Turn The Page – Episode 169B – Steve Israel

From Long Island Congressman, to novelist, to indie bookshop pioneer! Steve Israel joins Barney and Jessikah to chat about the inspiration behind opening Theordore’s Bookshop in Oyster Bay when the world had seemingly thought the time of small bookstores to have passed. Special shout out to Peggy Zeiran formerly of Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Syosset’s Borders who will be Steve’s General Manager at Theodores.

Turn The Page – Episode 167A


Barney Catches up with author Patricia Dunn about LAST STOP ON THE 6, a story of self discovery while re-discovering your old neighborhood. Barney and Patricia have lots of notes to compare about loud Italian families, which adds to their delightful conversation

Turn The Page – Episode 166B – Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson


Barney catches up with Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson to dive into DARK INTERCEPT a thriller with a spiritual twist! Barney, Brian and Jeffrey dig in deep to the secrets and scripture which drives the story.

Turn The Page – Episode 159A – Nathaniel Philbrick


Barney welcomes Nathaniel Philbrick to discuss Travels with George, Philbrick’s well researched book about the first President’s tour across a newly minted nation. Of course, Washington’s stops on Long Island are highlighted.

Turn The Page – Episode 156C – Gary Grossman and Ed Fuller


Barney zoomed in with Gary Grossman and Ed Fuller, authors of Red Hotel and Red Deception — a riveting series that sets a tale of National Security set in a form of America’s Infrastructure we never expect to be under attack. Hotels.

Turn The Page – Episode 155C – Ace Atkins


Barney catches up with Ace Atkins to discuss his newest Quinn Colson Novel and adds his welcome perspective on how his characters have progressed! Ace also discusses some southern cuisine (what is a fried pie?) and talks about taking up the mantle of Robert P. Parker.

Turn The Page – Episode 151C – Don Bentley

Don Bentley chats with Barney about writing within the Tom Clancy universe with his newest book in the Jack Ryan Jr. series — and the intricacies of writing his own original characters while characterizing icons from the Jack Ryan series.

Turn The Page – Episode 122c — Reavis Z. Wortham

Barney chats with Reavis Z. Wortham about the reissue of The Rock Hole, the first in his series loosely based on his own experiences growing up in Texas in the 1960’s.