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A fun chat with Louise Candlish all about her new book A Neighbor’s Guide to Murder, domestic noir, Wimbledon, and why her neighbors won’t talk to her about her books. Plus – Dave has an odd request for his dentist. It goes… okay?

A fun chat with David Ellis all about his new book Keep Them Close, sibling rivalries, the bad writing lawyers produce, and what working with James Patterson taught him about writing. Plus – Dave gets a flat tire, Laura has a frozen shoulder and Andrew unplugs the TV. We also recommend: Dissection of a Murder … Continue reading Ep. 334 Brotherly Love With David Ellis

On today’s show we recap a couple of weekend getaways and recommend Whistler by Ann Patchett, Rings of the Matriarch by S.D. McKittrick, and Small Ceremonies by Kyle Edwards. Audiobook of the Week is L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

A fun chat with Rob Hart all about his new book Three Hitmen and a Baby, how to find a snake expert, living in the age of surveillance, and crying at movies. Plus – Dave is roasted at school, Laura recaps the Mumford & Sons concert, and Andrew accidentally opens up his Father’s Day present … Continue reading Ep. 332 Crying At The Movies With Rob Hart

A fun chat with Sarah Vaughn all about her new book Based on a True Story, courtroom theatrics, and her secret shorthand skill. Plus – Dave and Andrew take a trip to Portland, and Laura deals with pets. We also recommend: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, The Lesser Devil by Christopher Ruocchio, and The Night Watcher … Continue reading Ep. 331 The Lost Art of Shorthand With Sarah Vaughn

We’re joined by Melinda Leigh for a chat all about her book You Can Tell Me, Mixed Martial Arts training, being a math nerd, and how she didn’t start writing until her thirties. Plus – Laura’s work boundaries are tested and Andrew is sentimental over graduations. We also recommend: Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth, Seascraper … Continue reading Ep. 330 Higher Math and MMA With Melinda ...

A fun chat with Eloisa James all about her new book The Last Lady B, Taylor Swift, Shakespeare, and her editor’s overzealous red pen. Plus- Dave misses out on a grand entrance, Laura endures a hot job site, and Andrew gets a smoker. We also recommend: The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva, Short Cuts by … Continue reading Ep. 329 Swifties and Shakespeare With Eloisa James

A fun chat with Christina Baker Kline all about her new book The Foursome, conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker, North Carolina, Civil War historians, and fact checkers. Plus- Dave’s students throw him under the bus, Laura can’t have cinnamon rolls in the house, and Andrew’s old dog is learning some new tricks. We also … Continue reading Ep. 328 Twinning With Christina Baker Kline

A fun chat with Alexandra Andrews all about her new book The Fine Art of Lying, celebrity sightings, bunnies, and the insidious Candy Land board game. Plus- Dave is officially Unc to his students, Laura goes tub hopping in Georgia, and Andrew’s new neighbor is a Denver Broncos player. We also recommend: This Story Might … Continue reading Ep. 327 Bunnies & Board Games With Alexandra&#160...

We’re joined today by John Twelve Hawks for a fun chat all about his new book Certainty, stuffed animals, talking dogs, and resurrection bots. Plus – Dave accidentally sets off a stink bomb at his school, Laura goes to a concert and is amazed at how many people know all the lyrics, and Andrew is … Continue reading Ep. 326 Next Level Stuffies With John Twelve Hawks

We’re joined by Anthony Horowitz for a fun chat all about his new book A Deadly Episode, his time spent on film sets, adapting his own work, and his use of fountain pens. Plus – Dave and Laura recap the cardboard box boat races and Andrew calls in from Boston. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

We’re joined by Willy Vlautin for a fun chat all about his new book The Left and the Lucky, true grit, how his experiences as a house painter helped informed the book, and the importance of eating a good lunch. Plus – Dave recaps a harrowing highway experience, Laura gets infected by a tick, and … Continue reading Ep. 325 Eating A Good Lunch With Willy Vlautin

We’re joined by Evelyn Clarke (Cat Clarke and V.E. Schwab) for a fun chat all about their book The Ending Writes Itself, the publishing industry, working with editors, and their dream of being a traitor. Plus – Dave and Laura go on vacation and can’t stop eating sweets, and Andrew hopes the new family pet … Continue reading Ep. 324 How To Be A Traitor With Evelyn Clarke

