Enter a new world of thinking.

I’m Michele McAloon. After a career in the U.S. Army I earned a licentiate in canon law and began practicing as a canon lawyer.

And, in March 2020, I began hosting a literary podcast, Cross Word. 

I created Book Clues for enthusiasts of reading in a range of genres. It’s a place for open discussion, ideas, and engagement.

History, religion, current events all intersect as each episode tackles new themes, works and authors. We discuss everything from the war in Ukraine to “A Charlie Brown Christmas Special.”