Author: Carolyn Korsmeyer

Publisher : Regal House Publishing

ISBN-10:1646035402 ISBN-13:978-1646035403

Archaeology is more than just dirt and data; sometimes, it’s a reckoning with the past. Carolyn Korsmeyer’s latest novel, Riddle of Spirit and Bone, pits the careful rigors of modern forensics against the manipulative world of 19th-century spiritualism.Is history a set of facts, or a haunting waiting to be revealed?

Bookpleasures.com presents a compelling new interview with Dr. Brian Morris, the semi-retired Montreal urologist who courageously volunteered in Israel during the 2023–2025 conflict.

In his powerful memoir, Swords of Iron: Israel at War – A Canadian Surgeon’s Perspective, Dr. Morris shares raw, firsthand accounts of serving on Magen David Adom ambulances, working with Sar-El, and navigating the daily juxtaposition of ordinary life amid bomb shelters. 

From his candid reflections on identity as a Canadian, Jew, Zionist, and atheist to his critiques of Western universities and UNRWA, this interview offers urgent insights for the Jewish diaspora and global readers—all proceeds from the book go directly to purchasing an ambulance for Magen David Adom

What happens when a comedian and screenwriter turns her restless, neurodivergent brain loose on the page? You get ADHD in D Minor, Zoé Mahfouz’s unapologetically sharp collection of short stories, rants, fake cover letters, and subverted children’s books. 

Mahfouz moves from a video game character reimagined as a portrait of addiction to a Harvard course derailed by Greek yoghurt chemistry, writing with the breathless energy of a mind that jumps everywhere but misses nothing. Read the full review at BookPleasures.com.

Author: Zoé Mahfouz

Publisher: ‎ North Meridian Press

ASIN: ‎B0GZH5T4N3

ISBN-13: 979-8991952576

Author: Brian Morris, MD

Publisher: Brian Morris MD Inc.

ISBN-10:‎ 1067375902: ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1067375904

Swords of Iron: Israel at War – A Canadian Surgeon’s Perspective plunges us into the heart of conflict through the eyes of Dr. Brian Morris beginning in Montreal and thrust onto Israel’s front lines,  Morris transforms his volunteer service into a gripping memoir, illuminating the raw courage, search for identity, and daily realities of life under fire.

For readers who want a thriller with intelligence, heart, and atmosphere, Kauai Spies and Bald-faced Lies  delivers a gripping story without falling into familiar clichés.

Think spy stories are all about heroes jumping off cliffs and dodging explosions? 

Think again. Larry and Rosemary Mild are back with Kauai Spies and Bald-faced Lies, a novel that trades typical thriller tropes for authentic human grit and island suspense. 

Find out how this dynamic duo brings the "scary side of ordinary life" to paradise.

For decades, the story of American advertising has been told through the polished lens of Madison Avenue—but that story is incomplete. Behind the world’s most iconic campaigns lies a hidden, vibrant legacy of Black professionals who were forced to build an industry from scratch while fighting against systemic exclusion.

In Pitch Black: The Best Black Ads of the Past 50+ Years, veteran advertising executive Mark S. Robinson finally pulls back the curtain, honoring the visionaries who turned “nothing” into cultural power. From the grassroots “gold rush” of the 1970s to the pitfalls of today’s algorithmic marketing, Robinson offers an unfiltered look at what corporate America consistently fails to understand: that data is not a substitute for soul, and “Total Market” strategies are no match for lived experience.

Join Norm, Editor & Publisher of bookpleasures.com and Mark  as we go behind the scenes with a man who lived the history, curated the best, and is now ready to set the record straight.

Discover award-winning children’s author Linda Harkey, the creative force behind the Hickory Doc’s Tales series—from The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy to Desert Friends. 

Dive into her interview for screen-free tips like animal voices, five-sense immersion, and real hunting dog mischief that captivate reluctant readers and spark lifelong literacy!

Irene Field reveals tips for sparking AI curiosity in ages 5-9 with Pixel & the Pattern Machine’s interactive puzzles, straight from her Bookpleasures.com interview.

We often assume the “1%”—the ultra-wealthy elite—are protected from the harsher realities of life. 

But for Nunzia Mondo, the opulence of high-finance was merely a gilded cage. In her gripping memoir, My Silent Prison: A Cautionary Tale of Spousal Abuse in the 1 Per cent, Nunzia pulls back the curtain on three decades of hidden emotional, physical, and financial abuse. 

Join us for a candid conversation as she deconstructs the power dynamics of her marriage, the impact on her children, and the painful road to finding freedom beyond the facade of privilege.

Inside the Mind Behind The Winter Verdict: A Dialogue with Dan Buzzetta

Bestselling mystery author Kathleen Kaska opens up about the emotional moment that launched her writing career, the real-life inspirations behind her beloved Sydney Lockhart and Kate Caraway series, and the deep connection between her storytelling, wildlife conservation, and travel.

