A compelling memoir, and an action-packed, teen angst and alienation, urban-fantasy novel are the books discussed as AT EASE Dwight Zimmerman rings out the old year. It’s a surprising author mix, but tune in and you’ll see why we did it.

Stand To—A Journey to Manhood—E. Franklin Evans had watched every war movie John Wayne ever made, sometimes several times over. When the “Duke” led his men, war was exciting and heroes were made as they ruggedly fought and predictably won e ...