Steve Bertrand on Books: Mark Billingham

Steve Bertrand on Books: Mark Billingham

If you’re a fan of British crime drama, you probably know Mark Billingham. His Tom Thorne series, and other projects, have made the jump to TV. His latest novel is Shadow Step, the third in his Detective Declan Miller series. Miller is a good cop who likes to crack a joke. Some of them are funny. Some, not so much. Billingham talks with Steve about Miller, ballroom dancing, and those author book signings when no one shows up!  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8528038/Mark_Billinghahm_2026-07-20-194238.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8528038/Mark_Billinghahm_2026-07-20-194238.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: MARK BILLINGHAM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: STEVEN ROWLEY [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BEN REEVES [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: COURTNEY MAUM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BOBBY FINGER [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for More [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/]

Steve Bertrand on Books: Steven Rowley

You might know novelist Steven Rowley for his book The Guncle or The Guncle Abroad. His lead character really travels in his latest, Take Me With You. Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and finding a bright light inviting you to be swept off to outer space. Would you go with and learn the secrets of the universe, or would you stay ground on earth in the company of your loved ones?  Steven might surprise you with his answer. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8506503/Steven_Rowley_2026-07-13-162903.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8506503/Steven_Rowley_2026-07-13-162903.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: MARK BILLINGHAM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: STEVEN ROWLEY [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BEN REEVES [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: COURTNEY MAUM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BOBBY FINGER [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for More [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/]

Steve Bertrand on Books: Ben Reeves

Ben Reeves has written a beautiful debut novel about…death. Travis seems like an ordinary guy; he’s single and lives alone with his cat in his apartment. But his job is to be with us when we die. Some of us recognize him at that moment while others don’t. Either way, Reeves’ accounts of their deaths remind us that ours is coming. But…don’t let that get you down. In the end, readers will be uplifted by the wonderful novel. In learning that death is everywhere, we realize that life is, too. Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt deserves to be the word-of-mouth book of the summer. Listen to our chat and then read the book! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8495957/Ben_Reeves_2026-07-07-193057.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8495957/Ben_Reeves_2026-07-07-193057.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: MARK BILLINGHAM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: STEVEN ROWLEY [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BEN REEVES [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: COURTNEY MAUM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BOBBY FINGER [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for More [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/]

Steve Bertrand on Books: Courtney Maum

You have too much stuff and Alan Anderson is the guy who convinced you to buy it. Now he sees the error of his ways and he’s shunned his worldly goods, living in a shed in his backyard and bathing in Long Island Sound. That’s the notion behind this very funny novel from Courtney Maum: Alan Opts Out. While advertising executive Alan is clearing out the clutter, his wife is collecting more. Maum tells us what we all know: we’re too consumed with consumerism. Maybe Alan has the right idea? Courtney laughs along with Steve as she speaks…from a shed in her backyard. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8481878/Courtney_Maum_2026-06-29-185618.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8481878/Courtney_Maum_2026-06-29-185618.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: MARK BILLINGHAM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: STEVEN ROWLEY [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BEN REEVES [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: COURTNEY MAUM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BOBBY FINGER [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for More [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/]

Steve Bertrand on Books: Bobby Finger

You might know Bobby Finger from his two earlier novels, The Old Place and Four Squares, or maybe you follow his podcast, Who? Weekly, where he and his cohost Lindsey Weber keep track of would-be celebrities so you won’t have to. His latest novel is We Are Gathered Here Today, where he returns to Texas for a funny and meaningful look at marriage: gay, straight, or whatever. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8471410/Bobby_Finger_2026-06-23-195210.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8471410/Bobby_Finger_2026-06-23-195210.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: MARK BILLINGHAM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-mark-billingham/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: STEVEN ROWLEY [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-steven-rowley/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BEN REEVES [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-ben-reeves/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: COURTNEY MAUM [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-courtney-maum/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/ STEVE BERTRAND ON BOOKS: BOBBY FINGER [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-bobby-finger/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for More [https://wgnradio.com/steve-bertrand-on-books/]