Book Fairs and Festivals Schedule

Week of February 1 through February 8

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, February 4
7:21 AM ESTApprox. 39 min.Delaware Governor Gives State of the State AddressDelaware Governor John Carney (D) gave his 2023 State of the State address from the Capitol in ... Delaware Governor John Carney (D) gave his 2023 State of the State address from the Capitol in Dover. He discussed how his administration is trying to grow the economy by partnering with other state officials, the private sector, and colleges/universities. He also discussed plans for investments in education, environmental protection, and public safety. Governor Carney previously served as Delaware's at-large U.S. representative (2011-17) and as its lieutenant governor (2001-09). 8:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History History of State of the Union AddressesStonehill College professor Peter Ubertaccio taught a class on the history of State of the Union ... Stonehill College professor Peter Ubertaccio taught a class on the history of State of the Union addresses. He described George Washington's first address -- delivered in person -- but explained that many presidents who followed simply elected to send Congress a written statement until Woodrow Wilson in 1913. He explored how, since then, State of the Union speeches have evolved along with new technology and, in modern times, have been used to bolster political platforms. 9:10 AM ESTApprox. 20 min.Reel America "The Fight Against the Communicable Diseases" - 1950This film describes the work of the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, which ... This film describes the work of the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, which was founded in 1946. The film surveys the CDC's work with state health departments to combat the most serious threats to U.S. health at the time including malaria, influenza, polio, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ringworm, and typhus.
9:30 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency George Washington's 1796 Farewell AddressSenators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), in an annual Senate tradition, read ... Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), in an annual Senate tradition, read President George Washington's Farewell Address. A public letter announcing his retirement after two terms as president was published in a Philadelphia newspaper in 1796. 10:25 AM ESTApprox. 35 min.Reel America How Steel is Made - 1946This 1946 Department of Interior film explained how steel is made and its importance to the ... This 1946 Department of Interior film explained how steel is made and its importance to the expansion of cities and infrastructure. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies. 11:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History History of State of the Union AddressesStonehill College professor Peter Ubertaccio taught a class on the history of State of the Union ... Stonehill College professor Peter Ubertaccio taught a class on the history of State of the Union addresses. He described George Washington's first address -- delivered in person -- but explained that many presidents who followed simply elected to send Congress a written statement until Woodrow Wilson in 1913. He explored how, since then, State of the Union speeches have evolved along with new technology and, in modern times, have been used to bolster political platforms.
12:10 PM ESTApprox. 20 min.Reel America "The Fight Against the Communicable Diseases" - 1950This film describes the work of the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, which ... This film describes the work of the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, which was founded in 1946. The film surveys the CDC's work with state health departments to combat the most serious threats to U.S. health at the time including malaria, influenza, polio, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ringworm, and typhus. 12:30 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency George Washington's 1796 Farewell AddressSenators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), in an annual Senate tradition, read ... Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), in an annual Senate tradition, read President George Washington's Farewell Address. A public letter announcing his retirement after two terms as president was published in a Philadelphia newspaper in 1796. 1:25 PM ESTApprox. 35 min.Reel America How Steel is Made - 1946This 1946 Department of Interior film explained how steel is made and its importance to the ... This 1946 Department of Interior film explained how steel is made and its importance to the expansion of cities and infrastructure. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
2:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.The Civil War Adam Mendelsohn, "Jewish Soldiers in the Civil War - The Union Army"Author Adam Mendelsohn discussed when and why Jews decided to enlist in the war and how they ... Author Adam Mendelsohn discussed when and why Jews decided to enlist in the war and how they created community within their ranks. The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies in Rockville, Maryland, hosted this event. 3:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Joel Paul, "Indivisible"Author Joel Paul discussed how 19th-century orator and statesman Daniel Webster helped forge ... Author Joel Paul discussed how 19th-century orator and statesman Daniel Webster helped forge American identity and nationalism. Book Passage in Corte Madera, California, hosted this event. 4:30 PM ESTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "America's Distribution of Wealth "- 1955This 1955 video produced by Harding College's National Education Program described the American ... This 1955 video produced by Harding College's National Education Program described the American capitalist economic system. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
4:45 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Steve Kemper, "Our Man in Tokyo"Author Steve Kemper discussed the career of U.S. Ambassador Joseph Grew, who was assigned to Tokyo ... Author Steve Kemper discussed the career of U.S. Ambassador Joseph Grew, who was assigned to Tokyo from 1932 to 1942. This virtual event was hosted by the Smithsonian Associates in Washington, D.C. 5:55 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.The Yalta Conference & the Ending of World War IINational World War II Museum senior historian Robert Citino discussed how decisions made at the ... National World War II Museum senior historian Robert Citino discussed how decisions made at the February 1945 Yalta Conference effected the ending of World War II. This talk was part of a day-long symposium marking the 75th anniversary of the pivotal meeting between British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. 6:55 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Black Women HistoriansThe Association of Black Women Historians celebrated the careers and legacies of historians Paula ... The Association of Black Women Historians celebrated the careers and legacies of historians Paula Giddings, Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, and Deborah Gray White. This event took place at the Association's 2022 National Symposium in Los Angeles, California.
