Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Meet Emanual Figueroa, Puerto Rican co-owner of Snug Books, as he shares his love for culture and community through reading

Dive into Winter Work, the 13th spy thriller by former Baltimore Sun foreign correspondent Dan Fesperman, set right after the Berlin Wall fell.

Celebrate Juneteenth with award-winning poet Brian Donnell James as he reflects on freedom, culture, and his evocative poem, "Sweet Tones, Somber Tones."

Greedy Reads owner Julia Fleischaker discusses The Lost Weekend, bringing Baltimore's literary voices, creators, and food vendors together this May 13–15.

Baltimore writer Eric D. Goodman discusses his new novel from Apprentice House Press—a unique blend of romantic comedy and buddy novel. Check it out!

Looking for holiday reads? Emily Miller, Manager at Greedy Reads, shares her top book recommendations and excitement list for the season of goodwill.

In honor of Veterans Day, November’s BookNotes features author Rafe Posey discussing his poignant debut novel, The Stars We Share.

In honor of World Food Day, poet Hiram Larew, founder of Poetry X Hunger, joins BookNotes to discuss the vital intersection of art, advocacy, and hunger relief.

The Ivy Bookshop on Falls Road is proudly underwriting WBJC’s new author interview series devoted to the world of books — from diverse genres and major book awards to standout local authors — celebrating everything to do with reading and literature. The interviews air on WBJC the first Friday of each month at 5:15 p.m. during my air shift, and the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. during Kati’s air shift, bringing listeners fresh conversations with today’s most compelling writers.This edition features acclaimed mystery writer Sujata Massey, known for her intricate plots and richly drawn characters.Photograph by Bill Hughes.