Afternoon Viewing: Margaret George
Friday, May 13th, 2011Author magazine talks to the historian and novelist:
Author magazine talks to the historian and novelist:
The trailer for the upcoming documentary, “Hey, Boo: Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird”:
Francine Lacqua interviews the best-selling author as part of Bloomberg Television’s “Eye to Eye” series:
A 2006 interview with the then-poet laureate of San Francisco.
From the SFunscriptedTV description:
One of America’s Greatest Living poets, Jack Hirschman is interviewed by host Art Bruzzone. Hirschman has been both a street poet and university professor. He is warm and engaging, a committed marxist. His recitation of a poem on homelessness in the last few minutes is especially moving.
The official trailer for Veronica Roth’s Young Adult novel:
From the MacmillanUSA description:
Former Sierra Leonean child soldier Ishamel Beah discusses why he wrote his memoir, A Long Way Gone.
A two-part interview with the Canadian fantasy, sci-fi and children’s writer:
The children’s author and illustrator talks about how she began her career:
From the Associated Press description:
A scholar who uncovered extensive Civil War records handwritten by Walt Whitman unveiled his findings Tuesday at the National Archives, saying they can reveal how the famous author’s work as a government clerk influenced his poetry and life.
An entertaining clip from last year, in which Christopher Hitchens and Salman Rushdie have some fun with classic literature titles:
THE GEORGE CARLIN LETTERS: THE PERMANENT COURTSHIP OF SALLY WADE
George Carlin’s longtime love and “spouse without papers,” Sally Wade, celebrates their ten year courtship with a uniquely illustrated memoir titled THE GEORGE CARLIN LETTERS: THE PERMANENT COURTSHIP OF SALLY WADE (Gallery Books/Simon and Schuster- March 8, 2011).
THE GEORGE CARLIN LETTERS: THE PERMANENT COURTSHIP OF SALLY WADE is a collection of never-before-seen writings and artwork by the late great comedian (representing at least 1/3 of the text in the book), woven into Wade’s beautifully told chronicle of their life together. The book provides a rare glimpse into the man behind the legend.
George wrote to Sally daily-funny notes, heartfelt cards, postcards and love letters…he even started fights on paper; the title is taken from his very last note, which Sally found propped up on her computer upon returning from the hospital the day he died.
One of the greatest love stories ever told…hilariously, until the release of this book, no one but Sally has ever seen this side of George Carlin. And everyone is guaranteed to fall in love with both of them.
The always entertaining Nancy from Girls in the Stacks chats it up with the bestselling author:
Some interviews are just meant to be, y’know?
(Hat tip to Dan Colman and DoseNation and SamHell)
SportCE talks to the acclaimed suspense novelist:
A excerpt from a panel moderated by “Bookwork” host Michael Silverblatt, and featuring readings of favorite Wallace passages by writers David Lipsky, Rick Moody, and Joanna Scott:
Visit Lannan Podcasts for the complete video.
The romantic suspense author talks about her techniques and inspiration:
From the BNStudio description:
The beloved author of bestselling novels including Sing You Home answers questions posed by B&N Facebook fans.
The trailer for Leah Clifford’s upcoming YA novel: