Book Fairs and Festivals Schedule

Week of May 25 through June 1

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, May 26
8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Jonathan Jarvis, "Future of Conservation in America"Jonathan Jarvis, former director of the National Park Service, offered his thoughts on the current ... Jonathan Jarvis, former director of the National Park Service, offered his thoughts on the current state of the National Park Service and provided a path forward. He was joined in conversation by E.O. Wilson and Terry Tempest Williams. 9:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Edward Tenner, "The Efficiency Paradox"Edward Tenner argued that by seeking more efficient ways to do many things in life, we have come ... Edward Tenner argued that by seeking more efficient ways to do many things in life, we have come to rely too heavily on algorithms. 10:30 AM EDTApprox. 46 min.Alan Stern and David Grinspoon, "Chasing New Horizons"David Grinspoon, chair of astrobiology at the Library of Congress, and Alan Stern, principal ... David Grinspoon, chair of astrobiology at the Library of Congress, and Alan Stern, principal investigator of New Horizons, detailed the 2015 NASA mission to Pluto.
11:16 AM EDTApprox. 54 min.History Bookshelf 2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival - Barbara Lipska, "The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind"From the 2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland, neuroscientist Barbara Lipska shared her ... From the 2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland, neuroscientist Barbara Lipska shared her experiences with brain cancer that caused her psychological changes. 12:10 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.Lawrence Wright, "God Save Texas"Pulitzer prize-winning author Lawrence Wright examines the history, culture, and politics of the ... Pulitzer prize-winning author Lawrence Wright examines the history, culture, and politics of the Lone Star state. 1:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Discussion on ImmigrationAuthors Lauren Markham and Natalia Sylvester discussed immigration. Authors Lauren Markham and Natalia Sylvester discussed immigration.
2:31 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Nick Adams, "The Case Against the Establishment"Nick Adams discussed his book, "The Case Against the Establishment," in which he argues that ... Nick Adams discussed his book, "The Case Against the Establishment," in which he argues that elites in New York and Hollywood are trying to bring down President Trump. 3:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Amy Chozick, "Chasing Hillary"New York Times journalist Amy Chozick recounted her decade long coverage of Hillary Clinton. New York Times journalist Amy Chozick recounted her decade long coverage of Hillary Clinton. 4:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Robert Kurson, "Rocket Men"Robert Kurson talked about the Apollo 8 mission to the moon. He was joined by Apollo 8 astronauts ... Robert Kurson talked about the Apollo 8 mission to the moon. He was joined by Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders.
5:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Bruce Jentleson, "The Peace Makers"Bruce Jentleson, public policy professor at Duke University, profiled world leaders who sought ... Bruce Jentleson, public policy professor at Duke University, profiled world leaders who sought peace through diplomatic actions. 6:50 PM EDTApprox. 55 min.Steve Israel, "Big Guns"Former New York Democratic Congressman Steve Israel provided his insight into the gun lobby and ... Former New York Democratic Congressman Steve Israel provided his insight into the gun lobby and gun legislation through political satire in his latest novel. He is interviewed by bestselling novelist Nelson DeMille. 7:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Elizabeth Economy, "The Third Revolution"Council on Foreign Relations Asia Studies director Elizabeth Economy offers her thoughts on Xi ... Council on Foreign Relations Asia Studies director Elizabeth Economy offers her thoughts on Xi Jinping and the future of China.
8:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Ehud Barak, "My Country, My Life"Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak talked about his career and the future of the ... Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak talked about his career and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 10:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words 'James Clapper, "Facts and Fears"'Former national intelligence director James Clapper offered his insights on the U.S. intelligence ... Former national intelligence director James Clapper offered his insights on the U.S. intelligence community. He's interviewed by Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut. 11:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jon Meacham, "The Soul of America"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham explored critical moments in American history and how ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham explored critical moments in American history and how they relate to today's political and social landscape. He was joined in conversation by NBC News and MSNBC host Willie Geist.
Sunday, May 27
12:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Janet Dewart Bell, "Lighting the Fires of Freedom"Janet Dewart Bell provided a history of African American women in the Civil Rights Movement. Janet Dewart Bell provided a history of African American women in the Civil Rights Movement. 1:15 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Cal Turner Jr., "My Father's Business"Dollar General CEO Cal Turner, Jr. detailed the rise of his family's retail business. Dollar General CEO Cal Turner, Jr. detailed the rise of his family's retail business. 2:16 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Ajay Agrawal, "Prediction Machines"Ajay Agrawal, founder of the Creative Destruction Lab and co-founder of the AI/robotics company ... Ajay Agrawal, founder of the Creative Destruction Lab and co-founder of the AI/robotics company Kindred, explored the economics behind the creation of artificial intelligence.
3:30 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 39 min.Discussion on Conservatism with Bruce Herschensohn, Sam Sorbo, and Joel PollakConservative authors Bruce Herschensohn, Sam Sorbo, and Joel Pollak talk about conservatism in the ... Conservative authors Bruce Herschensohn, Sam Sorbo, and Joel Pollak talk about conservatism in the age of Donald Trump. 5:09 AM EDTApprox. 51 min.Pat Cunnane, "West Winging It"Pat Cunnane recalls his time working in the White House during the Obama Administration. He is in ... Pat Cunnane recalls his time working in the White House during the Obama Administration. He is in conversation with Josh Earnest, former White House Press Secretary. 6:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Rosemary Gibson, "China Rx"Rosemary Gibson talked about the risks of the U.S. depending on China to supply the essential ... Rosemary Gibson talked about the risks of the U.S. depending on China to supply the essential ingredients for many of our most widely used medicines.
