Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart

 aired the week of October 12, 2026

Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart was first published in 1965. Vanessa March is shocked to see her husband Lewis on a newsreel showing a circus fire in rural Austria.  He is supposed to be in Stockholm for business.  When she is asked to escort a friend's teenage son to Vienna she jumps at the chance to find out what Lewis is really up to.  Throw in some Lipizzaner stallions, a suspicious death and we have a great story by the writer credited with developing the romantic mystery genre.  Recommend for those who have enjoyed Anthony Horowitz and Sue Grafton.

Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart

 aired the week of October 5, 2026

Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart is a series opener featuring Mark who is better known as The Pale Horse, one of the most dangerous and feared killers for hire.  Mark is very good at his job but when something horrible happens over Christmas he decides it is time to get out of the business.  He joins Assassins Anonymous and is about to earn his one year token when he is attacked by a Russian hit man.  Who is after him and why now after all this time?  Recommended for fans of The Martini Club by Tess Gerritsen, Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn and We Solve Murders by Richard Osman.

1. Assassins Anonymous

2. The Medusa Protocol

3. Three Hitmen and a Baby 

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

 *aired the week of September 28, 2026

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is an adorable cozy fantasy that follows Keila, a librarian who has to escape from a violent revolution and hide as many illegal spellbooks as she can. She hides on the island Caltrey, thinking she can keep to herself, but soon learns that the community is very tight-knit and pays attention to their neighbors. They are also struggling. So, Keila starts an illegal spellshop to help her new neighbors and just hopes that she can fly under the radar enough to not get caught by any authorities.This is a wonderful, character-driven, low-stakes cozy fantasy that is perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree or Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz. 

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert

aired the week of September 21, 2026

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert sets the stage for and explains why the events leading up to the Tulsa Race Massacre caused this horrific event and how the community tried to keep  the information from getting out.  Even today we have no accurate count of the number killed during the 18 deadly hours of June 1, 1921. This work of teen nonfiction is accessible, well researched and very informative.  Highly recommended for leaning more about the tragedy that was the Tulsa Race Massacre. 

The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony

 aired the week of September 14, 2026

The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony tells the story of how women in Ireland gained rights over their bodies and their healthcare.  This is a very sensitive handling of several difficult topics including domestic abuse.  Saorise meets Maura at Connolly Train Station in Dublin.  As the two women visit Maura begins to recount the events starting in November of 1968 and how she ended up being one of the women on platform two advocating for change. Recommended for those who enjoy historical fiction with strong female characters by authors like Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict and Paula McLain.

Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra

 aired the week of September 7, 2026

Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra is a psychological thriller that is hard to put down but hard to keep reading for fear of what will happen.  A mother is putting her young son to bed during a howling nor'easter when she hears a foot tread on the stairs.  No one should be in their home yet she sees a man's shadow on the wall.  Grabbing her two young children they sneak downstairs to a small hiding spot in her husband's office.  What will they do and how will she keep the children quiet?  This chilling debut thriller is recommended for fans of Shari LaPena, Freida McFadden and Darby Kane. 

The Education Wars by Jennifer C. Berkshire and Jack Schneider

 *aired the week of August 31

The Education Wars by Jennifer C. Berkshire and Jack Schneider is a short but powerful book about the history of issues facing the American public school system today. Berkshire and Schneider do a fabulous job at exploring the history and influence of people and political movements on the school system, and focus on both political parties have a stake in what happens with the school system. This informative read is full of great information, especially if you are interested in the issues facing American public schools today.

The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos

 aired the week of August 24, 2026

The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos is the first in a series featuring Porter Beck the sheriff of Lincoln County, Nevada.  Lincoln County borders the Nevada Test Site and Beck's current case hinges around a Russian spy that worked at the test site in the 1950s.  It seems that former spy still lives in Lincoln County and several people will stop at nothing to make sure that man is dead.  Beck has to get to the bottom of this mystery before all the men over 80 in his county start dying.  This compelling mystery is recommended for fans of C.J. Box and Nick Petrie.  The series currently has three titles with number four out this fall.

1. The Bitter Past (2023)

2. Shades of Mercy (2024)

3. The Blue Horse (2025)

4. The Riddle Maker (November 2026) 

The Blanket Cats by Kiyoshi Shigematsu

aired the week of August 17, 2026

The Blanket Cats by Kiyoshi Shigematsu is a Japanese bestseller that contains seven interconnected stories about Blanket Cats and the people who rent them out.  A pet shop in Tokyo has eight blanket cats which rent out for three days.  They come with all their own food and supplies and a blanket that ensures they sleep well no matter where they are located.  To find out about the people who rent these unique creatures you'll have to pick up this interesting series of stories.  Recommended for fans of the Kamogawa Food Detectives series and Invisible Kitties.  

