Mariam sits down with debut author Daniel Guy to discuss his first novel, 2151: The Evolution Complex. The science fiction work follows three teenagers through their search for their abducted parents in a world of artificial intelligence, genetic modification, and floating cities. Mariam and Daniel discuss his writing journey and his inspiration for the 2151 with a few hints of what’s to come in the following two titles in the series, 2152 and 2153. You can find Daniel’s book on his website or your favorite bookstore, and for checkout from the library.

Later, Mariam and Erin discuss Mariam’s picks for new releases in October, including highly anticipated titles from Barbara Kingsolver (Partita), Silas House (The Tulip Poplars) and Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Splintered Harmony). In the Behind the Scenes segment, Erin talks with Eden Osborne, Learning and Development Specialist for Lexington Public Library, about her work and upcoming projects.

Mariam sits down with acclaimed author and now University of Kentucky professor, Melissa Scholes Young, about her latest book, The Hive. They talk about Melissa’s journey to writing, teaching, and the inspirations for her novels and upcoming collection of poetry. Melissa’s books are available for checkout from the library and for purchase from your favorite bookstore.

Later, Mariam announces the 2026 Community Reads book and author visit, and talks about her September TBR list, including We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman, Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, Hollywood Ending by John Green and more. Erin chats with Mora, the library’s Program Evaluator, about her work in the returning Behind the Scenes segment.

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.