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"Elizabeth I" by Margaret George. A big and brilliant novel about Queen Elizabeth I and her world.

Guest reviewer David Williams looks at "J.D. Salinger: A Life" a complete biography of the reclusive writer. Also reviewed, "100 Great Poems for Girls".

"The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. A fictional rendering of Earnest Hemingway's first wife and the years they spent together in Paris. Also reviewed, "A Lilly of the Field" a historically informed novel that progresses from pre-Second World War Vienna to the atomic age.

Guest reviewer, Pat Leach will look at "Citizens of London" by Lynne Olson. A fascinating account of how a number of Americans aided the British in the years leading up to US involvement in the Second World War.

"Odessa: Genius and Death in a City of Dreams" by Charles King. A fascinating look at the past and recent history of the Black Sea port city. Also reviewed, "The Emperor's Body", a novel about the return of Napoleon's body to its present day tomb.

Guest reviewer, Stephen Griffith looks at , "The History of the World in Six Glasses", the history behind six popular beverages that influenced the world. Also reviewed, "Quotology" a history of quotations, their uses, misuses and significance.

"And the Show Went On: Cultural Life in Nazi-Occupied Paris" by Alan Riding. A detailed history of how the arts and literature faired during the occupation of the capitol.

Charles Stephen interviews Paul Johnsgard, author of more than 50 books about his latest, "Sandhill and Whooping Cranes: Ancient Voices over America's Wetlands"

Charles Stephen talks with Alicia Christensen of Bison Books about their 50th Anniversary. They'll discuss how the Nebraska publisher got started, past Nebraska authors as well as the current catalog and projects, including a new collection, "The Golden West."

Guest reviewer, Pat Stephen talks about a new biography, "Louisa May Alcott: the Woman Behind Little Women". Also reviewed, "Aesop's Mirror" a fascinating look at the world of antiques and the people who love them.

"The Sherlockian" by Graham Moore. A delightful, fresh approach to continuing the adventures of Sherlock Holmes with a new mystery set in both 19th century London and present-day New York.

Guest reviewer Barbara Rixstine presents, "The Man Who Invented the Computer" by Jane Smiley. A book about John Atanasoff (ah TAN ah soff) a young, Iowa State University Physics professor who, in 1937, came up with the idea of a device that would become the computer.

"Travels in Siberia" by Ian Frazier. The author's journeys through the vast, eastern territory of Russia. A place he fell in love with and yet calls, "the greatest horrible country in the world"

Guest reviewer Jerry Pedder looks at "Keynes: the Return of the Master" (cain z) a brief biography of the famous economist with emphasis on how his economic theories might be applied to the current post economic situation. Also reviewed, "A Lonely Death" by Charles Todd. Another in a series of mysteries set in post WWI England.

"Fruitlands: the Alcott Family and Their Search for Utopia" by Richard Francis. A historical account of Bronson Alcott and his dream of a new Garden of Eden. Also reviewed, "Strategic Moves" by Stuart Woods. A new crime novel featuring the author's jet setting, attorney-hero, Stone Barrington.