May 17, 2025 – The Summer Book Show

Gayle speaks with Valley Bookseller's Pamela Klinger-Horn about her top choices for summer reads across all genres (2:00). Jim interviews author Jack Fairweather about his new book, THE PROSECUTOR, detailing the the story of a gay, Jewish judge who survived the Nazis and made it his mission to force his countrymen to confront their complicity in the genocide (22:30). We also receive an update from Susan Rodsjo on the state of the Scandia Heritage Alliance's ambitious Water Tower Barn Project (45:30). Plus, an update of local news (56:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests

Pamela Klinger Horn, Valley Bookseller

Jack Fairweather, Author, The Prosecutor

Susan Rodsjo, Scandia Heritage Alliance

Pamela’s Book List

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Event Links

Arrow Broken Poetry Collective event – May 29

Summer Family Fun Day – June 7

Fifth Annual Paddlecraft Boat Show – July 8

Marine 4th of July Running Race

Free Concerts – Downtown Marine Bandstand – June 9, July 14, August 11 – 1:30 p.m.

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Scandia Farmers Market