Book Spectrum

01/22/2026

Some stories are uncomfortable—but necessary.

On this episode of Book Spectrum, host Chris Cordani speaks with author Lucette Walters about her powerful novel Light of the Desert, a story inspired by real experiences surrounding forced marriage, honor violence, and the hidden dangers women still face today—even in the modern world.

Set between 1993 and 2001, the book follows a young woman escaping an abusive arranged marriage while being hunted in the name of “family honor.” What makes this conversation essential is the reminder that these practices aren’t ancient history—they’re happening now, often hidden in plain sight.

🎙️ Listen to a discussion about courage, awareness, and why telling these stories matters.
📘 Light of the Desert is also being developed as a feature film.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Book Spectrum, host Chris Cordani speaks with author Lucette Walters about her novel Light of the Desert—a har ...

03/15/2025

Season 7 of Book Spectrum kicks off with Kristin Casey, who talks about her life, recovery, dating and growth after a breakup with her rock star ex in her new book: "Casey Dancer: A Memoir About Dating, Stripping, and a Little Hot Yoga"

Kristin Casey wrote about her wild and interesting life with her previous book, Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh, but follows up with Casey Dancer: A Me ...

10/19/2024

On the latest Book Spectrum, Linda Jensen joins me to talk about her book, WHAT'S YOUR EXIT STRATEGY? She offers small, medium and big business owners some advice we don't often think about for when it's time to either pass the torch or close down

What’s Your Exit Strategy? opened my eyes to the future outside of running my business. While we tend to focus on staying strong and expanding, Linda Jensen ...

09/10/2024

On our latest Book Spectrum, author Lorraine BG tells her own story about finding her birth mother through the mystical tale of three women in her new book, Girls From Brooklyn.
https://www.bookspectrum.com/archives/episode/lorraine-geraci-tells-her-story-through-the-girls-from-brooklyn
In the story, Ms. Geraci takes the reader to secret hidden magical realms, the lives of three unique women from the sixties into today, their lifelong connection and their showing that family is not always blood. Readers will the heroic actions of family and friendships that shaped their journeys. Mystery, adventure, magical powers and the unknowing demon that lies in the magical realm of Brooklyn is a rather enjoyable story on several levels both in the real world and fantasy realm.

08/08/2024

I am extremely honored to have Gen. John G. Kulhavi on with us to talk about his life and the biography written about him titled: NO SOLDIER LEFT BEHIND on our latest Book Spectrum
https://www.bookspectrum.com/archives/episode/no-soldier-left-behind-a-chronicle-of-the-life-and-the-making-of-a-truly-selfless-and-humble-hero

04/27/2024

Our new Book Spectrum is up: What would happen if Harry Houdini's spirit was brought back to our plane?
Charles and Cheryl Young answer the question in an interesting alternative scenario in their new book: Houdini's Laast Handcuffs
https://www.bookspectrum.com/archives/episode/houdinis-last-handcuffs-with-charlie-and-cheryl-young
Harry Houdini’s magic, career and life were all fascinating. He escaped all kinds of restraints, encasements and situations. Still, there was one thing even the great Houdini could not escape: mortality, which hit him at an early age in 1926. He did, however, say he would try. Houdini reportedly told his wife, Bess, “If there is any way out. I will find it… I will find you and I will make contact with you on the anniversary of my death.” While that never happened, the escape artists’ fascination with spirituality and communication with those in the afterlife from his attempts to contact his deceased mother though to his own passing provide the background for this highly intriguing “what if” historical fiction book, Houdini’s Last Handcuffs, by Charles C. Young and Cheryl L. Young.

Harry Houdini’s magic, career and life were all fascinating. He escaped all kinds of restraints, encasements and situations. Still, there was one thing even ...

02/29/2024

Our new Book Spectrum is up:
https://www.bookspectrum.com/archives/episode/dream-me-home-a-minds-adventure-in-and-out-of-consciousness-with-laurie-elizabeth-murphy
Laurie Elizabeth Murphy draws from her own experience working in the field to create a unique, dark and intriguing psychological thriller/mystery in her new book, Dream Me Home.

Registered Nurse and Psychotherapist Laurie Elizabeth Murphy draws from her own experience working in the field to create a uniquely intellectual and entert ...

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Outhouse Lounge, Book Spectrum and Argon Productions

11/22/2023

Book Spectrum S4, E5 is up; Jack Warren, Jr's Freedom: A Deep Dive into the Revolutionary War
https://www.bookspectrum.com/archives/episode/jack-warren-jrs-freedom-a-deep-dive-into-the-revolutionary-war
The American Revolution did not only lead to the birth of the United States as its own nation, but set the tone for the creation of what would soon become the Free World as many other countries followed suit with roads to their own independence. Sadly, however, political tones controlling the public education system and academia have either failed to teach or purposely minimized the true importance of the Revolutionary War. Historian Jack Warren, Jr. talks with host Chris Cordani on Book Spectrum about the war, its beginnings, the players (famous and not-so-well-known) and why it should be emphasized more to younger generations today and moving forward with his new book: Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution

11/11/2023

Saluting all who served our country: Thank You.

08/05/2023

On the latest Book Spectrum: Patrick Asare
Growing up in the jungles of and now thriving in suburban , Patrick Asare defied all odds on his journey through life. In his incredible memoir, The Boy from Boadua: One African’s Journey of Hunger and Sacrifice in Pursuit of a Dream, he recounts his childhood, family, , and the experiences that made him into the person he is today, in addition to reflecting on socio-cultural relations, race, and the social structures in the different countries that he has lived. Patrick Asare offers a new perspective as someone who has had first-hand experience in a variety of cultures, specifically within the education system.

We talk with people who have overcome great adversity on the show and my guest today has had more than his share. From a remote village in Ghana, following ...