In this episode of Book Talk the host discusses Kathleen Klein's memoir My Life in the Dark: A Marriage Built on Lies, exploring themes of deception, emotional abuse, and survival. This episode highlights the book's raw honesty, its appeal to survivors and professionals, and the author’s courageous journey toward reclaiming identity and safety.

Host Samuel sends Thanksgiving greetings and remembers his mother before diving into how literature has inspired music across genres.

He traces examples from Tolkien and Poe to Metallica, Rush, Kate Bush, and more, describing moments when songs distilled stories and how music can reveal new interpretations of books.

The episode blends personal memoir, musical analysis, and an invitation for listeners to share other literary-to-musical connections.

Step into the smoky alleys of post-war Hollywood with this episode of BookTalk, where we explore Dan Bronson’s gripping noir novels Someone to Watch Over Me and Shout at the Devil. Follow studio fixer Jack Shannon—a scarred, cynical insider navigating scandals, starlets, and the machinery of fame—as he uncovers secrets that echo through the golden age of Tinseltown. Blending hard-boiled mystery with emotional depth and historical texture, these books are a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction, Hollywood history, and morally complex storytelling. If you love noir that bleeds truth and style, this commentary is your invitation to dive in.