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Sam Quinones talked about his book, Dreamland: The True Story of America’s Opiate Epidemic.

Former Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about his book, Smashing the DC Monopoly, in which he argues for an Article V amendments convention as the best solution to limit the power and scope…

Bob Weil, editor-in-chief of Liveright, previewed several of the publishing house’s Fall 2017 titles. He was interviewed at BookExpo America, the publishing industry’s annual trade show.

Author James Patterson talked about his writing career. He was interviewed at BookExpo America, the publishing industry’s annual convention.

Harold Evans talked about his book Do I Make Myself Clear?: Why Writing Well Matters. He spoke with Mike Barnicle, a political commentator on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talked about her her forthcoming memoir, calling it “an emotional catharsis.” She also pledged to support the “resistance” to the Trump presidency.

Miriam Sontz gave a tour of Powell’s Books. The Portland landmark is recognized as the world’s largest independent new and used bookstore. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their…

Book TV presented coverage of the Grand opening of the American Writers Museum in Chicago, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough, Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, author…

Author Jason Riley talked about his book, False Black Power, and his view that “black political power” had failed to produce significant results for African Americans.

Frederick Hess talked his book, Letters to a Young Education Reformer.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talked about his book, Understanding Trump, in which he details how the president’s past experiences have shaped his life and style of governing.

Adam Lashinsky talked about his book Wild Ride: Inside Uber’s Quest for World Domination.

Professor Gordon Sayre talked about the Oregon Rare Books Initiative (ORBI). In 2013, the faculty at the University of Oregon started ORBI, which sought to increase the use of rare books and archives in the…

The J. Anthony Lukas Prize is given by the Nieman Foundation and the Columbia University School of Journalism to non-fiction books on an “American topic of political or social concern.”…

Book TV presented coverage of the 2017 National Book Critics Circle Awards. The award is presented each year to honor the best books published in the United States according to the…

Floyd Abrams talked about his book, The Soul of the First Amendment: Why Freedom of Speech Matters. Topics included his reasons for writing the book, President Trump’s statements on on libel law,…

Pamela Paul talked about her book My Life with Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Book of Books, Plot Ensues, in which she offers a look into her journal that lists all of the books she has read…

Patricia Hall gave a tour of the Trenton Free Public Library and showcased some rare items in its archives. Founded in 1750, the Trenton Free Public Library is one of the oldest libraries in New Jersey. It…

Jeff Pegues talked about his book, Black and Blue: Inside the Divide Between the Police and Black America, focusing on the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color. Topics…

Sharon Owen talks about the Redding Writers Forum and its impact on the literary community in California. Ms. Owen shared how the group operates as an inspiration for professional and recreational writers.…