the beloved novel Practical Magic. This book follows the story of Maria Owens, the matriarch of the amazing Owens women, accused of witchcraft in Puritanical Salem, Massachusetts. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Alice Hoffman to find out where her love of magic came from and what type of...

USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan joins us to discuss The First to Lie, her psychological thriller about an investigative reporter squaring off with a major pharmaceutical company. This revenge story full of dark family secrets pits the newsroom against corporate sabotage. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Hank Phillippi Ryan to explore the intricate art of lying. As an on-air inve...

Bestselling author and master storyteller James Patterson joins us to discuss Walk in My Combat Boots, a book he co-wrote with retired U.S. Army Ranger Matt Eversmann. Together, they gather firsthand accounts from veterans, most of whom served in Iraq or Afghanistan, to deliver an authentic depiction of life in the military. Many of the soldiers profiled are children of career military men and wer...

GO Between the Covers Season 2 premieres on Monday, February 7th! Make sure to subscribe for new episodes every week. On our first episode, we have the legendary James Patterson! He discusses Walk in My Combat Boots , a book he co-wrote with retired U.S. Army Ranger Matt Eversmann. Together, they gathered firsthand accounts from veterans to deliver an authentic depiction of life in the military. H...

New York Times bestselling author Robert Kolker talks about his new book Hidden Valley Road, Inside the Mind of An American Family. This haunting true story follows the Galvin family, an extraordinary mid-century family of twelve children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Robert Kolker to discuss his experience with the 10 surviving members of the Galvin...

Bestselling author J. Ryan Stradal discusses his newest novel, a family drama called The Lager Queen of Minnesota. It depicts how midwestern values, hard work, fate and some world-class beer helped a group of women succeed in a man’s world of beermaking. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with J. Ryan Stradal to talk about the strong resilient women in his life and how his mother is a source of inspira...

Amy Jo Burns tells us about her most recent novel Shiner, a vibrant and intricate story about myths, miracles, moonshiners and faith healers. It follows strong Appalachian women who fight for their dignity and take back their life stories from hoggish men whose power is largely an illusion. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Amy Jo Burns to discuss the running theme of trauma in Shiner and her mem...

This week, we’re taking a look into the life of nationally recognized and highly respected book reviewer Oline Cogdill. Her mystery fiction reviews have appeared in more than 300 publications worldwide, including The Associated Press, Publishers Weekly and Mystery Scene Magazine. She’s also received a Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America and is a judge for the Los Angeles Times Book Pri...

Edgar award-winner Angie Kim discusses her debut novel Miracle Creek. Her courtroom drama focuses on a group of people who are part of a special treatment center with a hyperbaric chamber. This chamber helps cure a range of conditions and disabilities, but when the chamber explodes, there is evidence to believe that it was not an accident. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Angie Kim to discuss ho...

Award-winning author Edwidge Danticat shares her latest novel Everything Inside, a collection of vividly imagined stories about community, family, love and her Haitian roots. Known as one of the greatest writers of all time, Edwidge was only 25 years old when her first novel was selected for Oprah’s Book Club. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Edwidge Danticat to discuss her numerous works of fic...

Mamta Chaudhry gives us insight on her truly original debut novel, Haunting Paris . Set in two time periods, the Holocaust and the late 1980s, this timeless love story takes an unexpected turn when a bereaved pianist discovers a letter among her late lover’s possessions. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Mamta Chaudhry to explore the deep questions of loss, courage and morality that will make you...

New York Times bestselling author Laura Kamoie, widely known as romance novelist Laura Kaye, joins us to discuss the release of her historical fiction, Ribbons of Scarlet . Starting out as a history professor in the U.S. Naval Academy, Kamoie shares her profound love of history and female empowerment. Her epic novel, in collaboration with five other authors, tells the story of seven unforgettable...

Award-winning author James O. Born shares his latest collaboration with the world’s bestselling author James Patterson in the new book Blindside . Set in New York, this thriller follows Detective Michael Bennett as he deals with kidnapping and national security issues. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with James O. Born to discuss how his long career in police work, DEA and undercover work has helped...

Our first episode drops on Monday, February 8!  Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. On our first episode, host Ann Bocock is sitting down with award-winning author James O. Born to discuss his latest collaboration with the world’s bestselling author James Patterson in the new book Blindside . He reveals what it’s like working with the infamous Mr. Patterson and shares how h...