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower

 aired the week of August 10, 2026

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower currently includes eight volumes.  They are the diaries of Emma M. Lion as she returns to her family home of Lapis Lazuli House in the St. Crispians neighborhood of London in 1883.  Emma is orphaned and has an elderly cousin who is supposed to be looking out for her best interest.  Only Cousin Archibald has squandered her inheritance and now she must figure out how to survive with only her wits and her friends to help her.  A humorous historical diary that will have readers cheering for the indomitable Emma M. Lion. Think Jane Austen meets Anne of Green Gables with a little Princess Diaries thrown in for fun.

Assistant to the Villain by Hanah Nicole Maehrer

 aired the week of August 3, 2026

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a fun, cozy, romantic comedy about a girl named Evie who accidentally becomes the assistant to the big, evil villain of the land (at least the job has killer benefits). While working for him, it becomes apparent that there is a spy in the office, and as the assistant, it is Evie's job to find out who it is. This book began as a TikTok series and has become a well-written and engaging series. Perfect for anyone who likes cozy fantasy like Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree or the Tomes and Tea series.  

The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali

 aired the week of July 27, 2026

The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali is about two teens who meet and fall in love at the local stationery shop in Tehran, Iran during the tumultuous year of 1953. Roya thought they would get married and change the world for good but when she receives a letter from Bahman telling her he has chosen someone else she is devastated.  What has happened? This poignant story of young love and living with our mistakes is recommended for those who enjoyed The Bangalore Detective Club, Shipwreck in Fiji or People of the Book.

The Harvey Girls by Juliette Fay

aired the week of July 20, 2026

The Harvey Girls by Juliette Fay follows two young women who have just started working for the Fred Harvey Company at the Harvey House Restaurant in the Topeka Kansas train depot.  Both Charlotte and Billie desperately need this job but both are there under false pretenses and if anyone were to find out they would be fired immediately.  This informative work of historical fiction is recommended for fans of Marie Benedict, Fiona Davis and Patti Callahan Henry. 

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

 aired the week of July 13, 2026

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister starts on the day Camilla returns to work after maternity leave.  She is surprised her husband Luke isn't home to see Polly off to her first day of child care.  Camilla barely gets settled at work before the police are there asking about Luke.  It seems he is in a hostage stand off in central London with three hostages.  This isn't her husband, the Luke she knows so well, what is going on? Recommended for fans of Laura Dave, Mary Kubica and Lisa Unger.

White Robes and Broken Badges by Joseph Moore

 *aired the week of July 6, 2026

White Robes and Broken Badges by Joseph Moore is a truly captivating memoir following his time as a FBI informant in the Ku Klux Klan. During his decades undercover in the organization, Joe stopped an assassination attempt, and gathered enough evidence to get three major leaders of the KKK in jail. This book reads like a crime drama while being a true story about Joe's experiences. Perfect for people who like true crime or American history.

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

 aired the week of June 29, 2026

 The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is a novel in letters.  Meet 73-year-old Sybil Van Antwerp a retired law clerk.  She has an exacting personality and a fraught relationship with her family members.  Sybil's thoughts and personality are revealed through her correspondence with family, former coworkers, customer service representatives, neighbors and favorite authors.  Sybil's eyesight is failing but she is determined to stay independent for as long as possible.  Recommended for fans of epistolary novels like The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, Love and Saffron by Kim Fay and 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff.

American Girl by Wendy Walker

 aired the week of June 22, 2026

American Girl by Wendy Walker introduces 17-year-old Charlie Hudson.  Charlie works at the Triple S Sandwich Shop.  Her one goal is to earn enough money to leave her hometown of Sawyer, Pennsylvania and go to college.  But one night she witnesses something in the sandwich shop that leave the shop's owner dead.  What did Charlie see and who is she protecting?  A fast paced thriller recommended for fans of Megan Miranda, Ashley Flowers, Sheri Lapena and Charles Donlea.

Yeonnam-Dong's Smiley Laundromat by Kim Jiyun

aired the week of June 15, 2026

Yeonnam-Dong's Smiley Laundromat by Kim Jiyun is a first novel by a Korean author.  The Smiley Laundromat in the Yeonnam-Dong district of Seoul, South Korea. It is a place where people go when they need a little peace.  The notebook on the table in the middle of the laundromat has become a message board of sorts.  Old Jang reads the note that no one has responded to, "I don't want to live anymore.  Why is life so hard?"  He tries to figure out how to help give this individual some hope.  Read the five interconnected stories that all revolve around the Smiley Laundromat.  Recommended for those who enjoy novels about connection and community like How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley or We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Ishida Syou