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Stephen Colbert "arguing" with Khaled Hosseini on BookTV

Funny video of conversation between Stephen Colbert and Khaled Hosseini on BookTV.

Norman Mailer Discusses the Iraq War

Appearing on ForaTV, internationally acclaimed author and journalist Norman Mailer discusses his views on national pride, the Iraq war, and American neoconservatives.

Amy Tan Reads From "Saving Fish From Drowning"

Author Amy Tan reads from and discusses the fictional "Note to the Reader" from the beginning of her novel, Saving Fish From Drowning.

Daniel Handler's High School Graduation Speech

Author Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) speaks at his San Francisco high school graduation in 1988.

Daniel Handler in Los Angeles: This Abyss

Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) and Stephen Merritt (of The Magnetic Fields) play This Abyss and other material at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles on October 23, 2006.

Roy Blount, Jr. on "Long Time Leaving"

Roy Blount, Jr., talks about his book Long Time Leaving: Dispatches From Up South.

Salman Rushdie Lecture

The Lavin Agency presents Salman Rushdie, one of the most acclaimed and controversial writers of our time, and the author of Midnight's Children, The Satanic Verses, and Shalimar

Jane Smiley: Ten Days in the Hills

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley is back with a novel about a group of people stuck together for Ten Days in the Hills.

Litquake 2007

Litquake, San Francisco's literary festival, recently reached its eighth year.

Neal Pollack, Hipster Father

Neal Pollack reads from Alternadad at Mo Pitkin’s in New York City in January 2007.

How to Save the World - Trailer

Narrated by Peter Coyote - A sneak peak at a film which takes you into the heart of the world's most important Renaissance.

Brian Copeland Appears in Oakland

Brian Copeland reads at Barnes and Noble in Oakland on February 24, 2007.

Additional Deborah Santana Videos

Additional footage of Deborah Santana reading from Space Between the Stars.

Po Bronson Talks About his New York Magazine Article

In this segment, Po Bronson and others discuss Bronson’s New York magazine article.

A Sense of Purpose

Bestselling social commentator and novelist Po Bronson speaks to The Power Within.

Kathi Kamen-Goldmark - Redroom.com at Litquake

Litquake 2007, Feisty Femmes: Facing Challenge With Humor, Grace, and Brains

Salman Rushdie Reads From "The Satanic Verses"

This clip was taken from "Faith & Reason" on PBS. Rushdie read the excerpt at the PEN American Center on April 26, 2006.