Set in the 1960’s during a time of great upheaval, Melanie Benjamin and I discuss popular culture, the counterculture revolution, and pioneering female surfers like Marge Calhoun.

Rachel and James work together in a bookstore and become inseparable friends in 2010 during the financial crisis in Cork, Ireland. In this episode, author Caroline O’Donoghue and I talk about the impact of those early adult friendships and that angsty gap between youth and adulthood.

Stephane Breitwieser amassed nearly $2 billion dollars of art in his garret apartment at his mother’s home, evading capture for years. In this episode, author Michael Finkel and I talk about how Breitwieser was able to walk out of galleries in the middle of the day with his treasures.

Jo Baker and I had a fascinating conversation about PTSD and the after effects of war. Listen to this episode of Superior Reads to learn about why Jo Baker writes historical fiction (and does it so wel! BTW!)

J Ryan Stradal writes from his experience growing up in the Midwest and the influence of several strong women in his life. Here, we talk about his mother, the alure of Midwestern Supper Clubs, and what’s next …

Listen to my interview with Shannon Gibney about her speculative memoir, The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be. The conversation is wide ranging — from transracial adoption to time travel.

Listen to my author interview with Dr. Karen Fine, DVM, about her memoir The Other Family Doctor. A veterinarian whose practice includes holistic care and house calls, Dr. Fine talks about how the human/animal connection can teach us how to live and love.