Sure, you have important things to do. But it takes just a 10 minutes or so to learn about two upcoming book releases and something fascinating about the world.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to visit your local library and your independent bookstore to lose some time yourself!
We get excited about two new books: How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel by Kate Jackson and The Bones Beneath My Skin by T.J. Kune. Then Dave shares Kevin Kelly's tips for memorable travel experiences.
We get excited about two new books: quirky love story The Watermark by Sam Mills and Lorne, the SNL founders' bio, by Susan Morrison. Then Mel shares the buttery story of the best croissants in Paris.
We get excited about two new books: Every Tom, Dick & Harry by Elinor Lipman and On the Hippie Trail by travel godfather Rick Steves. Then Dave shares a sweet poem about the good stuff: love and dogs.
We get excited about two new books: Cold Kitchen by Caroline Eden and Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. Then Dave shares his enthusiasm for the 2025 Grammy nominees for best audiobook recordings.
We get excited about two new books for your TBR: The Power and the Glory by Adrian Tinniswood and Playworld: A Novel by Adam Ross. Then Mel shares her reading and loving doorstopper novels of 500+ pages.
We get excited about two festive holiday books: Gifts from the Kitchen by Kristine Kidd A Christmas Cornucopia by Mark Forsyth. Then Dave recommends entertaining, accessible graphic novels for newbies.
We get excited about two new books: A Lively Midwinter Murder by Katy Watson and The Way by Cary Groner. Then Dave recommends fun boardgames to play with your friends and family this holiday season.
We get excited about three new books: Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris, The Starlets by Lee Kelly & Jennifer Thorne, and Darkly by Marisha Pessl. Then Dave makes the case for playing cozy games.
We get excited about two new books: the Rivals audiobook read by Georgia Tennant and the King Arthur Flour Big Book of Bread. Then Mel shares her extreme enthusiasm for sandwiches and The Sammies Awards.
We get excited about two new books for your TBR: The Absinthe Forger by Evan Rail and The Notebook by Roland Allen. Then author Evan Rail shares his enthusiasm for fountain pens and special inks.
We get excited about two books: Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures by Wally & Amanda Koval and Polostan by Neal Stephenson. Then Wally & Amanda from Accidentally Wes Anderson recommend a fun hotline.
We get excited about two books: The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel and Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham. Then Mel recommends the History Extra podcast for your Spooky Season storytelling needs.
We get excited about two books: So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison and The Wildes: A Novel in Five Acts by Louis Bayard. Then Dave shares the exploits of the world's greatest art detective.
We get excited about two books: The Bookseller of Venice by Giovanni Montanaro and Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. Then Mel recommends the immersive, interactive walking tours from Secret City Trails.
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