Book Lovers, Authors & Events
Sydnee chats with fellow book lovers known on social media for their push to enhance reading. She also chats with authors and two local book enthusiasts that's kicking off a cool event in honor of Banned Book week.
Sydnee chats with fellow book lovers known on social media for their push to enhance reading. She also chats with authors and two local book enthusiasts that's kicking off a cool event in honor of Banned Book week.
Banned Together Book Fest in Ferndale
Alex and Erin are gearing up for the Banned Together Book Festival in honor of Banned Book Week. The event kicks off Saturday, October 10 in Downtown Ferndale. Tickets: https://bannedtogetherbookfest.com
Alex and Erin are gearing up for the Banned Together Book Festival in honor of Banned Book Week. The event kicks off Saturday, October 10 in Downtown Ferndale. Tickets: https://bannedtogetherbookfest.com
Thriller Chat with Clay McLeod Chapman
Clay McLeod Chapman is the US Today bestselling author of Devil Inside, Bodies of Work, Shiny Happy People, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, Kill Your Darling, Stay on the Line, What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus. His upcoming book, Mr. Lonelyhearts, is set to be released March 2027.
Clay McLeod Chapman is the US Today bestselling author of Devil Inside, Bodies of Work, Shiny Happy People, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, Kill Your Darling, Stay on the Line, What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus. His upcoming book, Mr. Lonelyhearts, is set to be released March 2027.
'The Ship of Death' with Kyle Winkler
Kyle Winkler teaches writing and rhetoric at Kent State University - Tuscarawas. His latest novel, 'The Ship of Death,' told entirely through game reports, emails, game forum posts, personal journals, and police reports, follows a couple who playtest board games for some extra cash.
Kyle Winkler teaches writing and rhetoric at Kent State University - Tuscarawas. His latest novel, 'The Ship of Death,' told entirely through game reports, emails, game forum posts, personal journals, and police reports, follows a couple who playtest board games for some extra cash.
'Lobizona & Cazadora' with Romina Garber
Romina Garber is a New York Times and international bestselling author whose books include The Last Vampire, Castle of the Cursed, Lobizona, Cazadora, & the ZODIAC quartet. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised in Miami, Florida, Romina landed her first writing gig as a teen—College She Wrote, a weekly Sunday column for the Miami Herald that was later picked up for national syndication—and she hasn’t stopped writing since.
Romina Garber is a New York Times and international bestselling author whose books include The Last Vampire, Castle of the Cursed, Lobizona, Cazadora, & the ZODIAC quartet. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised in Miami, Florida, Romina landed her first writing gig as a teen—College She Wrote, a weekly Sunday column for the Miami Herald that was later picked up for national syndication—and she hasn’t stopped writing since.
'Tear the City Down' with Andre Hardy
Andre Hardy is a crime novelist, and former NFL running back. Hardy’s debut novel, Tear the City Down, introduces Coltrane, a fixer trying to leave a life built on leverage and secrets—a world where clean exits are rare, truth is dangerous, and power never forgets.
Andre Hardy is a crime novelist, and former NFL running back. Hardy’s debut novel, Tear the City Down, introduces Coltrane, a fixer trying to leave a life built on leverage and secrets—a world where clean exits are rare, truth is dangerous, and power never forgets.
Book Chat with Talia Cadet
Talia Cadet is a social media influencer, host, moderator and conversation partner—interviewing dozens of bestselling authors like Kennedy Ryan, Dolen Perkins-Valdez and Sadeqa Johnson. A few of her favorite books inclue Ghalen by Walter Mosley and Stone Fruit Summer by Jheanell Westonberry.
Talia Cadet is a social media influencer, host, moderator and conversation partner—interviewing dozens of bestselling authors like Kennedy Ryan, Dolen Perkins-Valdez and Sadeqa Johnson. A few of her favorite books inclue Ghalen by Walter Mosley and Stone Fruit Summer by Jheanell Westonberry.
