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May 2, 2026 – The Summer 2026 Book Show

May 02, 2026 • Jim Maher & Gayle Knutson • Season 7 • Episode 12

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Jim talks to Craig Fehrman, author of the new book “This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis and Clark,” about additional details he’s uncovered about this historic adventure (3:00). Gayle gets a fresh batch of summer book recommendations from Literary Fairy Godmother Pamela Klinger-Horn (28:30). Plus and update of local news (51:00). Matt Quast is technical director.

This Week’s Guests

Craig Fehrman, author, This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark

Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller

Pamela’s Book Recommendations

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