If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the latest from the authors of The Help or The Guncle, this is a don’t-miss episode! Host Ellison Weist weighs in on Kathryn Stockett’s long-awaited novel, and Sarah Bowen Shea details Steven Rowley’s new set-in-Palm-Springs book. Ellison also raves about the latest Oprah’s Book Club pick. And Sarah goes wild for a novel adaptation on Netflix! The books discussed:

The Calamity Club: Kathryn Stockett

A Deadly Episode: Anthony Horowitz

John of John: Douglas Stuart

Take Me with You: Steven Rowley

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