Author Chat with Fleur Bradley
Fleur Bradley is the author of many mysteries for kids, including Daybreak on Raven Island and Midnight at the Barclay Hotel.
Fleur Bradley is the author of many mysteries for kids, including Daybreak on Raven Island and Midnight at the Barclay Hotel.
'The Princess Diaries' with Meg Cabot
Meg Cabot is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for both adults and tweens/teens. After working for ten years as an assistant residence hall director at New York University, Meg wrote The Princess Diaries series, which was made into several hit movies by Disney, despite been banned in several countries—as well as multiple US school libraries—for its frank and humorous depictions of female empowerment.
Meg Cabot is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for both adults and tweens/teens. After working for ten years as an assistant residence hall director at New York University, Meg wrote The Princess Diaries series, which was made into several hit movies by Disney, despite been banned in several countries—as well as multiple US school libraries—for its frank and humorous depictions of female empowerment.
Dark Romance Chat with Brynne Weaver
Brynne Weaver is a #1 NYT bestselling author. She also cowrote two standalone novels, Black Sheep and Marrow, before publishing the smash hit Butcher & Blackbird in 2023. Wrapping up the Ruinous Love Trilogy in 2025, Brynne then launched the dark romcom x thriller Seasons of Carnage series. Known as the “Queen of Dark Romcom,” Brynne aspires to write female-focused stories about resilient characters navigating the darker edges of love.
Brynne Weaver is a #1 NYT bestselling author. She also cowrote two standalone novels, Black Sheep and Marrow, before publishing the smash hit Butcher & Blackbird in 2023. Wrapping up the Ruinous Love Trilogy in 2025, Brynne then launched the dark romcom x thriller Seasons of Carnage series. Known as the “Queen of Dark Romcom,” Brynne aspires to write female-focused stories about resilient characters navigating the darker edges of love.
Books, Authors & More
It's officially spooky season! Sydnee chats with fellow horror book lovers, authors and Governor Andy Beshear about his new memoir.
It's officially spooky season! Sydnee chats with fellow horror book lovers, authors and Governor Andy Beshear about his new memoir.
'84 Days: The Fall' with Shardae Burt
Detroit-born registered nurse and author, Shardae Burt, released her debut novel '84 Days: The Fall,' a memoir recounting how an attempt to help save someone’s life led to her arrest, incarceration, and an 84-day fight to reclaim her identity. Rather than allowing that experience to define her, Burt transformed it into a message for people struggling to rise beyond painful decisions, public judgment, and life-altering setbacks.
Detroit-born registered nurse and author, Shardae Burt, released her debut novel '84 Days: The Fall,' a memoir recounting how an attempt to help save someone’s life led to her arrest, incarceration, and an 84-day fight to reclaim her identity. Rather than allowing that experience to define her, Burt transformed it into a message for people struggling to rise beyond painful decisions, public judgment, and life-altering setbacks.
'Go & Do Likewise' with Gov. Andy Beshear
Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, is the grandson of a Baptist lay minister, the son of a previous Kentucky governor, and a leading Democratic voice against the cruel, corrupt, and immoral practices. In GO AND DO LIKEWISE: How We Heal a Broken Country, Beshear shares what his own faith has meant to him, how it has informed his family and his public life—and serves as a rebuke to how faith has been hijacked, profaned, misused, and corrupted by some public figures.
Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, is the grandson of a Baptist lay minister, the son of a previous Kentucky governor, and a leading Democratic voice against the cruel, corrupt, and immoral practices. In GO AND DO LIKEWISE: How We Heal a Broken Country, Beshear shares what his own faith has meant to him, how it has informed his family and his public life—and serves as a rebuke to how faith has been hijacked, profaned, misused, and corrupted by some public figures.
Horror Book Chat with Dennis
Sydnee chats with fellow horror book lover, Dennis! A few of his favorites this season includes Look What the Cat Dragged in by Jason Rekulak, The B Just Won’t Die! by Tanya Pell, Crone by Keith Rosson, and Mazywood by Tananarive Due.