A fun chat with Benjamin Stevenson all about his new book Everyone in this Bank is a Thief, fair play mysteries, writing a portion of the book in public on a big screen, and the word he cannot spell. Plus – Dave recaps his trip to L.A., Laura waits in the longest line of her … Continue reading Ep. 323 Writing In Public With Benjamin Stevenson

With our hosts scattered across the country this week and Project Hail Mary in theaters now, enjoy a best of episode from 2021 – It’s Andy Weir and a delightfully fun chat about the book, defending Shemp, his hatred for flashbacks, and why he would never go into space. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

A fun chat with Daniel Kraus all about his new book Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Saved My Life and Changed the World, his obsession with the movie, independent video rental stores, and the best thing about black and white movies. Plus – Dave is heavily invested in Senior Assassin. ITUNES – … Continue reading Braaaains With Daniel Kraus

A fun chat with Shelley Noble all about her new book The Sisters of Book Row, the Comstock Laws, rare books, and her unique approach to visualizing her settings. Plus – Dave is gearing up for opening night for Mamma Mia! ITUNES – SPOTIFY

A fun chat with Elizabeth Day all about her new book One of Us, her favorite reality TV shows (all of them), her interesting journaling technique, and the greatness that is The Cheesecake Factory. Plus – Dave witnesses shocking behavior in the men’s bathroom at the gym, Laura questions her chosen profession, and Andrew strays … Continue reading Ep. 322 How To Tend Bar For Andy Cohen Wi...

A fun chat with Kate Quinn all about her new book The Astral Library, living inside of books, dream libraries, and dragons. Plus – Dave & Laura have an interesting lunch with friends, and Andrew almost passes out while teaching. We also recommend: All Involved by Ryan Gattis, It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica, and … Continue reading Ep. 321 How To Live Inside A Book With Kate Quinn

A fun chat with Will Dean all about his new book Adrift, the importance of first lines, chopping wood for exercise, and his unique writing process. Plus- Dave finally has someone comment on his work email icon after 10 years, Laura has to quit listening to self help podcasts because they were NOT HELPING, and … Continue reading Ep. 320 Chopping Wood With Will Dean

We’re joined by James Rollins for a fun chat about his new book Trust No One, the importance of routines, witches, talking to strangers, and writing off vacations. Plus- Dave’s co-worker infiltrates a rehearsal, Laura complains about Dave’s hiking, and Andrew’s student demands a grade of 100%. We also recommend: Box Full of Darkness by … Continue reading Ep. 319 How To Write Off A Vacation W...

A fun chat with Saundra Mitchell all about her new book This Side of Gone, culture shock, and scary highways. Plus – Dave’s not showering and his classroom smells, Laura is looking at points north, and Andrew takes a trip to the ER. We also recommend: The Cut by Chris Brookmyre, The Unselected Journals of … Continue reading Ep. 318 Culture Shock and Freaky Freeways With Saundra Mi...

We’re joined by Lynn Cullen for a fun chat all about her book When We Were Brilliant, the allure of Marilyn Monroe, her photographer Eve Arnold, and her intriguing relationship with Joe DiMaggio. Plus – Dave has a panini adventure, Laura hits the gym with a friend, and Andrew’s students find out about his snoring … Continue reading Ep. 317 Marilyn Monroe’s Favorite Photographer W...

A fun chat with Jenna Blum all about her new book Murder Your Darlings, Tuesdays, stalkers, and what it’s really like being a writer. Plus – Dave records Andrew’s snoring, Laura is puzzled by a machine at the gym, and Andrew’s students go crazy with paper airplanes. We also recommend: Angel Down by Daniel Kraus, … Continue reading Ep. 316 Tuesdays With Jenna Blum

A fun chat with Wendy Walker all about her new book Blade, her experience as a competitive figure skater, fear training, and pushy skate parents. Plus – Dave is a big loser, Laura talks Dave’s mother into getting a self driving car, and Andrew’s dog breaks out of their hotel room. We also share our … Continue reading Ep. 315 Wendy Walker Is On Thin Ice & We Share Our Favorite Books...