Book Reviews

Explore some fun facts about California with two local authors.

A show about wildfires from two different perspectives.

Author Lois Buchter's book, "Gerti's War: A Journal of Life Inside the Wehrmacht," is the story of her elderly cousin living in Germany during the Second World War.

Cat lovers unite! Host Nancy Wiegman welcomes renowned cat behavior scientist Dr. Sarah Brown to help us explore the messages our cats might be sending our way. Also, children's author and NSPR team member Sarah Downs details how we can help rescue cats locally.

There is no better way to close out a spooky season than with a national cemetery expert. Writer and photographer Douglas Keister drops some knowledge this final week of October.

Author Dave Nordel gives an in-depth look at his leadership methods and explores the lessons of those times that shaped him into becoming a leader and mentor.

NPR's co-host of Morning Edition, Steve Inskeep, explores Abraham Lincoln's political skills in his latest work. Also, Author Andrea Ross defines her true identity and details her chronic illness in her new book.

Award-winning actor and author Peter Coyote shares a series of techniques and improv exercises with masks to help calm your mind and free yourself from self-doubt.

Author Gayle Kimball's book "The Mysteries of Healing: Dialogues with Doctors and Scientists" explores the current research and personal characteristics of 19 visionaries from the US, Canada, and the UK.

Dr. James E. Cottrell expands on the fears and importance of getting proper surgery.