S.L. Price “The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse”
Release Date: 07/08/2025
Thomas Mallon — “A Book of One’s Own — People and Their Diaries” and “The Very Heart of It - New York Diaries, 1983-1994”
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Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, and COB fave Louis Bayard. They cover dance clubs, Pale Blue Eye(s) and Commaders fans. They marvel at Iowa City, home to everyone who’s writing a book. Literary legend (and Lou’s pal) Thomas Mallon zooms in to share two books from his exceptional and large collection of work — “A Book of One’s Own” and “The Very Heart of It.” The first captures the hearts and souls of diverse people and places in time. “The Very Heart of It” vividly portrays the terror of the AIDS epidemic and the vibrant cultural scene of...
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Emma Styles “The Shark"
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“Agency" Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, and Torie. They’re sad the World Cup is done and doubt the US Mens team will be in the final four any time soon. Jamie introduces another new independent bookstore, in Laytonsville, MD. Veteran and woman owned, the hope is it becomes a community hub. Author Zooms in from the UK to share her latest, “The Shark.” Against a fierce Australian backdrop, two girls — unlikely allies — kidnap a suspected serial murderer. Bracingly written, “The Shark” underscores the fine line...
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Isaac Fitzgerald “American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed"
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“Walking away from loneliness and toward community.“ Chatter rolls with Claude, David, and Torie. They break down the country’s 250th, World Cup drama and James Grady’s continued roll. Best selling author, tattoo expert, and Today Show fave Isaac Fitzgerald zooms in to share “American Rambler.” Following in the footsteps of the real Johnny Appleseed, Fitzgerald’s journey shows the power of walking, reflection, and community. Plus he’s a hell of a fun guy.
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Bruce Feiler “A Time to Gather: How ritual created the world and how it can save us”
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“Remember we are we’s not I’s." Chatter rolls with Claude, David, and Torie. They break down the World Cup and the Williams sisters owning Wimbledon. Maggie Robe of joins to nominate and her book “. Can’t say it any better than the book jacket: “A Woman haunted by a dark inheritance returns to the woods where her mother vanished, in this queer gothic novel — a butch black swan.” Writer, speaker, father, traveler, one time clown Bruce Feiler joins in to share “A Time to Gather.” Crossing six continents and 16...
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Erica Wright "Museum of Unusual Occurrence"
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“Why is it always Florida?" Chatter rolls into June with Lauren at the wheel, David in NBA land, and Torie assisted by Lu Lu. Gayle from nominates their DMV author, . His 2026 book is a deeply personal examination of Germany’s attempts to confront and meaningfully address the Holocaust. COB alumni and fave zooms in to share her latest novel, , the first in the new Psychic City Mystery Series. Family, friendships, and murder in a town that’s a true original. Erica’s also got coming out soon,...
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James Grady “Shadows on Sidewalks”
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“Black leather jacket.” Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, and icon James Grady. David did indeed cry at his son’s graduation, and Torie lived Book Fair-palooza in Gaithersburg and Oyster Bay. Miami literary legend Mitchell Kaplan of joined in to nominate for “The Pitch.” Her new book “Cages” is out in June. Crossing Cuba, London, and Miami, it reveals themes of love, exile, and identity. Jim shares back stories about Robert Redford and the incentive to write his latest, “Shadows on Sidewalks.” As Bob Dylan said,...
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Book Festival Palooza and More
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Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, Mike Croley, and Jud Ashman. Mike introduces Reggie, the cutest new member of the Chatter family. Staying with animals, Cherie DeVaux, first time female trainer to win the Kentucy Derby, gets her due. Somehow (no featured author?) the team reveals porn star names and why LIV golf is going away. Jud gets us back on track with the May 16 where Torie and Claude get to interview award winning author Jason Mott. Then Torie’s on the road to Oyster Bay, N.Y. for the May 16-17 where she’ll moderate a panel...
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Berner "Becoming Legend: Get Rich and Leave a Legacy"
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“Whatever he does he hits!” Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie and Torie. Claude shares his Sperryville golf success, and David summarizes the NFL draft. Shane Mullen joins from the midwest with two authors nominated for “The Pitch,” Tom Lin and Soman Chainani. They’re current and creative and inspiring. 21st century renaissance man Berner zooms in to share “Becoming Legend.” He calls it an “instructional manual for all aspiring entrepreneurs,” and it showcases his remarkable life and success against significant odds. As...
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David Wright Falade “The New Internationals”
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Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, James Grady, and Chatter’s favorite Mayor, Jud Ashman. The wrap up March Madness and Torie’s Duke animosity. James Grady’s soon to be released “Shadows on Sidewalks” getting terrific buzz. Jud previews the May 16 Gaithersburg Book Festival. Free attendance, free parking, and over 130 authors, workshops, kids’ events, poetry competitions and more. COB fave David Wright Falade zooms in to share “The New Internationals,” out in paperback and joining David’d impressive, eclectic and impactful work. He...
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Charlotte Wood “The Natural Way of Things”
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“Women versus nature?" Chatter rolls with Torie, David, and literary icon James Grady. They revel in UConn’s win and Torie’s roll in it. Is there anything good about AI in writing? Award winning, best selling and favorite Australian author Charlotte Wood zooms in from down under to share “The Natural Way of Things.” Originally published ten years ago it’s eerily current. Imprisoned in an Australian sheep station, ten women endure horrifying treatment and demonstrate inspiring resilience and humanity.
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