Editor’s Note: As Californians continue to stay at home during the Coronavirus crisis, CapRadio Reads has had to postpone some of its live author interviews. Like the rest of the world, we're unsure when those events will return, but in the meantime, we know that books can provide an escape or comfort in trying times. Join Host Donna Apidone as she talks with authors and others about the books that keep us going.

NPR’s StoryCorps series has a motto: “Listening is an act of love.” As we head into a new phase, reuniting with loved ones, it’s time to listen. These three books exemplify the power of a well-asked question.