Martin's Must-Reads

Martin's Must-Reads

KRCU Public Radio

Betty Martin, Mark Martin 444 - Martin's Must-Reads: 'The Calamity Club'

There are one million new books published each year. With so many books and so little time, where do you begin to find your next must-read? There’s the New York Times Bestseller list, the Goodreads app, the Cape Library’s Staff picks shelf and now Martin’s Must-Reads.Every Wednesday at 7:42 a.m. and 5:18 p.m., and Sunday at 8:18 a.m., Betty Martin recommends a must read based on her own personal biases for historical fiction, quirky characters and overall well-turned phrases. Her list includes WWII novels, biographies of trailblazers, novels with truly unique individuals and lots more. Reading close to 100 titles a year, Betty has plenty of titles to share. Tune in each Wednesday and visit KRCU.org for previous must-reads.Local support for "Martin's Must Reads" comes from the Cape Girardeau Public Library and the Sikeston Public Library.
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Episodes

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'The Calamity Club'

08 Sep 2026
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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Land'

01 Sep 2026
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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Seek Immediate Shelter'

25 Aug 2026
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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Upward Bound'

18 Aug 2026
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Martin's Must Reads: 'The Lincoln Highway'

11 Aug 2026