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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.14.2008 - 12:34 pm
posted by Barack Obama
Barack Obama speaks to his supporters after emerging victorious in the Iowa caucuses on January 3rd, 2008.
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Jan.14.2008 - 10:03 am
posted by JT Ellison
www.movingstories.tv -- JT Ellison is certainly a looker (that smile lit up the whole show floor!) but even more she’s a watcher. How else could she write such a deliciously grisly thriller that gets...
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Jan.13.2008 - 11:28 pm
posted by Neal Pollack
Elijah Pollack, Neal Pollack, and special guest Dexter face off in an epic battle of wills.
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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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Oct.02.2009 - 11:52 pm
posted by Sheila English
Three Upper East Side teens find that they have been tapped for The Secret Society, an elite order with roots going back to ancient Egypt. Once they accept Secret Society membership, they stand to...
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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.23.2009 - 2:03 pm
posted by Sheila English
Personally, I am blessed in the following respect: I have yet in my own life to be burdened with the loss of one who has been very close to me. However, I understand the process of grief and what it...
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Nov.11.2009 - 2:20 pm
posted by Rob Rosen
"Divas Las Vegas", unleashing your inner Diva one page at a time. Wherever fabulous books are sold. What happens when you find out that Grandma's vase mistakenly sold at a yard sale is worth tens of...
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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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Nov.23.2009 - 7:02 am
posted by Sangay Glass
As I mentioned in my Generating Intelligence blog social referencing and language influence an animal’s development. He’s my imprint on my year and a half old bird, Salem. He knows 9 distinct song...
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Dec.08.2009 - 10:10 pm
posted by Sheila English
After struggling for years to make it as an actress, Harper finally gets her big break...but will she have to sacrifice the love of her life to take it? Screen Play by Chris Coppernoll Find out more...
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Dec.23.2009 - 2:51 am
posted by Sheila English
Bent on vengeance, Matthew Coulter never expects to get sidetracked, rescuing Eden Paxton, a beautiful redhead, from his wifes murderers. Neither Matthew nor Eden plan to fall in love, but as danger...
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Dec.23.2009 - 2:53 am
posted by Sheila English
Five sweet romantic stories delving into the world of Special Operations from authors who were in the military or whose family and friends are part of the community. This anthology by authors, Anne...
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Feb.02.2010 - 11:17 am
posted by Jen Hill
After centuries of calm, the Nameless One is stirring. An army is gathering; thousands of giants, ogres, and other creatures are joining forces from all across the Desolate Lands, united, for the...
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