In Between The Pages with James Lott Jr.

In Between The Pages with James Lott Jr.

It's all about books. Hosts spotlight an author and their work. Plus they showcase new releases, revisit old books, and share Book events and book news. Hosts include: James Lott Jr, Doug Hess, & Flobito.

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August 5, 2026 7 mins
Author of Mob Justice, out now!
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Brianna Labuskes is the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Amazon Charts best-selling author of psychological thrillers and historical fiction. Her books have been translated into several languages worldwide. She grew up in Pennsylvania, lived in Washington D.C. for many years and now calls Asheville, N.C. home. She enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with her pup. For more: visit her at briannalabuskes.com.
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After surviving a terrorist nightmare, Justice Department lawyer Blake Hudson takes on a new enemy: the Chicago mafia. Assigned to the Organized Crime Strike Force, he dives into a world that’s nothing like the movies. The Chicago Outfit may still live in Al Capone’s shadow, but its power has evolved—slicker, smarter, and more dangerous than ever. At its center is Enzo Renzi—a polished consigliere with an Iv...
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Already an international award-winning children’s picture book, Floo Flocky Doo to the Rescue, is perfect for bedtime stories, classroom read-alouds, and early readers who love funny animal adventures. Families will enjoy the heartwarming themes of caring, problem-solving, and the magic of friendship. Bring Miss Floo Flocky Doo along with YOU! *** Visit www.FlooFlockyDoo.com to see a Floo Flocky Doo SING-ALONG video!! *** If ...
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July 29, 2026 31 mins
Every misfit has a story. This one has wings. From internationally renowned author Mark Mustian comes a novel where historical Southern Gothic meets the supernatural, in a story like no other. In the Jim Crow South, a baby is born with strange, wing-like appendages. The townsfolk call him a devil. His mother calls him Johnny Cruel—and to save him, she fakes his death and runs. So begins a life on the margins. Set against the ...
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His latest book Ottos Portal is out now!
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"This is a true story. It just hasn't happened...yet."

While considering his imminent death, an old man senses the existence of a force that holds his soul to his body—a force even Einstein never imagined—and he’s drawn into the struggle between good and evil.
From postwar London in 1946 to LBJ’s ranch in 1964, and then to a small Catholic church in northern Minnesota, real history begins to blur w...
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Arvind is an Olivier nominated playwright who also writes novels and television. His seven graphic novels include the official adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s "Trouble Is My Business" and the Bram Stoker Award–nominated "Darkness Visible" with Mike Carey. Arvind has also written multiple chart-topping audio originals, including the science fiction anthology series "Earworms", "The Crimes of Dorian Gray", and the nonfic...
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In this heartwarming book, young readers are invited to discover the power of their own words. Whether whispered, spoken, or shouted with joy, every child’s voice deserves to be heard. You Have a Story to Tell encourages children to speak up, share their stories, and know that what they say has value. Perfect for classrooms, families, and anyone who believes in listening with the heart, this book celebrates courage, connectio...
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It's 1971, and 7-year-old Mishel Manoucherian's family has packed up their life in Tehran and moved to Los Angeles, launching him headfirst into a disorienting new world of social and schoolyard expectations. At once a witty and warm exploration of the immigrant journey and coming of age tale, American Playground illuminates the Iranian American experience through a child's unique perspective.Armed with a handful of Engli...
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Lucy Wilson-Tagoe is a Ghanaian-American writer and lawyer who writes suspenseful women’s fiction and romantic thrillers centered on characters from the African Diaspora and the Global South. She studied History at Tufts University and earned law degrees from Howard University and the London School of Economics. A child immigrant and daughter of immigrants, she brings a global perspective to her storytelling. Her novel To Cat...
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James is sharing some behind the scenes of his songwriting these days!
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June 15, 2026 29 mins
In this thrilling sequel to Hooked, the secret leaders of a deadly cabal prove to be a veritable match for the determined reporter and the insightful surfing detective who double down to expose them. Investigative reporter Katrina Chopin is back home in San Diego on a mission (or two). The first is personal: reheating the cold case of her parents’ murder and investigating her brother’s reported suicide. The second invol...
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June 10, 2026 42 mins
Ruta's Closet tells the compelling Holocaust story of a Jewish family, imprisoned in the tiny Shavl ghetto in Lithuania. The Kron family survived the horror of the Nazi regime, thanks to the resourcefulness of Meyer and Gita Kron and the bravery of their rescuers. While Ruta's Closet is based on fact, it reads like fiction. The drama of the events described and the richness of the characters make it a compelling work of narrative n...
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June 8, 2026 42 mins
Crossing the Bronx is an historical literary novel set primarily in the 1950s in The Bronx. It is a modern retelling of the Jacob and Esau story from Genesis. The narrative that propels the story forward concerns the destruction of a neighborhood in the guise of progress. Jay and Eric, the sons of Ike (an Italian Jew), and Rebekeh, (a Mountain Jew), are estranged-as are their parents-and find themselves on opposite sides of a ...
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June 5, 2026 33 mins
WHEN THE HOWELL FAMILY MOVES INTO A HOUSE on Heckler Lane, it causes quite a stir around the small town of Sunny Cove, Pennsylvania. Elise Howell, a well-known cardio surgeon, has returned home after fifteen years to fill her recently deceased mother’s position at Sunny Cove General Hospital. In a town this size, it’s big news. But it’s Elise’s new husband, Artie, who has the whole town talking. Artie Howell...
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The book, An Awesome Bird The Pelican, is a book for kids, written by Rusty Austin, and students from Nellie Coffman Middle School created the illustrations. This story teaches kids about pelicans in a fun and interesting way by showing off their various traits and behaviors.

The story starts with a curious pelican going on a trip to find out where it fits in the world. The pelican faces many problems along its journey ...
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June 2, 2026 40 mins
In a world carefully constructed for murder, solving crimes takes a keen mind and eye in a witty, clever, and fresh reinvention of the whodunit by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg.Edison Bixby is wealthy, handsome, and, due to a traumatic brain injury, impulsively rude. He’s also a brilliant insurance investigator who solves baffling crimes by figuring out how the design of the man-made world around...
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In case you didnt know! take a listen! We honor and remember all the fallen who served.
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In this episode I spoke with Larry D Graggy about his book "Bugsy's Shadow: Moe Sedway, Bugsy Siegel and the Birth of Organized Crime in Las Vegas." The story of Moe Sedway, the eponymous "shadow" to Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, from his days as Bugsy's right hand associate to his suspected role in Bugsy's unsolved disappearance, and the role Sedway played in the creation of modern Las Vegas.
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