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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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Jul.11.2008 - 10:13 pm
CNN
posted by Colby Buzzell
(CNN) Colby Buzzell, who blogged under a pseudonym during his one-year tour in Iraq and more recently authored My War: Killing Time in Iraq, has just been awarded the second annual "Blooker prize"...
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Jul.11.2008 - 9:49 pm
posted by Ericka Lutz
In a time of desperation... The Red Room Housewarming Contest has just weeks left, and Ericka still wants to win. Plus she's still learning iMovie. A one-minute video. How can you go wrong?
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Jul.11.2008 - 3:13 pm
posted by Sandi Ault
WILD Mystery Author Sandi Ault's wolf Tiwa plays with a young bull elk at home in the Rocky Mountains. For more photos of Tiwa and the elk, visit www.SandiAult.com
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Jul.10.2008 - 8:47 pm
posted by Amy Tan
An inane conversation with Steve Martin and members of the Rock Bottom Remainders: Mitch Albom, Ridley Pearson, Scott Turow, Greg Iles, Kathi Goldmark, Dave Barry, Roger McGuinn, Matt Groening...
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Jul.10.2008 - 8:35 pm
posted by Amy Tan
A 20-minute talk given at the 2008 TED Conference on the subject of creativity.
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Jul.10.2008 - 7:18 pm
posted by Diane Chamberlain
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Aug.27.2008 - 11:33 am
posted by Andrew Kaplan
From the author of the landmark bestseller What's the Matter with Kansas?, a jaw-dropping investigation of the decades of deliberate-and lucrative-conservative misrule.
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Sep.13.2008 - 9:26 pm
posted by Roscoe Herring
The Third video in the Tiger Stadium demolition series.
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Oct.21.2008 - 5:15 pm
posted by Sheila English
Years ago he vowed he would never again haunt the Opera Garnier. But when an unwanted Samaritan puts the love of his life in danger, Erik is accused of the crime. Can he be loved for himself or is he...
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Oct.22.2008 - 7:51 am
posted by Andrew Kaplan
What's in a name? For Carl Capotorto, everything is in a name. The literal translation from Italian to English of Capotorto is "twisted head." This is no accident. Carl grew up in the Bronx in the...
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Oct.30.2008 - 3:10 pm
posted by Andrew Kaplan
Inspired by the gratifying success of The Poet's Companion, Kim Addonizio presents exciting new insights into the creative process, craft, and the lessons of her own creative journey. Poetry's time-...
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Dec.02.2008 - 9:18 am
posted by Andrew Kaplan
Ex-terrorist Kamal Saleem reveals the true inside story of the life and mindset of a radical Muslim terrorist who finally came to renounce his murderous mission and embrace freedom.
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Jan.05.2009 - 8:09 am
posted by Milton Davis
My unexpected encounter with Relentless Aaron, king of street lit.
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Jan.07.2009 - 1:00 pm
posted by Sheila English
Part 1- Michael "Mallet" is a mixed martial arts fighter on his way to the top when an accident strips him of his hope for the title and the ability to walk. But is he on drugs or is there really a...
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Jan.24.2009 - 1:34 pm
posted by jeffery mcnary
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