The Michael Smerconish Book Club welcomed Jennifer Weiner, author of Little Earthquakes, to the Music Pier in Ocean City, NJ.  A Philly native, Weiner, whose novels Good in Bed and In Her Shoes earned her a place among women's book club aficionados everywhere, proves she still has the touch with Little Earthquakes.  Little Earthquakes is a tale of love, heartbreak, redemption, and friendship centered around four new mothers, all of whom must learn to adjust their lives and their marriages to deal with the challenges of raising children.

Senator John McCain joined Michael Smerconish for Book Club and discussion of his latest book, Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember. John McCain and Mark Salter have written three acclaimed bestsellers, but Character Is Destiny may be their most influential and enduring book yet. Its a work for parents to share with their children and for Americans of all ages to read for inspiration and guidance. McCain tells the stories of celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes whose values exemplify the best of the human spirit. McCain illustrates these qualities with moving stories of triumph against the odds, righteousness in the face of iniquity, hope in adversity, and sacrifices for a cause greater than self-interest.

Michael Smerconish welcomed John “Jack” Bogle, author of The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism to Book Club at The Union League of Philadelphia.   Mr. Bogle is a local favorite and the founder and former CEO of the Vanguard Mutual Fund Group.  A zealous advocate for the small investor for more than fifty years, Mr. Bogle has championed the restoration of integrity in industry practices.

Michael Smerconish presented a very special Book Club at the Media Theatre for the Performing Arts to celebrate the launch of his second book, "Muzzled: From T-Ball To Terrorism-True Stories That Should Be Fiction.”   Michael hosted a live interview stage show featuring people in his book. Each person who attended received a complimentary CD of “Muzzled Moments” from his book.  Muzzled is a collection of entertaining, outlandish anecdotes about politically correctness gone wild, stories that are hilarious, horrifying, and unbelievably true. Why are sports leagues handing out trophies to losers? Why are little old grandmas hired to guard 200-pound prisoners? Why are newborn babies and old men with walkers singled out at the airport while likely terrorists are ushered through security with ease?  Muzzled shows, through these absurdities, that today's atmosphere of censorship and multiculturalism is paving the way for serious threats to our cultural identity and national security.

Michael Smerconish and Sid Mark hosted actor, Joe Gannascoli, best known for his role as Vito Spatafore on The Sopranos and author of A Meal to Die For for a special edition of Book Club at Galdos Catering in South Philly.  In A Meal to Die For, Joe tells the story and shares recipes of Benny Lacoco, a "food fence" and well-connected gourmet cook who once aspired to be a renowned restaurateur, but business and other matters got in the way.

Michael Smerconish welcomed author Ilario Pantano to Book Club for the discussion of his book Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy.  Warlord is the story of Pantano’s re-enlistment in the Marines and his military trial on charges of premeditated murder of two Iraqi insurgents.

The Michael Smerconish Book Club welcomed Pat Buchanan to The Media Theatre for the Performing Arts to discuss State of Emergency. In State of Emergency, Buchanan tells of the serious problems of immigration in this country.  Buchanan effectively argues that the threat is real, and time is running out. With immigration being such a hot button issue, no matter which side if the fence you are on, it was a night to remember.

Michael Smerconish and Vanguard guru, Jack Bogle, came back to Book Club to discuss his latest book, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing at The Union League of Philadelphia.  Jack Bogle, the creator of the world’s first index mutual fund, explained how to build wealth through the simple tool of index investing.  A zealous advocate for the small investor for more than fifty years, Mr. Bogle has championed the restoration of integrity in industry practices.

Michael Smerconish welcomed NBC’s Chris Matthews to Book Club to the National Constitution Center on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 for conversation about his new book, Life’s A Campaign: What Politics Has Taught Me About Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation and Success. Written in his trademark assertive, good-natured style, Life’s A Campaign is the culmination of the nearly forty years Matthews has spent working and observing in the halls of Congress, the White House, and among the media.  Featuring fascinating anecdotes and case histories, Matthews lays out the ways presidents, senators, and other powerful people persuade others and win and what we can learn from them.