Kaleidoscope's Reading Room

Author Charles Hugh Smith joins Keri to discuss his new book, I-State Lines published by The Permanent Press. Part 1 of 2.

Keri chats with Charles Davis about Angel's Rest, just out from Mira publishing.

Keri interviews Lise Haines, author of Small Acts of Sex and Electricity.

Treasure Hunting for everyone coming this fall with A Treasure's Trove: Secrets of the Alchemist Dar, How to be a Pirate in Seven Days or Less; and Every Kid Needs a Treasure Hunt. Start planning your adventure today.

Keri takes a look at two books for children, A Frog Thing, and A Chance to Shine; talks about an upcoming author visit; and announces a give-away of The Dressmaker by Elizabeth Oberbeck.

Continuation of interview with the author of "My Half of the Sky" - Jana McBurney-Lin.

Today's show features Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, chosen by the Iowa Librarian's Association for All Iowa Reads, 2006. Beginning in 1956, Gilead is a letter written by the aging Rev. John Ames, to his grandson. In conjunction with the Hampton Public Library, The Kaleidoscope is sponsoring All Hampton Reads featuring Gilead for the month of August.

This episode features "My Half of the Sky" by Jana McBurney-Lin, Komenar Publishing, 2006. Author interview.

Keri reads the opening section of The Dressmaker, a debut novel by Elizabeth Birkeland Oberbeck released July 1 by Henry Holt.

Keri interviews creator/artist Jay Sopp and writer Ann Halvorsen about The Slightest Inkling Society of Exploration.