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Chatter on Books

Ted Genoways "Tequila Wars: Jose Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico”

May 20, 2025

“Untold“

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, Torie, and COB alum Mike Croley. All agree that Charlotte Bronte was more talented at 13 than any of us as adults. Mike explains tenure — liberating. David wins the pop quiz “name the book by the quote.” Award winning (as in James Beard) and best...

Victoria Christopher Murray “Harlem Rhapsody”

May 7, 2025

“So many firsts.“

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, Jud, and Torie. After discussing Kaitlyn/Colin nuptials and cars they shockingly move quickly to book topics. Is “The Great Gatsby” the great American novel? Is there really a great American novel? COB alum and fave Victoria Christopher...

Jack Fairweather “The Prosecutor”

Apr 16, 2025

“Of a culture."

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, Torie, and Jud Ashman. Chatter on Sports kicks things off — Final Four, Ovi, and the Masters. A hard turn to award winning author Jack Fairweather. He zooms in to share “The Prosecutor.” Meticuous research and beautiful writing make this true...

Kristen Arnett “Stop Me If You’ve Heard This Before”

Mar 18, 2025

“Wild, luxurious, and absurd.”

Chatter rolls into March madness with David, Jamie, and Torie. All eyes on David’s beloved American Eagles, but Jamie’s Gators look good. Torie’s beloved CAPs are on a roll, and Ovi’s on the march to break Gretzky’s record. The show gets back to books (sort of) with a...

Charlotte Wood “Stone Yard Devotional”

Feb 25, 2025

“Mice — whatever it means to you.“

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, and Torie. They break down the CAPs resurgence and a great 2018 moment — off the ice and in the water. They debate what’s behind the resurgence of brick and mortar book stores. Award winning author Charlotte Wood zooms in from...