We get a look at a different side of George Washington in the new novel from NYC TV anchor Mary Calvi. Then Georgetown professor Cal Newport schools us in digital minimalism. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate Valentine's Day with a couple of new books that focus on love and relationships. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We explore the consequences of one bad decision with thriller writer Joseph Finder. Then we learn how to be a better drinker from beer journalist John Holl. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We talk to former NJ Governor and White House insider Chris Christie about his new book "Let Me Finish". Then we explore the future of A.I. with bestselling thriller writer James Rollins. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thriller writer Brad Meltzer chronicles the real-life plot to kill George Washington. Historian Eric Jay Dolin regals us with tales of America's pirates. And we find out how one little like can snowball in the new thriller from Tom Hunt. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We kick off 2019 with a handful of thrillers from Robin Cook, Preston & Child and Ron Barak. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week we feature books from sports biographer Jane Leavy, humor columnist Jerry Zezima, National Geographic and professional Christmas caroler Renae Baker that are perfect for gifting. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Two books, one fiction, the other non-fiction encourage us to take time to enjoy the great outdoors. Then we learn how to cope with disasters, both natural and manmade, from Dr. Laurie Nadel. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk to transportation expert Sam Schwartz about what the future of driving looks like. Howard Kaplan dishes about his latest Mid-East thriller. And we take a trip down memory lane with Gaby Moss. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

David Baldacci steps out of his comfort zone. Plus, real life twin sisters Ashley and Leslie Saunders talk to us about their new dystopian series featuring twins. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Between them, Mary Higgins Clark and Barbara Taylor Bradford have written nearly 90 books. They chatted with us about their latest books and if they have any plans to put down their respective pens. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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We learn what makes a great leader, warts and all, from retired General Stanley McChrystal. Jon Land introduces us to an edgier Jessica Fletcher. And crime writer Charles Salzberg shares what it's like to write a story from multiple perspectives. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We learn how the political polling process works with Anthony Salvanto. Career coach Kathryn Sollmann shares why women should never leave the workplace to care for family. Finally, Robin Payes tells us how she's tackling the lack of women in STEM fields. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We get the scoop on the Great American Read from host Meredith Vieira. Tony DeStefano tells us why people can't get enough of the old mobsters. And John Michael DeMarco puts a twist on the suburban book club. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Best-seller Tana French is back with a new stand alone thriller that explores what happens when a charmed person's luck runs out. The cyberworld runs amok in the new book from Eric C. Anderson. And we give a silent film actress her due when we chat with author Jennifer Ann Redmond See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

James Mustich shares the 1,000 books we should read before we die. Thriller writer Kyle Mills shares why Putin scares him and P.J. Tracy reflects on what it's like to write without a long-time writing partner. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The All Souls universe expands with the latest book from best seller Deborah Harkness. Chelsia Rose Marcius shares her conversations with a convicted killer who orchestrated a prison break that captivated the country. And Joseph Olshan tells us about the real life events that inspired his new literary mystery. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett stops by to talk about his new book "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride" -- a look at the enduring moments of the President's first year in office. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sean Parnell turns his combat experience in Afghanistan into a heart-pounding military thriller. And we learn some quite interesting facts from QI's John Lloyd. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A debut thriller about sisters and we learn more about the business model of the future. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is back in the new book from Sophie Hannah and Christine Brae takes us around the world in her newest romance novel. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We talk to Gray Basnight about his thriller where the math genius is the star. Mike Scardino tells us about the summers he spent working on a New York City ambulance. And we wrap up our beach read series with Mary Kay Andrews. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week: A crime fiction book that started out as a history book. A thriller that centers on the sometimes messy relationship between mothers and daughters. And a book that explores a world between life and death. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We talk the current state of politics with Pod Save America host Dan Pfeiffer. MJ Rose takes us on a tour of the Met. And Dawn Raffel explains why all the world loves a baby. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.