Valentine’s Day, but make it history. 💘📚 @nytimes.com best seller Ilyon Woo joined us to talk Master Slave Husband Wife, the extraordinary true story of Ellen & William Craft who escaped slavery together in one of the boldest acts of love and courage in American history. 🎧✨ buff.ly/vGBj2Gw

Matthew Delmont joins David, Torie, and David Maraniss to discuss Until the Last Gun Is Silent, his examination of Black activism during the Vietnam War. Coretta Scott King and Dwight “Skip” Johnson get their due. If you think you know this chapter of history, think again. 🎙️📚 Listen" buff.ly/OW9tVyM

If you like knowing what’s really going on behind the scenes, this one’s worth a listen. DeMaurice Smith joined Chatter on Books to talk Turf Wars and the power, labor fights, and leadership battles that shape the game off the field. Call it light prep for the big game! 🎧Listen: buff.ly/2b9GGYV

Nancy Baenan of Arcadia Books @arcadiabookstore.bsky.social joins us to nominate their first author for THE PITCH. James DeVita’s new novel Sanctuary is post apocalyptic and uncomfortably current. The contest conversations are officially underway. 📚💙 Link in bio or ▶️ www.chatteronbooks.com

This week on Chatter on Books, @markmedley.bsky.social joins us to talk Live to See the Day, a wide ranging, deeply human look at what keeps people going against impossible odds. Thoughtful, hopeful, and a great conversation. 📚💙 Link in bio or ▶️ www.chatteronbooks.com

Our first nominee for THE PITCH is here! From @citylightsbooks.bsky Rae Alexandra social discusses "Unsung Heroines" a collection of profiles honoring 35 women that shaped the bay area. This begins PITCH author appearances allowing listeners to learn about the writers and their work. buff.ly/KupSs8q

We’re excited to launch THE PITCH, a writing contest rooted in independent bookstores. Indie stores nominate one author. One winner gets $5,000 and the nominating bookstore gets $500! Featured authors will appear on Chatter on Books, so tune in to follow the journey. buff.ly/DnzOw3U

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