Author and journalist Andrew Maraniss joins Daniel Ford and Caitlin Malcuit on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his book Games of Deception: The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics in Hitler's Germany. Caitlin also reviews the first "No Time to Die" trailer and "Knives Out." To learn more about Andrew Maraniss, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Caitlin's review of the book in November/December's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

We kick off the last month of 2019 with author, journalist, and Pop Literacy co-host Kimberly Potts! She chats with Daniel Ford about her new book The Way We All Became The Brady Bunch (out today from Grand Central Publishing). To learn more about Kimberly Potts, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of The Way We All Became The Brady Bunch in November/December’s 2019’s “Books That Should Be Your Radar” and subscribe to Pop Literacy. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Marc Cameron returns to the show to chat with Sean Tuohy about his new Jack Ryan novel Tom Clancy's Code of Honor. Caitlin Malcuit offers gift ideas for the Holiday Armadillo in your life. To learn more about Marc Cameron, visit his official website and like his Facebook page. Also listen to Sean's last interview with the author. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author and journalist Erin Carlson drops by the podcast to chat with Daniel Ford about her new book Queen Meryl. To learn more about Erin Carlson, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to her appearance on “Pop Literacy.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Melissa Rivero joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel The Affairs of the Falcóns. Guest host Guido Fargiorgio also chats about his Disney+ strategy and laments our reliance on remakes, reboots, and reunions. To learn more about Melissa Rivero, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Tope Folarin talks to Daniel Ford about his incredible path to storytelling and what inspired his debut A Particular Kind of Black Man. To learn more about Tope Folarin, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Elizabeth Chiles Shelburne joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Holding On To Nothing. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about all the issues firing us up heading into November. To learn more about Elizabeth Chiles Shelburne, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Daniel’s review of Holding On To Nothing in October’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Alex Segura, author of the Pete Fernandez PI series, returns to the show and chats with Sean Tuohy about the last (please, say it ain’t so, Alex!) entry Miami Midnight. To learn more about Alex Segura, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to Sean’s last interview with the author and read why Daniel Ford can’t bring himself to finish Pete’s last adventure. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Karla FC Holloway chats with Daniel Ford about her debut A Death in Harlem. Daniel also plugs his upcoming appearance at the 2019 DC Writers Conference, hosted by the American Society of Journalists and Authors.  To learn more about Karla FC Holloway, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Joseph Moldover joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut Every Moment After. Daniel also chats about Writer’s Bone’s recent night out at Boston Symphony Hall for "Leipzig Week," where they saw a specular performance from Gautier Capuçon and Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. (Do yourselves a favor and watch Capuçon perform Dvorak’s "Song to the Moon" on July 14 underneath the Eiffel Tower.) To learn more about Joe Moldover, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of Every Moment After in October's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Rob Hart, author of the Ash McKenna series and the short story collection Take Out, chats with Daniel Ford about his novel The Warehouse. To learn more about Rob Hart, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of The Warehouse in September’s “Books That Should Be On Our Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author and poet Erica Wright joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee once again to discuss her new book Famous in Cedarville (out now from Polis Books).  Caitlin Malcuit also chats about The Seeker, a graphic novel by Liz Valasco she picked up at Hub Comics in Somerville, Mass., and Patrick McHale's "Over the Garden Wall."  To learn more about Erica Wright, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to our last interview with the author (almost a year to the day!) and read our review of Famous in Cedarville in October’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author and sportswriter Joe Posnanski joins Rebecca Weston on the show to discuss his new book The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini. To learn more about Joe Posnanski, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Rebecca’s review of The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini in October’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar” and subscribe to Posnanski’s “The Poscast,” which he co-hosts with TV writer and producer Michael Schur. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Jami Attenberg, author of The Middlesteins and All Grown Up, returns to the show to discuss her latest novel All This Could Be Yours (out Oct. 22 from HMH Books). To learn more about Jami Attenberg, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author and read our review of All This Could Be Yours in October’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Matthew Duffus joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut Swapping Purples for Yellows (out now from Golden Antelope Press). Caitlin Malcuit also chats about more Halloween haunts in Massachusetts! To learn more about Matthew Duffus, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter. Also read our review of Swapping Purples for Yellows in October’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Marco Rafalà joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his debut novel How Fires End (out Oct. 15 from Little A). To learn more about Marco Rafalà, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Daniel Ford recently stopped by the Boston Public Library’s North End Branch to promote his short story collection Black Coffee. NovelClass host Dave Pezza emceed and Ford answered questions from an engaging and passionate crowd of readers. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to his last conversation with Pop Literacy's Jennifer Keishin Armstrong and check out his book tour schedule! Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author and good literary friend of the podcast Vanessa Lillie talks to Daniel Ford about her debut novel Little Voices. To learn more about Vanessa Lillie, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. You can also catch Vanessa in conversation with author Edwin Hill at Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore in Middletown, CT tonight at 7 p.m.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Seth Berkman joins Caitlin Malcuit on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his book A Team of Their Own: How an International Sisterhood Made Olympic History. Caitlin and Courtney Malcuit also investigate quality Halloween offerings on various streaming services. To learn more about Seth Berkman, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Berkman will also be appearing at Harvard Coop on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author John Vercher stops by the podcast to chat with Daniel Ford about his debut novel Three-Fifths.  To learn more about John Vercher, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of Three-Fifths in September’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.  

