NEW: Books Designed With Sports Lovers In Mind!

Introducing DON'T HATE THE GAME

"DON'T HATE THE GAME is a buffet of literary dishes prepared by skilled chefs of the business with something for all types of readers. Whether you are a fan of sports or just looking for a satisfying read, the contributors to this anthology have made sure that you get what you came for and then some." --- Cyrus A. Webb, President of Conversations Book Club

WED. SEPT. 30TH: Gary Myers, author of THE CATCH, on Conversations LIVE! Radio

Sportswriter Gary Myers, author of THE CATCH, talks to Cyrus Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio about his career in covering sports and the new book. Listen to the interview here: http://tobtr.com/s/703780

As someone who was there on the day of the historic game, Myers talks about that experience as well as the background on the players that few knew about at the time.

Please note that there is a minute or so delay between the musical break and the beginning of the interview.

Bestselling sports author John Feinstein talks to Conversations LIVE! Radio

The author that prompted Conversations to begin its Ballin' With Books Club geared towards sports lovers makes his first appearance to the radio show. Bestselling author John Feinstein talks about his life, career as a writer and how it feels to reach those who might not be sports fans with his engaging books. Listen to the interview here: http://tobtr.com/s/685829

Find out more about Feinstein by visiting his website www.feinsteinonthebrink.com.

Bestselling author Matt de la Pena on Conversations LIVE! Radio

On Thursday, August 27, 2009 Conversations LIVE! Radio welcomed bestselling author Matt de la Pena (BALL DON'T LIE and MEXICAN WHITEBOY) to the show. (Listen to the interview here: http://tobtr.com/s/672216 )

De la Pena talked about his love of sports and books and what we can learn about him through the characters he creates. You can also look for his first book BALL DON'T LIE to be brought to life later this year in a major motion picture around the time of his third release. Find out more about the author at http://www.mattdelapena.com.

THURS. AUG. 27TH: "C. A. Webb Presents HOW SPORTS LOVERS BALL WITH BOOKS"

On Thursday, August 27, 2009 Conversations LIVE! Radio will hold an exciting hour-long discussion with booklovers/authors who will be talking about the bridge that exists between literacy and sports.

Hosted by Cyrus A. Webb, the panel (including authors Kurtis Scaletta and Sherry Hill) will share ways that all of us can encourage dialogue that leads to more people reading. Listen to the discussion live at this link: http://tobtr.com/s/629358 and join the conversation through the online chat.

For more information, visit http://www.ballinwithbooks.com or contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

Author Mick Cochrane on Conversations LIVE! Radio

Author Mick Cochrane talks with Cyrus A. Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio talks about his writing career and his book THE GIRL WHO THREW BUTTERFLIES: http://tobtr.com/s/579358

Cochrane's latest book has been chosen as one of Ballin' With Books' reading selections.