8:01 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Lectures in History History of State of the Union AddressesStonehill College professor Peter Ubertaccio taught a class on the history of State of the Union ... Stonehill College professor Peter Ubertaccio taught a class on the history of State of the Union addresses. He described George Washington's first address -- delivered in person -- but explained that many presidents who followed simply elected to send Congress a written statement until Woodrow Wilson in 1913. He explored how, since then, State of the Union speeches have evolved along with new technology and, in modern times, have been used to bolster political platforms. 9:10 PM ESTApprox. 20 min.Reel America "The Fight Against the Communicable Diseases" - 1950This film describes the work of the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, which ... This film describes the work of the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, which was founded in 1946. The film surveys the CDC's work with state health departments to combat the most serious threats to U.S. health at the time including malaria, influenza, polio, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ringworm, and typhus. 9:30 PM ESTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency George Washington's 1796 Farewell AddressSenators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), in an annual Senate tradition, read ... Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), in an annual Senate tradition, read President George Washington's Farewell Address. A public letter announcing his retirement after two terms as president was published in a Philadelphia newspaper in 1796.
10:25 PM ESTApprox. 35 min.Reel America How Steel is Made - 1946This 1946 Department of Interior film explained how steel is made and its importance to the ... This 1946 Department of Interior film explained how steel is made and its importance to the expansion of cities and infrastructure. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies. 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Lectures in History History of State of the Union AddressesStonehill College professor Peter Ubertaccio taught a class on the history of State of the Union ... Stonehill College professor Peter Ubertaccio taught a class on the history of State of the Union addresses. He described George Washington's first address -- delivered in person -- but explained that many presidents who followed simply elected to send Congress a written statement until Woodrow Wilson in 1913. He explored how, since then, State of the Union speeches have evolved along with new technology and, in modern times, have been used to bolster political platforms.
Sunday, February 5
12:10 AM ESTApprox. 20 min.Reel America "The Fight Against the Communicable Diseases" - 1950This film describes the work of the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, which ... This film describes the work of the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, which was founded in 1946. The film surveys the CDC's work with state health departments to combat the most serious threats to U.S. health at the time including malaria, influenza, polio, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ringworm, and typhus. 12:30 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.The Presidency George Washington's 1796 Farewell AddressSenators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), in an annual Senate tradition, read ... Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), in an annual Senate tradition, read President George Washington's Farewell Address. A public letter announcing his retirement after two terms as president was published in a Philadelphia newspaper in 1796. 1:25 AM ESTApprox. 35 min.Reel America How Steel is Made - 1946This 1946 Department of Interior film explained how steel is made and its importance to the ... This 1946 Department of Interior film explained how steel is made and its importance to the expansion of cities and infrastructure. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
2:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.The Civil War Adam Mendelsohn, "Jewish Soldiers in the Civil War - The Union Army"Author Adam Mendelsohn discussed when and why Jews decided to enlist in the war and how they ... Author Adam Mendelsohn discussed when and why Jews decided to enlist in the war and how they created community within their ranks. The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies in Rockville, Maryland, hosted this event. 3:30 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Joel Paul, "Indivisible"Author Joel Paul discussed how 19th-century orator and statesman Daniel Webster helped forge ... Author Joel Paul discussed how 19th-century orator and statesman Daniel Webster helped forge American identity and nationalism. Book Passage in Corte Madera, California, hosted this event. 4:30 AM ESTApprox. 15 min.Reel America "America's Distribution of Wealth "- 1955This 1955 video produced by Harding College's National Education Program described the American ... This 1955 video produced by Harding College's National Education Program described the American capitalist economic system. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films produced mostly by government agencies.
