Acclaimed author Hannah Pittard joins us for a riveting conversation about her writing process, her memoir We Are Too Many and her autobiographical fiction novel, If You Love it, Let it Kill You. Hannah’s works are available for checkout from the library and for purchase from your favorite bookstore.

Later, Mariam and Erin talk about Mariam’s TBR list for June, including Whistler by Ann Patchett, The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang, and Heather by Caitlin Mullen. Erin interviews Sonya and Alyssa from Lexington Public Library’s Collection Services department in the returning segment, Behind the Scenes.

Mariam sits down with Cynthia Ellingsen, bestselling author of The Cut of the Moon, The Lost Letters of Aisling and The Starlight Cove series. They discuss Cynthia’s use of dual timelines in her works, her inspiration for her works, how she approaches writing, and what’s upcoming next. Cynthia’s works are available for checkout from the library and for purchase from your favorite bookstore.

Later, Erin and Mariam talk about upcoming book releases and library programs for April 2026.

Mariam sits down with local author and attorney Anthony B. Gray to discuss his debut novel Torrent. They talk about his inspiration for his main character, how grief plays an important role in the novel, and the novel is about survival outside of the strategic world of the courtroom. They also talk about Anthony’s lifelong love of stories and storytelling, and his future projects. Torrent is available for checkout from the library and for purchase from your favorite bookstore.

Later, Erin and Mariam talk about Mariam’s long March to-be-read list, and highlights of programs being hosted at all library branches in March 2026.