Author Mark Guerin joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut You Can See More From Up Here (out Oct. 1 from Golden Antelope Press). Caitlin Malcuit also chats about a haunted room. To learn more about Mark Guerin, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also attend his book launch at Porter Square Books on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. 

Boy howdy, are we glad Craig Johnson is back on the show! The Walt Longmire series scribe returns to chat about his new book Land of Wolves. To learn more about Craig Johnson, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with Johnson back in 2014 and read our review of Land of Wolves. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. 

Author Olivia A. Cole talks to Daniel Ford about her YA novels A Conspiracy of Stars and An Anatomy of Beasts. To learn more about Olivia A. Cole, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Our literary friend Edwin Hill (Little Comfort) joins us on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new Hester Thursby novel The Missing Ones. Also, fittingly, Caitlin Malcuit kicks off the spooky season! To learn more about Edwin Hill, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with Edwin and read our review of The Missing Ones in September’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. 

Author and pop culture historian Saul Austerlitz chats with Daniel and Stephanie Ford about his new book Generation Friends (out Sept. 17 from Dutton). To learn more about Saul Austerlitz, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Stuart Ross joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut novel Jenny in Corona. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about The Cut’s feature on Caroline Calloway’s ghostwriter. Don't worry, she explains who the hell that is. To learn more about Stuart Ross, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Robin Page chats with Daniel Ford about her debut novel Small Silent Things. To learn more about Robin Page, visit her official website.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Karen A. Chase joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her novel Carrying Independence. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about recent Nintendo Direct news. To learn more about Karen A. Chase, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Sion Dayson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her fantastic debut novel As a River. To learn more about Sion, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

On Aug. 24, Daniel Ford (Sid Sanford Lives!) sat down with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Seinfeldia, Sex and the City and Us) at Kew & Willow Books to discuss his short story collection Black Coffee, his pop culture influences, and his “cynical optimist” persona. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about seeing comedian Reggie Watts at The Wilbur Theatre this past weekend.  To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to his appearance on Pop Literacy and check out his book tour schedule! To learn more about Jennifer Armstrong, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Additionally, listen to her last appearance on Writer’s Bone and subscribe to Pop Literacy!   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo returns to the show to discuss his new novel Chances Are… To learn more about Richard Russo, visit his official website or like his Facebook page. Also listen to our first interview with the author and read our review of Chances Are… in August’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. 

Author Julia Phillips joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Disappearing Earth. To learn more about Julia Phillips, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Debutiful founder Adam Vitcavage’s review of Disappearing Earth in May’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

A busy day here at Writer’s Bone! First, Nicole Blades (The Thunder Beneath Us, Have You Met Nora?) joins us to talk about Toni Morrison’s legacy. Then, Laura McHugh, whose latest book The Wolf Wants In is a must read, returns to the show to tell us all about how she crafted these new characters. To learn more about Nicole Blades, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our most recent interview with the author. To learn more about Laura McHugh, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first chat with McHugh in 2015 and read our review of The Wolf Wants In in August’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. 

