Chatter on Books

John U. Bacon - “The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

Oct 8, 2026

Chatter rolls with Kevin Stanfield, David, Jamie, and Torie. The jury is out on AI, but Torie is confident the Commanders are cursed. Trouble in Dollywood. Bigger trouble in Ukraine whose literary culture is being wiped out. Best selling author John U. Bacon zooms in to share “The Gales of November.” His deep...

Camille Acker “A Very Special Episode”

Sep 15, 2026

Chatter rolls into fall with Claude, David, Jamie, and Torie. They pay respects to Dolly, the great one and reflect on the 9/11 25^th anniversary. “The Pitch” is down to three finalists — Chantel Acevedo and “Cages,” Melissa Faliveno and “Hemlock,” and Tom Lin and “Babylon, South Dakota.” Prolific...

Thomas Mallon — “A Book of One’s Own — People and Their Diaries” and “The Very Heart of It - New York Diaries, 1983-1994”

Aug 5, 2026

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, and COB fave Louis Bayard. They cover dance clubs, Pale Blue Eye(s) and Commaders fans. They marvel at Iowa City, home to everyone who’s writing a book. Literary legend (and Lou’s pal) Thomas Mallon zooms in to share two books from his exceptional and large collection of...

Emma Styles “The Shark"

Jul 21, 2026

“Agency"

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, and Torie. They’re sad the World Cup is done and doubt the US Mens team will be in the final four any time soon. Jamie introduces another new independent bookstore, The Brady Readery in Laytonsville, MD. Veteran and woman owned, the hope is it becomes a...

Isaac Fitzgerald “American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed"

Jul 7, 2026

“Walking away from loneliness and toward community.“

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, and Torie. They break down the country’s 250th, World Cup drama and James Grady’s continued roll. Best selling author, tattoo expert, and Today Show fave Isaac Fitzgerald zooms in to share “American...