A rare opportunity to hear Palestinian peace activist and author Aziz Abu Sarah who co-authored "The Future is Peace" with his Israeli “brother of the heart,” Maoz Inon after both men lost family in the horrific conflicts.

A brilliant, focused conversation with retired Texas lawyer and “serial creative,” Stan Biderman who, as the son of Holocaust survivors, confronts fundamentalism head on yet surprisingly through humor in his book, The Secularist’s Bible And Other Astonishing Absurdities. Meet Stan at Collected Works on Sunday, October 11th at 4:30.

Two Cherokee Nation sisters join me today to honor their Great-Great Aunt, poet and Native American Rights activist Ruth Muskrat. Together they have written and illustrated a gorgeous book, Ruth Muskrat and The So-Called Indian Problem. Jen Loren’s gifted storytelling and Rebecca Lee Kunz’ superb illustrations accurately detail their Aunt’s lifelong courage and passion during the time that Native peoples all across the country were being marched off their own land and forced to assimilate. Muskrat’s most well-known poem, The Trail of Tears, chronicles this wretched time. Her tireless work resulted in meeting with President Calvin Coolidge and his wife, beginning the push to give Native peoples the vote, though that did not complete until 1965.Rebecca Lee Kunz and Jen Loren will be launching Ruth Muskrat and The So-Called Indian Problem at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts on Cathedral Place at 3:00 pm Saturday November 14.

An honor today to talk with renowned historian, Dr. Thomas E. Chavez. Former long-time Director of The Palace of The Governors and The National Hispanic Cultural Center, Dr. Chavez discusses his 14th book, A Soliloquy of Some Disconnected Tales. The slim, pocket-size “Soliloquy” reveals intimate insights into the author’s own fascinating life from boyhood to becoming an elder contemplating the not-so-far horizon we call death, though not at all gloomily. Thomas Chavez will read at Santa Fe Public Library on Washington Ave., Friday, October 2nd at 4:00. Don’t miss your chance to meet one of New Mexico’s living legends. Published by Casa Urraca Press.

A return visit by beloved award-winning Santa Fe poet and long-time teacher of poetry, Barbara Rockman.

Now in its thirty-third year, New Mexico Book Association supports and brings together, “Dedicated people whose lives and livelihoods involve producing books and providing them to the public.” If you’re an avid reader that means you! If you’re a published author or simply enjoy writing with a dream to be published one day, that means you! Designers, publishers, and booksellers highly value the services and professional and personal connections that NMBA offer. So, you’ll enjoy listening to NMBA President, Anna Sochocky today with news of their Annual Summer Gala that this year celebrates with special guest US Poet Laureate, Arthur Sze. The Gala takes place on Friday, August, 28 beginning at 5:30, hosted at Las Campanas Clubhouse with delicious “heavy” hors d’oeuvres catered by their master chefs amid restful music from renowned cellist Chase Morrison, as awards and accolades are handed out All the details at nmbookassociation.org

Poet and lifelong activist Demetria Martinez and author, publisher and good-natured humorist Zach Hively return to the KSFR studio for a big celebration.

In today's episode Emily Hyland takes us on an intimate, poignant journey through poetry and prose in her new book, My Wise Little Ghost. Created as a dialog between herself and her unborn baby girl, Daisy. We experience loss and grief and one of the hardest choices Emily, and women around the world, need to make—never, ever, lightly. Co-owner of Santa Fe’s Yoga Source, Emily teaches movement and poetry retreats and will be one of the featured poets at CCA’s Community Reading Series on Friday, September 25th. More at emilyhyland.com

An inspiring interview with author, filmmaker, philanthropist and advocate for women’s empowerment, Deborah Santana. Her memoir, Loving The Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom details the challenging path she took to find her soul’s purpose and true identity during her 34-year marriage and especially after divorcing her famous husband, musician Carlos Santana. Far from being a celebrity “tell all” book, Loving The Fire is a book about family and “tells all” about Deborah’s own fears and resilience. Join her in conversation with our own Mirabai Starr at The Ark Bookstore on Friday, August 14 at 6:00 pm. deborahsantana.com

Celebrated ethnobotanist, biodiversity pioneer and MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow, Gary Paul Nabhan joins me today with his life’s work of epic tales, Water in The Desert: A Pilgrimage.