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Feb.06.2011 - 1:14 pm
posted by Cheryl L Snell
We drown in the details— what to bring to potluck, where to meet for coffee. There’s a Starbuck’s on the corner where we once sold lemonade, our homemade sign coming apart in an attic somewhere. We...
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Nov.09.2011 - 5:24 pm
posted by Erica Jong, Ph.D.
"At the time I wrote Fear of Flying," recalls Erica Jong, "there was not a book that said women are romantic, women are intellectual, women are sexual—and brought all those things together."...
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Aug.19.2011 - 1:42 pm
posted by Larry R. Smith
Here a short poem video I've made this day to share. It uses my poem WALKING A FIELD INTO EVENING which has been printed in several places, most recently in Yoga International magazine. Peace
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Apr.08.2011 - 12:06 pm
posted by Deborah Santana
Strand Book Store, New York- February 23, 2011
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Aug.03.2009 - 8:46 am
posted by John Y. Cole
Confessions of a Loyal Librarian Redroom.com presents exclusive video of John Y. Cole, a historian of the Library of Congress and founding director of its Center for the Book. John has worked at the...
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Dec.29.2010 - 9:43 pm
posted by Salman Rushdie
Celebrated author Salman Rushdie talks to NDTV's Barkha Dutt on his latest book Luka and the Fire of Life. Rushdie says his new book is a product of the strong desire of his younger son Milan.
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May.30.2011 - 2:33 pm
posted by Andrew Q Lam
Andrew Lam reads his essay, "Afghanistan Can't Wash Away Vietnam" from "New California Writing" - an anthology of writing about California by Californian Writers. He is the author of East Eats West:...
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Nov.28.2010 - 4:29 pm
posted by Midge Raymond
A cautionary tale about husband-and-wife authors, "Love in the Time of Amazon.com," by John Yunker and Midge Raymond. And a book trailer (of sorts) for The Tourist Trail by John Yunker and Forgetting...
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Jul.25.2012 - 12:36 pm
posted by China Galland
Resurrecting Love: The Cemetery That Can Heal a Nation documents the powerful racial conflict over the right to visit cemeteries and to know your ancestors.  This work in progress follows two...
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Jan.13.2008 - 4:50 pm
posted by Barack Obama
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama addresses the 2004 Democratic National Convention. The speech gave rise to the title of his second book, The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream.
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Jan.13.2008 - 4:49 pm
posted by Barack Obama
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama addresses the 2004 Democratic National Convention. The speech gave rise to the title of his second book, The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream.
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Jan.12.2008 - 10:45 pm
posted by Douglas Evans
Involving a thrilling adventure that crosses many countries, oceans, continents, time zones, and world capitals, MVP: Magellan Voyage Project by Douglas Evans made an ideal Community Read selection...
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Jan.12.2008 - 8:38 pm
posted by Lauren John
Author Molly Giles and Bookseller Elaine Petrocelli (founder of Book Passage--Corte Madera and San Francsico) speak with moderator Lauren John about how to choose books for book discussion groups and...
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Jan.11.2008 - 4:38 pm
posted by Shelley R Frost
Just as first-time parents often wish their newborns came with instruction manuals, families adopting/rescuing dogs also need clear-cut advice at their fingertips.  To make life easier and more...
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Jan.10.2008 - 8:48 pm
posted by Alexander Besher
An hour and a half by river speedboat to a beautiful forgotten town in the jungle courtesy of Iemanja, patron saint of the Waters of Oblivion.
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Jan.10.2008 - 5:13 pm
posted by Lance Williams
PBS documentary on reporting BALCO.
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Jan.10.2008 - 5:10 pm
posted by Lance Williams
Commonwealth Club of California panel on doping in sports.   
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Jan.09.2008 - 7:50 pm
posted by Jason Bayani
Here is a video of Jason Bayani, from the annual 'Poem Dome" at City Hall hosted by Diamond Dave.
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Jan.09.2008 - 7:02 pm
posted by Douglas R Keister
A Video of selected photographs of Douglas Keister's collection of Glass Negatives of African Americans circa 1910-1925
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Jan.25.2009 - 5:19 pm
posted by jeffery mcnary
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Feb.26.2009 - 3:44 pm
posted by Danine Manette
Danine Manette discusses Infidelity Signs: How to recognize and uncover infidelity in your relationship. Manette is the author of Ultimate Betrayal: Recognizing, Uncovering and Dealing with...
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Mar.27.2009 - 2:27 pm
posted by Jen Hill
Brenda Cooper, science fiction author, futurist, and tech executive discusses her novels with Glen Hiemstra, founder of Futurist.com. Her current novel series explores the interaction and conflict...
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May.14.2009 - 2:52 am
posted by Manjiri Prabhu
Sonia Samarth couldn’t have predicted it – after only a day, her advertisement had drawn dozens of responses. In the bustling city of Pune, India, with its winding alleys and exotic customs, Sonia...
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Aug.02.2009 - 5:19 pm
posted by Cendrine Marrouat
Sixteen poems written and performed by Cendrine Marrouat and mixed with sound effects and music by three composers: Kevin MacLeod, Loren DiGiorgi, and William Cushman. For more information, visit:...
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Oct.14.2009 - 1:05 am
posted by Sheila English
Be amazed by iconic and rarely seen images from one of the richest photographic resources on Earth. The National Geographic Image Collection book is a look inside the vault of 11.5 million images...
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Oct.26.2009 - 8:52 pm
posted by Phillipa Martin
Book trailer for The Killing Hands, book 4 featuring Aussie FBI profiler Sophie Anderson. In The Killing Hands, a victim has literally had his throat ripped out and the trail leads back to LA's...
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Nov.18.2009 - 2:41 pm
posted by Johnny Tan
A dash of this, a smidgen of that, and a pinch of motherly love from my 9 moms! A wonderful tribute to mothers and women everywhere. Give back the love! This book will encourage you to be all that...
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Dec.01.2009 - 9:44 pm
posted by Sheila English
Following the trail of deadly terrorists are a group of military specialists with psychic powers and unique abilities. When the government that helped enhance them can no longer be trusted the...
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