Top Shelf at the Merrick Library

Carol Ann Tack
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Top Shelf at the Merrick Library

Top Shelf at the Merrick Library is a podcast of all things books. Everything you'll need to stock your TOP SHELF!

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    E165: Interview with Fred Durbin, author of The Country Under Heaven

    Celebrating my 165th episode with award-winning author Frederic S. Durbin! Fred joined me to talk about his brand new historical fiction novel, The Country Under Heaven. Set in the 1880s, this western follows former Civil War soldier Ovid Vesper as he travels across the country haunted by visions from the Battle of Antietam, encountering both … Continue reading E165: Interview with Fred Durbin, author of The Country Under Heaven →

    30 min

  2. MAY 21

    Episode 164: Interview with James Wade, author of Hollow Out the Dark

    “James Wade’s newest novel, Hollow Out the Dark, is a masterpiece of atmospheric crime fiction; a worthy successor to the likes of William Gay and Cormac McCarthy. Set in East Texas, it is an epic, and age-old, story of greed and generational betrayal—where vengeance is swift and forgiveness a long time coming.” Kathleen Kent, NYT bestselling … Continue reading Episode 164: Interview with James Wade, author of Hollow Out the Dark →

    38 min

  3. APR 23

    Epsiode 163: Interview with Wes Browne, author of They All Fall the Same

    They All Fall the Same by Wes Browne has already made waves, earning a spot as one of Goodreads’ biggest mysteries and thrillers of 2025 and a most anticipated book of the year by Book Riot’s Read or Dead. Author Kelly J. Ford raves, “The hills of Kentucky burn in this thrilling tale of warring … Continue reading Epsiode 163: Interview with Wes Browne, author of They All Fall the Same →

    39 min

  4. APR 9

    Episode 162: Interview with Belinda Bauer, author of The Impossible Thing

    Belinda Bauer on The Impossible Thing… A Crime Story Like No Other A taut, brilliantly imagined novel packed with intrigue at every turn, The Impossible Thing cements Belinda Bauer’s place as one of our great crime writers. From the two-time winner of the CWA Crime Novel of the Year and Sunday Times bestselling author of … Continue reading Episode 162: Interview with Belinda Bauer, author of The Impossible Thing →

    32 min

  5. APR 2

    Episode 161: Interview with Danielle Arceneaux, author of Glory Daze

    One of my favorite mystery series just got a brand-new installment! Glory Daze by Danielle Arceneaux has officially launched, and I couldn’t be more excited. In this highly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning Glory Be, Glory Broussard is drawn into the mystery of her ex-husband’s death—this time with an unexpected ally by her side. Compelling, … Continue reading Episode 161: Interview with Danielle Arceneaux, author of Glory Daze →

    30 min

  6. MAR 25

    E160: Interview with Tess Gerritsen, author of The Summer Guests

    I had the absolute honor of hosting international best-selling author, producer, screenwriter, and filmmaker, Tess Gerritsen on the podcast! Tess joined me to talk about her brand-new series, The Martini Club, set in the Midcoast region of Maine. The first book, The Spy Coast, introduces Maggie Bird, a retired spy who stumbles upon a secret … Continue reading E160: Interview with Tess Gerritsen, author of The Summer Guests →

    25 min

  7. MAR 14

    E159: Interview with Holly Gramazio, author of The Husbands

    An exuberant debut, The Husbands delights in how do we navigate life, love, and choice in a world of never-ending options. Holly Gramazio’s first novel, The Husbands, was an instant NYT bestseller, a Read With Jenna Pick for April of 2024, made so many best-of lists for 2024, and rightly so! As Holly heads out … Continue reading E159: Interview with Holly Gramazio, author of The Husbands →

    39 min

  8. MAR 5

    E158: Interview with Deanna Raybourn, author of Kills Well With Others

    A series about older women doing kick-ass things, in this case? Assassins! Four women assassins, senior in status, and in age, sharpen their knives for another bloody good adventure in Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn, a riotous follow-up to the NYT bestselling sensation Killers of a Certain Age. We had such a great … Continue reading E158: Interview with Deanna Raybourn, author of Kills Well With Others →

    30 min

  9. FEB 1

    E157: Interview with William Boyle, author of Saint of the Narrows Street

    Award-winning author William Boyle joins me to discuss his eighth novel, The Saint of Narrows Street—a gripping tale set in Gravesend, Brooklyn, spanning 18 years in the lives of two sisters and the life-changing decision they made one fateful night. William shares insights into his drafting process, the joy of discovering small yet impactful details … Continue reading E157: Interview with William Boyle, author of Saint of the Narrows Street →

    28 min

  10. JAN 16

    E156: Interview with Anthony Gedell, author of Love Lies in the Throes of Rhetoric

    Love Lies in the Throes of Rhetoric by Anthony Gedell is an incredible debut featuring a rookie PI thrust into the deadly game of hunting a killer on the loose as fast-paced, intertwining narratives collide with volatile characters in an unforgettable story. Praised as “literary lightning” by Eli Cranor and a “white-knuckle thrill ride” by … Continue reading E156: Interview with Anthony Gedell, author of Love Lies in the Throes of Rhetoric →

    43 min
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