Sydnee chats with fellow horror book lover, Dennis! A few of his favorites this season includes Look What the Cat Dragged in by Jason Rekulak, The B Just Won’t Die! by Tanya Pell, Crone by Keith Rosson, and Mazywood by Tananarive Due.
Spooky Book Chat with Shawn
Sydnee chats with fellow book lover, Shawn! Shawn is a regular on the show, who uses their social media platform to promote reading with fun parody videos, reviews and recommendations. A few of his spooky favorites include Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman, and She's a Doll by Barbara Truelove.
Sydnee chats with fellow book lover, Shawn! Shawn is a regular on the show, who uses their social media platform to promote reading with fun parody videos, reviews and recommendations. A few of his spooky favorites include Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman, and She's a Doll by Barbara Truelove.
All Things Books with Diana Hooley
Diana Hooley is a journalist, author, and content creator. She uses her social media platform to share honest reviews and amazing recommendations. A few of her favorites include, Mad Mabel, Into the Blue, and London Falling.
Diana Hooley is a journalist, author, and content creator. She uses her social media platform to share honest reviews and amazing recommendations. A few of her favorites include, Mad Mabel, Into the Blue, and London Falling.
Book Chat with Laurie
Laurie is a fellow book lover in Europe! Her top genres include romance and literary fiction. A couple of her favorite reads right now include The Manual for Good Wives by Lola Jaye, and The Full Picture by Jessica Carmichael.
Laurie is a fellow book lover in Europe! Her top genres include romance and literary fiction. A couple of her favorite reads right now include The Manual for Good Wives by Lola Jaye, and The Full Picture by Jessica Carmichael.
'Bluff' with Wade Rouse
Wade Rouse is the USA TODAY, and #1 internationally bestselling author of 21 books, including five memoirs, 13 novels and three holiday novellas. 'That’s What Friends Are For' – inspired by the classic TV sitcom The Golden Girls – marks the first novel under Wade’s own name. His newest release, Bluff, is a festive family comedy-drama set to be released later this month.
Wade Rouse is the USA TODAY, and #1 internationally bestselling author of 21 books, including five memoirs, 13 novels and three holiday novellas. 'That’s What Friends Are For' – inspired by the classic TV sitcom The Golden Girls – marks the first novel under Wade’s own name. His newest release, Bluff, is a festive family comedy-drama set to be released later this month.
Romance Book Chat with Christina Lauren
Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of long-time writing partners and best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. The international bestselling coauthor duo writes both Young Adult and Adult Fiction, and together has produced 22 New York Times bestselling novels.
Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of long-time writing partners and best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. The international bestselling coauthor duo writes both Young Adult and Adult Fiction, and together has produced 22 New York Times bestselling novels.
Brooklyn Adams and the St. Brown Foundation Fulfill Teachers' Wishlist
As students head back to school, teachers across the country are hard at work creating engaging, comfortable, and resource-rich classrooms—often using their own money to fill in the gaps. In celebration of her birthday, Brooklyn Adams, fiancée of Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, is teaming up with the St. Brown Foundation to help fulfill wishlists for teachers. Adams’ September birthday coincides with National Literacy Month—a natural overlap for the St. Brown Foundation, which places educational support and literacy programs at the heart of its mission. If you would like to join Brooklyn and the St. Brown Foundation in supporting local educators, visit stbrownfoundation.org.
As students head back to school, teachers across the country are hard at work creating engaging, comfortable, and resource-rich classrooms—often using their own money to fill in the gaps. In celebration of her birthday, Brooklyn Adams, fiancée of Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, is teaming up with the St. Brown Foundation to help fulfill wishlists for teachers. Adams’ September birthday coincides with National Literacy Month—a natural overlap for the St. Brown Foundation, which places educational support and literacy programs at the heart of its mission. If you would like to join Brooklyn and the St. Brown Foundation in supporting local educators, visit stbrownfoundation.org.