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Denise Diana Huddle talked with me about the first book in her lively, engaging Iris Raines mystery series, inspired by her own career as an investigator.

David L. Fleming talked with me about his stirring, tender Big Bend adventure, recounting the days of a River Rider, who patrols the river to enforce a quarantine on cattle from south of the border to stop an epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease. a lonely and sometimes dangerous job.

A Lone Woman homesteading in Montana in 1915 faces plenty of obstacles-- but what's in that trunk! ? Jennifer Kabay joined me for a journey into Victor LaValle's compelling Gothic Western.

We took a deep dive into this poignant science fiction classic about an intellectually disabled man who becomes a genius. Gregory Ross was my guest.

What has happened to the promise of America? Dr. Rebecca Bell-Metereau and I explore this profoundly thought-provoking collection of essays by highly acclaimed novelist and cultural commentator Marilynne Robinson. See less

The subtitle reads: Magical Realism Meets Historical Fiction in a Stunning Novel of Indigenous Women's Lives. Gene Randall, host of Indigenous Voices on KZSM San Marcos, joined me for a deep dive into this powerful novel.

Chris Gardner talked with Annilee Newton about her forthcoming novel, Thessalonika.

"My body feels like a toy I can play with. Can I do this? Can I do that? Yes, I can. Watch." Dance Professor Dr. Cindy Gratz and I discussed this compelling dancer's memoir.

How does one ancient language live on in half the languages we speak today? Dr. Rich Warms, Professor of Anthropology, joined me for a discussions of Laura Spinney's far-ranging book Proto . See less

Sherman Alexie's brilliant short story collection weaves memory, fantasy, and stark reality to paint a portrait of life in and around the Spokane Indian reservation. Gregory Ross and I explore these funny, disturbing stories.

Visit the Museum, meet the wonders, and experience 1911 New York City with us as Garrie Borden joins me to explore Alice Hoffman's extraordinary novel!

Noé Álvarez takes readers along as he learns about the accordion, his grandfather, and ultimately himself. Rolf Straubhaar, host of "Music and Revolution" joined me to discuss this powerful memoir.

Narrow the Road chronicles an unforgettable journey through East Texas in 1932. Seeking his father, 15-year old William encounters bootleggers, conmen, and even a gorilla. Author James Wade joins me to talk about his powerful novel. See less

Chris Gardner talks with Madeline Vosch, author of Undead: A Memoir of My Suicide , a revealing memoir about the complicated truths of surviving a suicide attempt.

Michelle Collins Anderson talked with me about her new novel The Moonshine Women , an exhilarating visit to the turbulent 1930s. The novel tells the story of the Strong family of rural Missouri—the family farms and makes moonshine, a practice that has become both more lucrative and more dangerous since prohibition.

Chris Gardner talks with Justin Tapscott about Denis Johnson's Train Dreams, a critically acclaimed novel of the changing American West.

Chris Gardner talks with Professor Annilee Newton about This Rough Magic , by Mary Stewart, an exciting romantic suspense novel from 1964 that’s become a classic.

Priscilla and guest Rebecca Bell-Metereau explore Vladimir , Julia May Jonas' provocative academic novel, now a popular Netflix miniseries.

Poet and educator Crystal White talked with Chris Gardner and read a selection of her published and unpublished poems.

Poets and contributors to San Marcos' community poetry and art journal--Carmen Rumbaut, Jim Trainer, Blaze Turley, and E. D. Watson read from their work and talked with Priscilla about the journal.

A memorable trip into the life and work of the British artist and poet William Blake. Gregory Ross joined me to talk about this lucid, powerful, timely book. "Before long you will find you are examining yourself as much as you are examining Blake" [The Times of London].

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: You've probably read this iconic love poem. But what about the woman who wrote it? Join my conversation with Dr. Denae Dyck. She'll debunk myths about Elizabeth Barrett Browning and give us new insights into this passionate feminist and her poetry.

Chris Gardner and Ken Ward discuss The Hounding , by Xenobe Purvis, "a rich, atmospheric, novel thrumming with menace," according to " The New York Times ."

Rev. Gregory Ross and I discuss "The Awakened Brain," by Dr. Lisa Miller, "a groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality and a bold new paradigm for health, healing, and resilience."

Award-winning poet E. D. Watson reads from and talks about her new book. How do we cope with the flood of disparate images that confront us on a daily basis?