Steve Bertrand Travel

09/16/2026

Let's go to Poland together in April! The trip is already nearly half full after just two days.
https://stevebertrandtravel.com/highlights-of-poland/

09/03/2026

Let's go to Poland together in April! The trip is already nearly half full after just two days.

https://stevebertrandtravel.com/highlights-of-poland/

08/17/2026

This is a very engaging novel about the Cajun people and their disappearing way of life. Did you know many of us from central Illinois are related to the Louisiana Cajuns? Pass me the hot sauce.

The Mississippi Delta and the Cajuns who live there are under threat. When the land dwindles, the culture erodes. That’s the setting behind Stephanie Soileau’s novel, Should the Water T…

07/23/2026

If you’re a fan of British crime drama, you probably know Mark Billingham. His Tom Thorne series, and other projects, have made the jump to TV. His latest novel is Shadow Step, the third in his Detective Declan Miller series. Miller is a good cop who likes to crack a joke. Some of them are funny. Some, not so much. Billingham talks with Steve about Miller, ballroom dancing, and those author book signings when no one shows up!

If you’re a fan of British crime drama, you probably know Mark Billingham. His Tom Thorne series, and other projects, have made the jump to TV. His latest novel is Shadow Step, the third in his Det…

06/03/2026

Let's check out the Christmas Markets in Prague and Vienna in early December. I'm happy to say Sharon and I will be leading a tour there. Check out the details at the link. And let's go shopping!
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03/25/2026

I'm happy to announce that WGN's Mary Vandevelde is hosting a Steve Bertrand Travel tour to The Netherlands and Belgium in September. You'll see Amsterdam, Delft, Bruges, Brussels and more! Enjoy the canals, the chocolate and even shop for wooden shoes! This is a great tour. I took it a few years ago. Let me know if I can help with any questions!
https://stevebertrandtravel.com/2026-netherlands-belgium/

02/26/2026

This week's podcast is up.
How about we get a few chuckles from the emergency room? Dr. Ashely Alker takes a light-“hearted” look at how we die in “99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them”. It’s actually a fun read with a very personal origin story. And, Minnesotans are still coping with the immigration trauma, and many are doing that with a children’s book series written in the 1940s. The Betsy-Tacy books are a series of stories by Maud Hart Lovelace. They follow two young girls as they, among other things, welcome their new immigrant neighbors in the early 20th century. Columnist Aaron Brown talks with Steve about some very old books that are fueling a newfound passion.

How about we get a few chuckles from the emergency room? Dr. Ashely Alker takes a light-“hearted” look at how we die in “99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them”. It’s actually a fun read with a very…

02/12/2026

Happy to unveil my latest venture. I've had the chance to do many cool things, but I think talking with authors has been my favorite. I hope you'll listen, subscribe and share! Help me build an audience. Steve

In this episode of Steve Bertrand on Books, Steve talks with author Brad Meltzer. Brad has succeeded in every type of writing he’s explored, including television, non-fiction and even children’s bo…