Why You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise by Katherine Rundell

aired the week of October 26, 2026

Why You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise by Katherine Rundell is a love letter to children's Literature.  Rundell reminds us of why children's literature is so important and how these books teach us to look at the world around us.  They give us hope, they tell us what bravery and generosity look like and they say that the world is huge and that hope counts for something.  So use this as your sign to go check out some children's books and share them with someone you love.

The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian

 aired the week of October 19, 2026

The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian is set in 1964.  A-list actress Katie Barstow has just married her childhood friend David.  The couple start their honeymoon in Paris and then head to Tanzania, Africa for a photo safari where a group of friends join them.  This luxurious safari is filled with amazing animals and everyone is enjoying their time until men with rifles take over their camp.  What do these men want and will anyone live to see another African sunrise?  Recommended for fans of Wiley Cash, James Lee Burke and Martha Hall Kelly.