From 1950s hotel intrigue to animal rights suspense and a forthcoming hard-boiled novel, Kathleen shares the creative sparks, surprises, and passions that continue to shape her remarkable body of work.

Author: Rebecca Serle

Publisher: Atria Books 

ISBN: 9781668025918

If you’ve ever viewed walking as just a way to get from point A to point B, you are missing out on one of the most potent healing tools available to the human body. 

In this insightful interview, we sit down with Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun Kim, the authors of Walking Your Way to Vitality. 

Drawing on decades of expertise in traditional East Asian medicine, acupuncture, and Sun Tai Chi, these experts reveal how a simple, mindful approach to walking can do far more than burn calories—it can reduce stress, boost your immune system, and fundamentally restore your life force. Whether you are battling desk-bound fatigue or seeking a sustainable path to long-term health, this conversation offers a fresh, transformative perspective on the world’s most accessible exercise.

Author: Elizbeth Arnott

Publisher: Berkley 

ISBN: 9780593952993

Kirk Ward Robinson’s Hiking Through History:  Hannibal, Highlanders & Joan of Arc is far more than a travel memoir—it’s a vivid, boots on the ground journey through the landscapes where Western history unfolded. 

From Hannibal’s Alpine crossing to the Scottish Highlands and Joan of Arc’s France, Robinson blends adventure, reflection, and accessible history in a way that’s hard to resist. 

If you’re curious how one traveler brings two thousand years of the past to life, you’ll want to dive into the full review.

Dive into this eye-opening interview where Dr. Egilius L.H. Spierings, Imitrex pioneer and headache expert, debunks myths on migraines, cluster headaches, pregnancy pain, and more—offering actionable strategies from 50 years of research to reclaim your life from debilitating headaches.

Author Karen Parkman

Publisher: Ballantine Books

ISBN: 978-0593982921

Professional cheerleading becomes the backdrop for a gripping mystery when a Buffalo Bills dancer launches her own search for a missing teammate.

In The Jills, debut author Karen Parkman blends glamour, danger, and buried family secrets into a thriller that pushes its heroine to confront the past she’s tried to outrun.

Ever wondered how a psychologist heals her own “broken soul; through writing?;

Dr. Beth-Anne Blue shares raw insights from her essays in Pearls and Purse Straps—on presence, vulnerability, and life’s profound “small moments.” 

Dive into her exclusive interview now!   

Canada’s top regulators have uncovered troubling sales culture pressures inside the country’s largest bank affiliated mutual fund dealers. 

A new OSC/CIRO report reveals how compensation structures, limited product shelves, and internal pressure may be shaping the advice investors receive. Our full article breaks down the findings — and how they compare to past regulatory warnings.

Rebecca Knuth photo copyright to Sari Singerman

What happens when a lifelong academic decides that “serious” writing is no longer enough? 

In this interview, Rebecca Knuth explains how London Sojourn: Rewriting Life After Retirement, helped her in retirement.

Bookpleasures.com is thrilled to present this interview with award-winning author Fran Hawthorne about her gripping novel Her Daughter. 

Explore a mother’s desperate search after her estranged daughter’s cryptic arrest, delving into parental alienation, gaslighting, hidden bulimia, and tentative hope amid memory’s fallibility. 

Fran’s candid insights—from real-life inspirations to crafting a chilling villain—will captivate fans of emotional family dramas

Ellen M. Shapiro’s The Secret Buttons follows 12-year-old Anni and her sister Rosie as they flee Nazi occupied Vienna with forged papers and a fierce promise to protect one another.

A tense, tender tale of courage and cunning. Caterina Baldi’s black and white illustrations and Anton Grajek’s sketches turn sweeping history into intimate, unforgettable moments that readers of all ages will carry with them.

Today,  Bookpleasures has our guest: Franck Jourdain, author of Sinapi Seed—discover why the bite of Eden’s fruit becomes the birthplace of value, how that value fuels rivalry, capitalism, and ecological strain, and what a gift-centered alternative might actually look like.

Franck rewrites Genesis as a diagnosis of modern life, weaving theology, philosophy, and social critique to argue that the “regime of value” turns desire into rivalry and commodification—and that shifting toward reciprocity and unconditional giving could reshape institutions and everyday life. Don’t miss our conversation with Franck who  asks whether the Fall unleashed the very logic that drives our economies and conflicts.

Bookpleasures.com sits down with award-winning creators Michael McKinley and Nancy Merritt Bell to discuss The Glamour of Evil: A Maddie Lynch Mystery—a high-stakes thriller where a secular journalist navigates Vatican intrigue, Nazi gold, and the razor’s edge between truth and power. 

In this candid conversation, they unpack the real research behind the fiction, the allure of “smart darkness,” the cost of seeking truth in an age of misinformation, and what’s next for Maddie Lynch. 

If you love globe-trotting mysteries with moral bite, this interview is your invitation behind the curtain.

At Bookpleasures.com, we love a good story—and who better to tell one than Elise Marie Dubois? 