4:45 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.Steve Kemper, "Our Man in Tokyo"Author Steve Kemper discussed the career of U.S. Ambassador Joseph Grew, who was assigned to Tokyo ... Author Steve Kemper discussed the career of U.S. Ambassador Joseph Grew, who was assigned to Tokyo from 1932 to 1942. This virtual event was hosted by the Smithsonian Associates in Washington, D.C. 5:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.The Yalta Conference & the Ending of World War IINational World War II Museum senior historian Robert Citino discussed how decisions made at the ... National World War II Museum senior historian Robert Citino discussed how decisions made at the February 1945 Yalta Conference effected the ending of World War II. This talk was part of a day-long symposium marking the 75th anniversary of the pivotal meeting between British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. 6:55 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Black Women HistoriansThe Association of Black Women Historians celebrated the careers and legacies of historians Paula ... The Association of Black Women Historians celebrated the careers and legacies of historians Paula Giddings, Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, and Deborah Gray White. This event took place at the Association's 2022 National Symposium in Los Angeles, California.
8:01 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.Kermit Roosevelt, "The Nation That Never Was"Law Professor Kermit Roosevelt explained how modern America traces its political sentiments to ... Law Professor Kermit Roosevelt explained how modern America traces its political sentiments to Lincoln and the Reconstruction era, rather than the Founding Fathers and the Revolution. The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco hosted this event. 9:10 AM ESTApprox. 50 min.Martin Dugard, "Taking Berlin"Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces ... Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces toward the end of World War II. Mr. Dugard is also the co-author of several historical fiction books with Bill O'Reilly. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo, California. 10:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Saket Soni, "The Great Escape"Author and community organizer Saket Soni retold the story of how a group of men from India came ... Author and community organizer Saket Soni retold the story of how a group of men from India came to the U.S. as guest workers and became trapped in forced labor. He was interviewed by Migration Policy Institute senior fellow Muzaffar Chishti.
11:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Debby Applegate, "Madam - The Biography of Polly Adler"Author Debby Applegate recounted the life of Jazz Age icon and notorious madam Polly Adler. This ... Author Debby Applegate recounted the life of Jazz Age icon and notorious madam Polly Adler. This program took place at the American Library Association's 2022 conference in Washington, D.C. 12:00 PM ESTApprox. 2 hr.LIVE In Depth Lance MorrowAuthor, essayist and journalist Lance Morrow joins Book TV to talk and take calls about American ... Author, essayist and journalist Lance Morrow joins Book TV to talk and take calls about American culture, politics, and history. Mr. Morrow's many books include "The Chief" and the forthcoming "The Noise of Typewriters: Remembering Journalism." 2:00 PM ESTApprox. 2 hr.In Depth Lance MorrowAuthor, essayist and journalist Lance Morrow joined Book TV to talk and take calls about American ... Author, essayist and journalist Lance Morrow joined Book TV to talk and take calls about American culture, politics, and history. Mr. Morrow's many books include "The Chief" and the forthcoming "The Noise of Typewriters: Remembering Journalism."
4:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Jonathan Freedland, "The Escape Artist"Author and Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland detailed the life of Rudolf Vrba, who spent two ... Author and Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland detailed the life of Rudolf Vrba, who spent two years at Auschwitz and became the first Jew to break out of the concentration camp. The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City hosted this event. 5:25 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Steven Koonin, "Unsettled"Steven Koonin, undersecretary for science at the Department of Energy under President Obama, ... Steven Koonin, undersecretary for science at the Department of Energy under President Obama, argued that the science behind climate change is not settled and a misunderstanding of the science is leading to bad policy. This event was part of the 2022 Steamboat Institute Energy Conference held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 6:30 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Eugene Linden, "Fire and Flood"Journalist Eugene Linden explored the last forty years of the climate change conversation, from ... Journalist Eugene Linden explored the last forty years of the climate change conversation, from scientific studies and public opinion to the reaction by corporations and the financial sector. This was a virtual program hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
7:30 PM ESTApprox. 32 min.About Books About Books With PragerU Podcaster Michael KnowlesAuthor and Daily Wire host Michael Knowles discussed his PragerU program and podcast 'The Book ... Author and Daily Wire host Michael Knowles discussed his PragerU program and podcast 'The Book Club' on the books that have shaped Western Civilization. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books. 8:02 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 8 min.Kermit Roosevelt, "The Nation That Never Was"Law Professor Kermit Roosevelt explained how modern America traces its political sentiments to ... Law Professor Kermit Roosevelt explained how modern America traces its political sentiments to Lincoln and the Reconstruction era, rather than the Founding Fathers and the Revolution. The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco hosted this event. 9:10 PM ESTApprox. 50 min.Martin Dugard, "Taking Berlin"Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces ... Bestselling author Martin Dugard talked about the taking of Berlin in April 1945 by Allied Forces toward the end of World War II. Mr. Dugard is also the co-author of several historical fiction books with Bill O'Reilly. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo, California.
10:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.After Words Saket Soni, "The Great Escape"Author and community organizer Saket Soni retold the story of how a group of men from India came ... Author and community organizer Saket Soni retold the story of how a group of men from India came to the U.S. as guest workers and became trapped in forced labor. He was interviewed by Migration Policy Institute senior fellow Muzaffar Chishti. 11:00 PM ESTApprox. 1 hr.Debby Applegate, "Madam - The Biography of Polly Adler"Author Debby Applegate recounted the life of Jazz Age icon and notorious madam Polly Adler. This ... Author Debby Applegate recounted the life of Jazz Age icon and notorious madam Polly Adler. This program took place at the American Library Association's 2022 conference in Washington, D.C.
Monday, February 6
12:00 AM ESTApprox. 2 hr.In Depth Lance MorrowAuthor, essayist and journalist Lance Morrow joined Book TV to talk and take calls about American ... Author, essayist and journalist Lance Morrow joined Book TV to talk and take calls about American culture, politics, and history. Mr. Morrow's many books include "The Chief" and the forthcoming "The Noise of Typewriters: Remembering Journalism." 2:00 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 59 min.In Depth Lance MorrowAuthor, essayist and journalist Lance Morrow joined Book TV to talk and take calls about American ... Author, essayist and journalist Lance Morrow joined Book TV to talk and take calls about American culture, politics, and history. Mr. Morrow's many books include "The Chief" and the forthcoming "The Noise of Typewriters: Remembering Journalism." 3:59 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.Jonathan Freedland, "The Escape Artist"Author and Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland detailed the life of Rudolf Vrba, who spent two ... Author and Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland detailed the life of Rudolf Vrba, who spent two years at Auschwitz and became the first Jew to break out of the concentration camp. The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City hosted this event.
5:24 AM ESTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Steven Koonin, "Unsettled"Steven Koonin, undersecretary for science at the Department of Energy under President Obama, ... Steven Koonin, undersecretary for science at the Department of Energy under President Obama, argued that the science behind climate change is not settled and a misunderstanding of the science is leading to bad policy. This event was part of the 2022 Steamboat Institute Energy Conference held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 6:29 AM ESTApprox. 55 min.Eugene Linden, "Fire and Flood"Journalist Eugene Linden explored the last forty years of the climate change conversation, from ... Journalist Eugene Linden explored the last forty years of the climate change conversation, from scientific studies and public opinion to the reaction by corporations and the financial sector. This was a virtual program hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. 7:24 AM ESTApprox. 36 min.About Books About Books With PragerU Podcaster Michael KnowlesAuthor and Daily Wire host Michael Knowles discussed his PragerU program and podcast 'The Book ... Author and Daily Wire host Michael Knowles discussed his PragerU program and podcast 'The Book Club' on the books that have shaped Western Civilization. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.