https://youtu.be/KfK90jQ2e9I In The City of the Magicians, author Peter Gribble builds a fantasy world where intelligence, culture, healing, and pacifism are deeply valued. But what happens when those values meet a real and imminent threat? In this episode of Books That Make You, Peter returns to discuss the full scope of his three-book series and … Read more
https://youtu.be/l-xkjty_YjQ Most of us think we know the story of Superman. We know Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Krypton, the cape, and the promise of truth, justice, and the American way. But in The Superman Wars, William Bernhardt reveals that the real story behind Superman’s creation is far more human, painful, and dramatic than the mythology … Read more
In Dominion: Ascension, D.A. Murray builds a dystopian future that doesn’t just invert the familiar—she interrogates what the inversion reveals. The world of Dominion is shaped by control, technology, and a social order where women occupy the highest levels of leadership while men are constrained into roles defined by utility. It’s a premise that can … Read more
From Wall Street to the Village: Dr. Abraham George’s Journey of Purpose What drives someone to walk away from financial success in one of the world’s most powerful industries? For Dr. Abraham George, the answer was rooted in service. In his memoir, Mountains to Cross, Dr. George recounts a remarkable journey from global finance to … Read more
https://youtu.be/flDjSPm5gkE Reimagining the Holidays with Bill Hulseman and His Book six to carry the casket and one to say the mass For many, the holiday season stirs up more than just festive cheer. It’s a time when memories, grief, and identity intersect, often in unexpected ways. Author and ritual designer Bill Hulseman returns to discuss … Read more
https://youtu.be/OWRYyOsN0Hw Inside the Wildly Creative World of Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz Author Steven Joseph and illustrator Andy Case aren’t just making children’s books—they’re building universes. Their latest release, Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz, blasts readers off into a joyful, noodle-powered world where imagination, teamwork, and toe-tapping tunes rule the day. The fourth … Read more
https://youtu.be/C6EcEdbGuFk When Bill Holst’s mother passed away in 2022, she left behind more than memories, she left a poetic archive of love, loss, and legacy. In their co-written memoir, Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century, Bill steps into the role of curator and storyteller, bringing to life the world … Read more
https://youtu.be/eZcMR_xU0Xs What happens when a rocket scientist, a Star Trek writer, and a lifelong adventurer sits down to write a memoir? You get Chester L. Richards and his latest book, The Trek Continues: More Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist. In this insightful conversation, Chester reflects on how a strange dream turned into a Star Trek … Read more
https://youtu.be/EsXWvINkAdw In her latest book Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader, author Sue William Silverman invites us into a world shaped by vulnerability, metaphor, and emotional reckoning. Known for her fearless approach to memoir, Sue returns with a collection of flash essays that shine a light on the small, unforgettable moments that … Read more
https://youtu.be/mO7pu3b84I8 Shelley Malicote Stutchman had it all lined up—at 67, she had just built a new home, was loving her job, and was planning a laid-back, groovy wedding. Then came the diagnosis: breast cancer. What followed was a journey filled with pain, unexpected challenges, and surprising moments of joy, all of which she captured in … Read more