Author Amanda Goldblatt joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Hard Mouth.  Caitlin Malcuit also chats about “Veronica Mars.” To learn more about Amanda Goldblatt, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. Also read our review of Hard Mouth in August’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”

Author R.L. Maizes joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her sensational debut short story collection We Love Anderson Cooper. To learn more about R.L. Maizes, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author William Dameron joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his memoir The Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing & Coming Out. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about the recent passing of literary giant Toni Morrison. She references two articles: Doreen St. Félix's "Toni Morrison and What Our Mothers Couldn’t Say" in The New Yorker and Imani Perry's "Yearning for a Blessing From Toni Morrison" in The Cut. To learn more about William Dameron, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Author Lori Goldstein talks to Rebecca Weston about her YA novel Screen Queens.  To learn more about Lori Goldstein, visit his official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about Rebecca Weston, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Bassey Ikpi, a Nigerian-American writer, spoken word artist, and mental health advocate, joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her essay collection I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying (out Aug. 20 from Harper Perennial).  To learn more about Bassey Ikpi, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Writer and director Aaron Harvey joins Sean Tuohy on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new film “Into the Ashes.” Caitlin Malcuit also chats about her second experience at a live How Did This Get Made? live event. To learn more about Aaron Harvey, follow him on Twitter. Watch the “Into the Ashes" trailer.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

On July 24, authors Daniel Ford and Hank Phillippi Ryan celebrated the launch of Black Coffee at Trident Booksellers & Café by having in-depth conversation about where inspiration strikes, the ups and downs of the writing process, and what it’s like living with multiple characters in their heads. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to his first book tour stop and where he’s headed next!  To learn more about Hank Phillippi Ryan, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with Hank in Episode 310.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Karen Strong talks to Rebecca Weston about her highly praised middle-grade novel Just South of Home. To learn more about Karen Strong, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about Rebecca Weston, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Rebecca’s review of Just South of Home in June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. 

Author Erin Somers joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Stay Up with Hugo Best. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about the recent release of Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” demos. To learn more about Erin Somers, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter. Also read our review of Stay Up with Hugo Best in July's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. 

The one and only Laura Lippman returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her new book Lady in the Lake. To learn more about Laura Lippman, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author and read our review of Lady in the Lake in July’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Additionally, read her essays “Whole 60” and “Game of Crones” on Longreads.     Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Zara Raheem talks to Stephanie Ford about her debut novel The Marriage Clock (out July 23 from William Morrow). To learn more about Zara Raheem, visit her official website and follow her on Instagram. Also read Stephanie’s review of The Marriage Clock in July’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Bianca Marais, Writer’s Bone favorite and author of Hum If You Don’t Know the Words, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest novel If You Want to Make God Laugh (out now from Putnam Books). We also introduce guest host Guido Fargiorgio, who is filling in for the vacationing Caitlin Malcuit. He chats about the proper Stanley Cup etiquette. To learn more about Bianca Marais, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author and read our review of If You Want to Make God Laugh in July’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

On July 9, live from Belmont Books, Daniel Ford officially launched his new short story collection Black Coffee with the help of author Edwin Hill (Little Comfort, The Missing Ones).  Listen as Ford reads from the book and then answers questions about his process for writing and selecting these stories, his literary influences, and why he loves exploring both the light and dark sides of human nature. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out his book tour schedule and listen to our first Black Coffee episode. To learn more about Edwin Hill, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Susan Silver, The Mary Tyler Moore Show writer, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her memoir Hot Pants in Hollywood: Sex, Secrets & Sitcoms.  Caitlin Malcuit talks about the upcoming Comic-Con in San Diego, the best Funko figurines about to be released, and Jeff Goldblum things. To learn more about Susan Silver, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to her appearance on Pop Literacy.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Chip Cheek sits down with Daniel Ford to chat about his debut Cape May. To learn more about Chip Cheek, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Read our review of Cape May in June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Just a reminder that Daniel's book launch for Black Coffee is July 9 at Belmont Books in Belmont, Mass., at 7 p.m. Find more book details at danielfford.com. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.