AOT #217: Brad Meltzer Podcasts Heroes for My Son

Since the birth of his son in 2003, bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer (The Book of Fate, The Tenth Justice, The Book of Lies) has been collecting heroes from whom his son can learn how to live a good life. Melzer reads from and discusses his new book Heroes for My Son, in which he shares, with parents everywhere, the stories of 52 such heroes-from Dr. Seuss and Mr. Rogers to Mother Teresa and Mohandas Gandhi.

($19.99) HarperStudio ISBN #978-0-06-190528-5. You can visit Brad Meltzer’s official web site as well.

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McKettricks of Texas: Garrett by Linda Lael Miller

A political scandal brings a reluctant cowboy home where he encounters his former high school nemesis in McKettricks of Texas: Garrett, the second book in a new contemporary Western romance trilogy by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Linda Lael Miller. The McKettricks of Texas trilogy concerns three brothers who meet their matches in three sisters.

Harlequin Enterprises/HQN Books, $7.99, March 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-373-77441-8

This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.

Hannah’s List by Debbie Macomber

A grieving widower receives an unexpected gift of love from his late wife on the anniversary of her death in Hannah’s List, the emotionally powerful new novel by #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Connected to her bestselling Blossom Street books, this story continues her moving exploration of the complex relationships among family and friends.

Harlequin Enterprises/MIRA Books, $24.95, May 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-7783-2780-6

This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.

Ruth and the Green Book Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Ruth was so excited to take a trip in her family’s new car! In the 1940s, few African Americans could afford to buy cars, so this would be an adventure. But she soon found out that black travelers weren’t treated very well in some towns. Many hotels and gas stations refused service to black people. Daddy was upset about something called Jim Crow laws…. Finally, a friendly attendant at an Esso station showed Ruth’s family The Green Book. It listed all of the places that would welcome black travelers. With this guidebook—and the kindness of strangers—Ruth could finally make a safe journey from Chicago to her grandma’s house in rural Alabama.

Carolrhoda Books, $16.95, November 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-7613-5255-6

This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.

Discover Your Dharma by Shivani Singh

An engineer-turned-entrepreneur, 29-year-old Shivani Singh‘s book Discover Your Dharma: 10 Secrets to Redefine Your Life Purpose through Effective Journaling just won Best New Age Book in 2010 from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Designed for the busy and sophisticated urbanite, Discover Your Dharma incorporates a practical and innovative process to empower those with a vision, with a fire in their belly, and with a deep sense of urgency to figure out what to do next.

Avisha Press, $17.99, December 2009, ISBN#: 978-0-578-03121-7

This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.

The Gamble by T.P. Jones

When a hate crime revives racial tensions in the nearly all white town of Jackson, Iowa, the mayor considers implementing a highly controversial program aimed at promoting racial understanding within the community. With thousands of townspeople still unemployed and racial hostilities mounting, compromise seems impossible, and the future of Jackson is as ominous as it is uncertain.

Synergy Books, $24.95, March 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-9840760-2-4

This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.

Unraveled by Gena Showalter

A sixteen-year-old boy with four human souls living inside his head finds himself at the center of a between supernatural forces in Unraveled, the second book in New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Gena Showalter’s gripping Intertwined series for young-adults.

Harlequin Enterprises/Harlequin Teen, $15.99, September 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-373-21022-0

This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.

Wanna Get Lucky? by Deborah Coonts

The first in a dazzling new series focused on casino “fixer” Lucky O’Toole. When a showgirl falls to her death from a Babylon helicopter, it’s up to Lucky to figure out who pushed her, and why. Along the way, she has to deal with her Madam mother, a cross-dressing performer who wants to be more than friends, and a mystery from her past.

Forge, $24.99, May 2010, ISBN#: 978-0-7653-2543-3

This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.

Life of Shouty: Good Habits by NeonSeon

In the first book of a planned series, Shouty overcomes bad habits that prevent him from realizing his full potential. A unique synthesis of humor, pop art, and verse, Life of Shouty: Good Habits offers a refreshing view of life’s common challenges.

Rixkin, $14.95, May 2010, ISBN#: 9780984206902

This podcast was recorded at BookExpo America 2010 in New York City.

AOT #216: Pam Grier Podcasts Foxy: My Life in Three Acts

Beautiful, bold, and bad, Pam Grier burst onto the movie scene in the 1970s, setting the screen on fire and forever changing the country’s view of African-American actresses. With a killer attitude and body to match, Grier became the ultimate fantasy of men everywhere. But she quickly proved that she was more than just a desirable film goddess. She had the brains, courage, and tenacity to sustain a career that would span more than 30 years. The Denver Film Society joins us in presenting Pam Grier as she discusses her new memoir Foxy: My Life in Three Acts, in which she chronicles the good, bad, and steamy highlights in her life and career.

($24.99) Grand Central ISBN #978-0-446-54850-2.

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