One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

 aired the week of October 6, 2025

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a thrilling gothic fantasy which follows Elspeth Spindle. When she was nine, Elspeth caught the infection that gives people magic that will eventually kill them. However, no magic showed up for her until she touched an exceedingly rare magic card called the Nightmare Card. Now, the monster from the card is in her mind and refuses to be ignored. When Elspeth draws the attention of the King's family, she wind up in the middle of a dire plot of treason, magic, and secrecy. As much as she wants to ignore the Nightmare in her mind, she may not be able to any longer. This is the first book in the Shepherd King duology and is perfect for anyone who wants a spooky book for Halloween that isn't too scary.

All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley

 aired the week of September 29, 2025

All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley is a beautifully written autobiography about Bringley's time working for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.  After Brignley's brother dies from cancer Bringley quits his job at the New Yorker Magazine and seeks solace and meaning in the most beautiful place he can imagine.  He answers an ad and becomes a guard at the Met.  Join Bringley for a behind the scenes tour of one of the most iconic art museums in the world.  Recommended for those who enjoyed Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air, Randy Pauch's Last Lecture, and Margaret Renkl's The Comfort of Crows.

Novel Threat by Traci Hunter Abramson

 aired the week of September 22, 2025

Novel Threat by Traci Hunter Abramson introduces CIA financial analyst Kimber Seidel.  Kimber has been writing novels but too shy to submit her manuscript to a publisher.  Now one of her coworkers has submitted her book and the CIA is using it as cover to infiltrate a publisher who might be funding a terrorist organization.  Kimber is no field agent and she is afraid she will blow the cover of the agent already in the organization.  Imagine her surprise when she finds out Brandon whom she met on a flight is the other agent.  Recommended for fans of Lynette Eason and Karen Cleveland.