Gary Shapiro’s From The Bookshelf

Colin Blunstone and director Robert Schartman discuss the new film, Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentary. Then Lisa Cooper and Brremond MacDougall launch their new publishing company Quite Literally Books. Plus Lissa Warren!

Anne Soon Choi discusses her new book, L.A.Coroner: Thomas Noguchi and Death in Hollywood.

The uniquely talented singer Songwriter Jill Sobule died on May 1 at the age of 66. From The Bookshelf remembers her with this 2017 interview.

Screen writer and television producer Kevin Wade on his debut novel Johnny Careless

Tom Santopietro returns to discuss his new book, Audrey Hepburn: A Life Of Beautiful Uncertainty.

Film historian Patrick McGilligan returns to discuss his latest book, Woody Allen: A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham.

Rock historian Peter Ames Carlin discusses his new book, The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M.

This week two interviews with two fine authors. Anthony Horowitz discusses his latest novel, Marbel Hall Murders. Then Tess Gerritsem discusses The Summer Guests.

Music historian David Browne discusses his latest book, Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America's Bohemian Music Capitol.

Artist Drew Friedman discusses his career, his latest collection, Schtick Figures, and a new documentary about him called Drew Friedman: The Vermeer of the Borscht Belt.

Award winning journalist Richard Esposito discusses his new book, Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told The Truth.

William Cooper returns to discuss the 2024 election. His book is How America Works...And Why It Doesn't.

Popular culture historian Burt Kearns tells the story of Shemp Howard of The Three Stooges. Then Tim Marx, adopted son of Zeppo Marx, shares memories of growing up in Hollywood.

Marx Brothers Historian Robert S. Bader returns to discuss his new book, Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother.

Marcia Clark returns to discus her new true crime book, Trial By Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case Of Barbara Graham

Culture historian Tripp Whetsell discusses his now book, Norman Lear: His Life And Times. Plus Lissa Warren with a book recommendation.

Investigate reporter Kelly Weill discusses Off The Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe Anything. Then Liz Pollock on her book, Lost Restaurants Of Santa Cruz County.

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses her career as a chronicler of American Popular Culture. Then a visit with book publicist Lissa Warren.

Filmmaker Erik Nelson discusses his new film, Daytime Revolution. Plus we remember rock historian Charles R. Cross

Guest Samuel Garza Bernstein discusses his new book, Staring Joan Crawford: The Films, The Fantasy, and the Modern Relevance of a Silver Screen Icon

Gary Shapiro talks to Gary Shapiro about his new book, Out Of The Cage: My Half Century Journey From Curiosity To Concern For Indonesia's “Person Of The Forest”

Two great interviews with singer-songwriters originally aired in 2016 and reposted as part of the From The Bookshelf Music Archive!! First it's Britta Lee Shain whose love affair with Bob Dylan is the subject of her book Seeing The Real You At Last. Next we listen to my interview with Steve Noonan who recounts the recording of his 1968 Elektra LP!

Barney Saltzberg talks about his work including his latest The Smell Of Wet Dog and Daniel Handler AKA Lemony Snicket discusses Poison For Breakfast.

William Cooper discusses his new book, How America Works And Why It Doesn't: A Brief Guide To The US Political System.

Julia Farnam, author of Domestic Darkness: An Insider's Account of the January 6 Insurrection, and the Future of Right-Wing Extremism, returns to discus the dangers of a possible second Trump presidency.

Carrie Courogen discusses her her new biography Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life And Work Of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidden Genius.

Adam Higginbotham discusses his new book, Challenger: A True Story Of Heroism And Disaster On The Edge Of Space.

In his 96th year, the creator of Laugh-In, George Schlatter returns for more unlikely stories from his long show business career.

Historian Larry Tye returns to discuss his new work, The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America.

An encore presentation of our interview with actress Hayley Mills. Also children's book author Debra Westgate-Silva.

Singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson chats and plays selections from her new album After The Party.

An encore presentation of the interview with artist Eric Fischl, plus a chat with Lissa Warren

Richie Unterberger talks about The Beatles, The Stones, and his latest book Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Ultimate Illustrated History.

Sarah Royal discusses her new book, A.K.A Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball. Then we remember the late Jerry Ludwig, author and television writer.

Joseph McBride, film historian, discusses his newly revised guide to the work of director John Ford.

Broadcast legend Davia Nelson of The Kitchen Sisters discusses her career.

Kirthiana Ramisetti, author of Advika and the Hollwood Wives, and Christopher Reich, author of Matterhorn are the guests.

Burt Kearns discusses his new book Marlon Brando: Hollywood Rebel. This month marks the 100th anniversary of Brando's birth.

James Kaplan returns to discuss his new book, 3 Shades Of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool.

George Schlatter, creator of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, discusses new memoir, Still Laughing: A Life In Comedy.

This week's guest is Julie Farnam, author of Domestic Darkness: An Insider's Account of the January 6th Insurrection, and the Future of Right-Wing Extremism. Julie Farnam served as the Assistant Director of Intelligence for the United States Capitol Police during one of the most tumultuous periods in this country's history.

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong returns to the show to discuss her new book, So Fetch: The Making Of Mean Girls (And Why We're Still Obsessed With It).

Culture historian Peter Biskind discusses his new book, Pandora's Box: How Guts, Guile, And Greed Upended TV.

Beatles biographer Philip Norman returns do discuss his new book, George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle.

Paula Broussard & Lisa Royére discuss their new biography of the great dancer of Hollywood's golden age, Eleanor Powell. Also Andrew Gulli of The Strand Magazine talks about a new discovery of an unpublished Truman Capote story.

Yunte Huang returns to discuss his new book. Daughter Of the Dragon: Anna May Wong's Rendezvous With American History.

Film historian Eve Golden returns to discuss her new book, Strictly Dynamite: The Sensational Life Of Lupe Velez. Then Steacy Easton, author of Why Tammy Wynette Matters.

Film historian Scott Eyman discusses his new book, Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, And Politics Collided.

Scott Shea discusses his new book, All The Leaves Are Brown: How The Mamas & The Papas Came Together and Broke Apart. Plus a 2011 interview with the late Terry Kirkman, singer and songwriter with The Association.

Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer discuss their new book, Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, The Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was. Then, from 2010, Disney animator Floyd Norman.

Mark Volman discusses his new book, Happy Together: My Musical Adventures with The Turtles, Frank Zappa, T. Rex, Flo & Eddie, and More