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Author Casey Sherman on new true crime book
New York Times Best-Selling author Casey Sherman visits the studio to dish on his new book “A Murder in Hollywood,” which follows the story of actress Lana Turner when she begins to date mobster Johnny Stompanato.
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Page Turner: ‘Reef Road'
True crime meets psychological thriller in the book, “Reef Road.” Melody Mendez spoke with the author, Deborah Goodrich Royce, about the real-life event that inspired the book.
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Henry Winkler grapples with ‘The Fonz' and dyslexia in his entertaining new memoir
Henry Winkler’s memoir begins on a Tuesday morning in October 1973, at his first audition for “Happy Days.” He was almost 28 — quite a bit old for a high schooler — and struggling with something he didn’t know had a name.
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Five Fall-inspired books that are perfect reads for the season
Fall is the perfect season to cozy up with a good book. Bookstagrammer Grace Chlosta returns to the studio to share five books to read this autumn that you won’t want to put down. You can follow Grace on Instagram at @gracesreadingnook.
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Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks talks new book with Oprah
Harvard professor and columnist Arthur C. Brooks recently released his new book “Build the Life You Want,” with Oprah Winfrey about the science of happiness. Brooks tells us about a few of the concepts in the book and gives us some advice on new ways to view our emotions.
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‘The Truth About Horses': Author Christy Cashman talks new novel
Actress, producer, writer, and now novelist Christy Cashman has just released her first book. ‘The Truth About Horses’, a coming-of-age story, is available for purchase now. Christy stops by the studio to tell us all about it.
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Simon & Schuster purchased by private equity firm KKR for $1.62 billion
Simon & Schuster has been sold to the private equity firm KKR, months after a federal judge blocked its purchase by rival publisher Penguin Random House.
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Chicago Today hosting new ‘Banned Book Club'
Our sister station, Chicago Today, is hosting a new “Banned Book Club” with Tracy D Hall. Hannah joins Chicago and Danielle Nottingham from California Live to discuss the club and introduce their first book: “The 1619 Project.”
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How to find a sense of belonging with parenting expert Donna Tetreault
It’s not always about fitting in, sometimes you just need to belong. Maria chats with parenting expert Donna Tetreault about how parents can model self-confidence for their kids and how to feel a sense of belonging in different aspects of life.
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New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins shares favorite summer reads
Looking for a heartfelt summer read with surprise, family and a fun New England vibe? Look no further! New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins’ new book has all of that and more. She also shares some of her favorite beach reads with us.
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‘It Ends With Us' author Colleen Hoover addresses backlash over Blake Lively's costumes in film
According to Colleen Hoover, there is no such thing bad costumes.
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Presto! Rare Maurice Sendak picture story, ‘Ten Little Rabbits,' will be published in 2024
A rare Maurice Sendak picture story, originally a pamphlet for a 1970 museum fundraiser, will be coming out in book form next year.
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NYC bookstore sets up LGBTQ book basket amid book bans in other states
The idea was inspired by a bookstore in Scotland, and it aims to provide free LGBTQ-themed books to patrons.
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Sizzlin' summer reads: A few great books to add to your beach bag
Looking for a beach day read? “Bookstagrammer” Grace Chlosta stops by with books to put on your summer reading list.
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Meet the Author of ‘Five Days With Dad'
Natalie Lizarraga chats with Patrick McShane, author of the book “Five Days With Dad.” In the book, McShane talks about the stories he heard from his father in his final days. He also shares advice for people who want to have similar conversations with their parents.
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Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacks over gender, race
At least four Republican presidential candidates are to speak at a gathering of Moms for Liberty, a new power player in conservative politics.
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Amanda Gorman ‘Gutted' After Florida School Restricts Access to Her Inauguration Poem
Amanda Gorman spoke out Tuesday after access to the poem she recited at President Joe Biden’s inauguration was restricted at a school in Miami-Dade.
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‘Master Slave Husband Wife' An American Love Story
A local author tells the story of how a couple disguised themselves to escape Georgia and find freedom in Boston in the nineteenth century.
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Spring Page-Turners, Five Seasonal Books to Add to Your Shelf
Who doesn’t love adding a new book to their must-reads list? our favorite ‘bookstagrammer’ Grace Chlosta shares her top picks for spring books.
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Meghan Trainor on New Book, ‘Mother' Music Video and Cape Cod Roots
In 2014, it was all about that bass, and today it’s all about motherhood! American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor’s new book is just out and documents her pregnancy journey and more. Hannah Donnelly caught up with the star to talk about “Dear Future Mama” and her ties to Cape Cod and Nantucket.