7:31 AM EDTApprox. 29 min.Campaign 2018 Call-in with Khaled Beydoun, "American Islamophobia"Law professor Khaled Beydoun took viewer phone calls about Islamophobia at the 23rd annual Los ... Law professor Khaled Beydoun took viewer phone calls about Islamophobia at the 23rd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. 8:00 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.George Daughan, "Lexington and Concord"George Daughan provided a history of the first military conflict of the Revolutionary War, the ... George Daughan provided a history of the first military conflict of the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Lexington and Concord. 8:50 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Amanda Marcotte, "Troll Nation"Salon senior political writer Amada Marcotte argued that the degradation of conservatism helped to ... Salon senior political writer Amada Marcotte argued that the degradation of conservatism helped to bring about a Trump Presidency
10:00 AM EDTApprox. 2 hr.Alan Jasanoff, "The Biological Mind"MIT's Alan Jasanoff looked at the influence of the environment, from chemicals and bacteria to the ... MIT's Alan Jasanoff looked at the influence of the environment, from chemicals and bacteria to the weather, sights, and sounds on the brain. 12:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Barbara Ehrenreich, "Natural Causes"Barbara Ehrenreich explores the science behind how the body ages. She is interviewed by New York ... Barbara Ehrenreich explores the science behind how the body ages. She is interviewed by New York Times science reporter Natalie Angier. 1:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.Ehud Barak, "My Country, My Life"Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak talked about his career and the future of the ... Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak talked about his career and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
2:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Condoleezza Rice & Amy Zegart, "Political Risk"Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Stanford's Amy Zegart talked about global ... Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Stanford's Amy Zegart talked about global insecurity and the future of American diplomacy. 3:15 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 45 min.Leslie Crutchfield, "How Change Happens"Author Leslie Crutchfield offered her thoughts on what makes for a successful social movement. Author Leslie Crutchfield offered her thoughts on what makes for a successful social movement. 5:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Jon Meacham, "The Soul of America"Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham explored critical moments in American history and how ... Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham explored critical moments in American history and how they relate to today's political and social landscape. He was joined in conversation by NBC News and MSNBC host Willie Geist.
6:00 PM EDTApprox. 51 min.History Bookshelf 2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival - Lloyd Sederer, "The Addiction Solution"Lloyd Sederer discussed addiction and the opioid crisis from the 2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival ... Lloyd Sederer discussed addiction and the opioid crisis from the 2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland. 6:51 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Tony Williams, "Hamilton"Historian Tony Williams recalled the political life of Alexander Hamilton. Historian Tony Williams recalled the political life of Alexander Hamilton. 8:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Cal Turner Jr., "My Father's Business"Dollar General CEO Cal Turner, Jr. detailed the rise of his family's retail business. Dollar General CEO Cal Turner, Jr. detailed the rise of his family's retail business.
9:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words 'James Clapper, "Facts and Fears"'Former national intelligence director James Clapper offered his insights on the U.S. intelligence ... Former national intelligence director James Clapper offered his insights on the U.S. intelligence community. He's interviewed by Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut. 10:01 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 3 min.Edith Sheffer, "Asperger's Children"Historian Edith Sheffer recounted how Austrian doctor Hans Asperger, whose work led to a better ... Historian Edith Sheffer recounted how Austrian doctor Hans Asperger, whose work led to a better understanding of autism, was complicit in the deaths of children by the Third Reich. 11:04 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Carlo Rovelli, "The Order of Time"Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli explored the concept of time. Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli explored the concept of time.
Monday, May 28
12:04 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.After Words 'James Clapper, "Facts and Fears"'Former national intelligence director James Clapper offered his insights on the U.S. intelligence ... Former national intelligence director James Clapper offered his insights on the U.S. intelligence community. He's interviewed by Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut. 1:03 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.Elizabeth Economy, "The Third Revolution"Council on Foreign Relations Asia Studies director Elizabeth Economy offers her thoughts on Xi ... Council on Foreign Relations Asia Studies director Elizabeth Economy offers her thoughts on Xi Jinping and the future of China. 2:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.George Bibel, "Plane Crash"George Bibel looked at the mechanical and human failures that lead to plane crashes, as well as ... George Bibel looked at the mechanical and human failures that lead to plane crashes, as well as the role in public safety of the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.
3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.After Words 'James Clapper, "Facts and Fears"'Former national intelligence director James Clapper offered his insights on the U.S. intelligence ... Former national intelligence director James Clapper offered his insights on the U.S. intelligence community. He's interviewed by Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut. 4:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Ronan Farrow, "War on Peace"Ronan Farrow talked about the role of the State Department and American diplomacy in the world ... Ronan Farrow talked about the role of the State Department and American diplomacy in the world today. 5:10 AM EDTApprox. 50 min.History Bookshelf '2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival - Ann Marie Ackermann "Death of an Assassin"Ann Marie Ackerman discussed "Death of an Assassin: The True Story of the German Murderer Who Died ... Ann Marie Ackerman discussed "Death of an Assassin: The True Story of the German Murderer Who Died Defending Robert E. Lee" at the 2018 Gaithersburg Book Festival.
6:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Campaign 2018 Call-in with Roger L. Simon, "I Know Best"Roger L. Simon, Hollywood screenwriter & co-founder of PJ Media, took viewer phone calls on ... Roger L. Simon, Hollywood screenwriter & co-founder of PJ Media, took viewer phone calls on current political and social issues at the 23rd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. 7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Alisa Roth, "Insane"Journalist Alisa Roth reported that nearly half the people in U.S. jails and prisons have a ... Journalist Alisa Roth reported that nearly half the people in U.S. jails and prisons have a psychiatric disorder.