You’ve laughed at her comedy, heard her voice in hit animated shows, and now you can join her in a magical new adventure with Everly Book One: The Familiar. 

Elise shares how improv, animation, and a love of making kids laugh all came together to create a fantasy tale brimming with charm and heart.

Bookpleasures.com is excited to have Philip Caputo as our guest.

Philip is not just an acclaimed novelist, journalist, and Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter, but also a literary giant with a distinguished career spanning more than 5 decades.

In this powerful interview, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Philip—best known for his Vietnam War classic A Rumor of War—opens up about his latest story collection, Wandering Souls. 

From the jungles of Vietnam to the African savanna and the quiet corridors of academia, Philip explores the enduring bonds between soldiers, the weight of guilt, and the search for redemption. 

Drawing on his own experiences as a Marine, journalist, and novelist, Philip  reveals how the past continues to shape the present—and how fiction can sometimes reveal truths that facts alone cannot.

Don’t miss this intimate conversation with one of America’s most compelling literary voices.

Bookpleasures.com warmly welcomes Greta Uehling for an online interview about her new book, Decolonizing Ukraine: The Indigenous People of Crimea and Pathways to Freedom (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025).

In this conversation, Greta reveals the untold stories of the Crimean Tatars and explores how this Indigenous community preserves its identity and cultural memory amid ongoing geopolitical conflict and occupation.

Join us as we delve into themes of social fragmentation, resilience, and the enduring quest for freedom highlighted in her important work. Don’t miss this insightful interview only at Bookpleasures.com

Author: Elizabeth Hart

Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books

ISBN: 9780063441118

Author: Victoria Christopher Murray

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 9780593638484

Step into the vibrant and tumultuous world of 1944 San Francisco with our exclusive interview featuring acclaimed author Ginny Kubitz Moyer. 

We delve deep into the creation of her richly textured novel, The World At Home, exploring the real-life historical events that sparked the story—including the first-ever U.S. performance of The Nutcracker. Discover Moyer’s unique, non-outline writing process, her insights on crafting complex characters like the orphaned Irene Cleary and the self-made Max Burke, and how themes of creation, belonging, and chosen family provide a powerful contrast to the destruction of war. 

This is a captivating look at how a passion for local history transforms into a timeless narrative of hope and humanity. Read the full conversation now.

Author: Renee Rosen

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 9780593335680

In Bookpleasures' riveting interview, acclaimed novelist and former diplomat Otho Eskin delves into his latest thriller, Black Sun Rising, the gripping fourth book in the Marko Zorn series. 

Eskin unveils the real-world experiences and political insights that shaped his portrayal of a resurgent Neo-Nazi threat lurking beneath Washington, D.C.'s surface. 

Discover how his multifaceted career informs Zorn’s unique character, explore the tense cat-and-mouse chase through secret tunnels, and get a glimpse into the chilling conspiracies that push the nation to the brink. 

For readers of taut political thrillers with richly complex heroes, this conversation offers a compelling look behind the scenes of Eskin’s darkly thrilling world.

Author: Paul Levine

Publisher: Blank Slate Press

ISBN: 9781943075966

Discover the delicate balance between innovation and efficiency in a world shaped by AI, global forces, and complex systems.

In her groundbreaking book Decoding Efficiency and Innovation: How Systems, Minds, and Nations Shape Our Future, A.J. Thoresen unpacks how progress emerges from aligning structures, human creativity, and national purpose.

Join us as we delve into her unique insights on fostering innovation without sacrificing strategic efficiency and why this matters now more than ever.

Join Bookpleasures.com in a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer Licate, author and school counselor, as she reveals how her book, My Anxiety Is Messing Things Up, captures the often-hidden struggles of childhood anxiety through the eyes of Oscar.

Discover how storytelling becomes a bridge to understanding, healing, and empowerment for children facing perfectionism and worry—and learn practical strategies parents, teachers, and kids can use to cope.

Title: HomeWreckers

Author: Aaron Glantz

Publisher: Custom House and Imprint of William Morrow

ISBN: 978---06-286954-8

Homewreckers by Aaron Glantz investigates the decade following the 2008 financial meltdown, arguing that the real catastrophe was not the crash itself, but the calculated plunder that came after, permanently reshaping the American housing market and transferring immense wealth from ordinary families to a small cadre of financiers.

Get ready for a wild ride through family drama, cartel danger, and tequila-fueled ambition. In this interview, author and longtime attorney Tim Reuben opens up about his debut novel Tequila—a gripping story that follows the Ramirez family from humble agave farmers to the top of the global spirits world. 

Tim shares how his legal background shaped the plot, why he created a villain with zero redeeming qualities, and what readers can expect in future books. If you love stories packed with suspense, romance, and moral twists, this one’s for you.

Authors: Stefanie Mercado Altman, Claire Altman and Stan Altma

Publisher: Empire State Editions, an imprint of Fordham University Press

ISBN: 9781531511807