Hear the latest word on today's hottest authors with Barnes & Noble's exclusive Meet the Writers Podcast. Listen as your favorite writers discuss their inspirations and influences, their favorite books, and the reasons they write. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts (c)2008 Barnesandnoble.com llc. All Rights Reserved. en-us Fri 27 Apr 2007 11:59:54 -0400 rss@barnesandnoble.com Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Hear the latest word on today's hottest authors with Barnes & Noble's exclusive Meet the Writers Podcast. Listen as your favorite writers discuss their inspirations and influences, their favorite books, and the reasons they write. Hear the latest word on today's hottest authors with Barnes & Noble's exclusive Meet the Writers Podcast. Listen as your favorite writers discuss their inspirations and influences, their favorite books, and the reasons they write. Barnes & Noble Studio Barnes & Noble rss@barnesandnoble.com barnes,noble,books,authors,writers,bn,bn.com,barneandnoble no no Janice Y. K. Lee talks with Steve Bertrand about writing her debut novel The Piano Teacher, a sweeping tale of love and betrayal set in war-torn Hong Kong. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Janice Y. K. Lee discusses her debut novel, The Piano Teacher Janice Y. K. Lee talks with Steve Bertrand about writing her debut novel The Piano Teacher, a sweeping tale of love and betrayal set in war-torn Hong Kong. 10:04 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,fiction,lee,hong kong,asia,war no no Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Flyboys and Flags of Our Fathers about his latest bestseller, The Imperial Cruise. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with author James Bradley Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Flyboys and Flags of Our Fathers about his latest bestseller, The Imperial Cruise. 13:51 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,bradley,history,war,military no no Steve Bertrand talks with the blogger-turned-author about her new cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Ree Drummond discusses The Pioneer Woman Cooks Steve Bertrand talks with the blogger-turned-author about her new cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl. 10:30 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,drummond,cooking,cookbook,food no no The creator of the popular children's picture book series, Fancy Nancy talks with Steve Bertrand about what has made these books such a success with her young readers. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet the creator of the popular children's series, Fancy Nancy The creator of the popular children's picture book series, Fancy Nancy talks with Steve Bertrand about what has made these books such a success with her young readers. 9:40 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,o'connor,children,fancy,nancy no no The author of the bestselling fantasy and folklore series, Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, talks with Steve Bertrand about the third volume, The Sorceress. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet the author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series The author of the bestselling fantasy and folklore series, Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, talks with Steve Bertrand about the third volume, The Sorceress. 13:37 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,scott,fantasy,teens,young adult,folklore,sorceress no no The author of the popular fantasy series the 13th Reality talks with Steve Bertrand about his highly anticipated new book The Maze Runner. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio James Dashner discusses his highly anticipated book The Maze Runner The author of the popular fantasy series the 13th Reality talks with Steve Bertrand about his highly anticipated new book The Maze Runner. 9:49 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,dashner,fantasy,teens,young adult no no Steve Bertrand talks with the public radio personality and bestselling author about her witty and insightful books that make history accessible to readers. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet public radio personality and author Sarah Vowell Steve Bertrand talks with the public radio personality and bestselling author about her witty and insightful books that make history accessible to readers. 16:47 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,vowell,essays,history no no Diana Gabaldon talks with Steve Bertrand about her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga, including the highly anticipated seventh volume, An Echo in the Bone. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Diana Gabaldon discusses her bestselling Outlander saga Diana Gabaldon talks with Steve Bertrand about her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga, including the highly anticipated seventh volume, An Echo in the Bone. 9:12 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,gabaldon,outlander,fantasy,historical fiction no no Steve Bertrand talks with Sara Paretsky about her popular series featuring Chicago female detective V.I. Warshawski, including the latest book Hardball. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Sara Paretsky talks about her popular V.I. Warshawski series Steve Bertrand talks with Sara Paretsky about her popular series featuring Chicago female detective V.I. Warshawski, including the latest book Hardball. 12:48 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,paretsky,crime,mystery,warshawski,hardball no no The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest page-turner, Jericho's Fall, a fast-moving, full-throttle thriller set amidst the shadowy world of spies. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Steve Bertrand talks with bestselling author Stephen L. Carter The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest page-turner, Jericho's Fall, a fast-moving, full-throttle thriller set amidst the shadowy world of spies. 12:46 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,carter,fiction,thriller,spy no no Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author about her novel Good Things I Wish You, the story of two unlikely romances -- one historical and the other modern-day. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Steve Bertrand talks with acclaimed author A. Manette Ansay Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author about her novel Good Things I Wish You, the story of two unlikely romances -- one historical and the other modern-day. 9:49 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,ansay,fiction,historical no no Steve Bertrand talks with Kathryn Stockett about her novel The Help, a moving story of three unforgettable women finding their voices amidst the racial tensions of the early 1960s. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Kathryn Stockett talks about her debut novel The Help Steve Bertrand talks with Kathryn Stockett about her novel The Help, a moving story of three unforgettable women finding their voices amidst the racial tensions of the early 1960s. 10:31 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,stockett,the help,fiction,mississippi no no Award-winning and national-bestselling writer C.J. Box talks to Steve Bertrand about his return to the Joe Pickett series with Below Zero. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio C.J. Box talks about his return to the Joe Pickett series Award-winning and national-bestselling writer C.J. Box talks to Steve Bertrand about his return to the Joe Pickett series with Below Zero. 12:09 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,box,fiction,crime,thriller,pickett no no The prolific author of The Story Sisters talks with Steve Bertrand about her fantastical, often dreamy novels that captivate her fans. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Alice Hoffman discusses her fantastical & dreamy novels The prolific author of The Story Sisters talks with Steve Bertrand about her fantastical, often dreamy novels that captivate her fans. 9:46 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,hoffman,fiction,fantasy no no The author of Go Like Hell talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of a thrilling time in competitive racing. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 8 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A.J. Baime on his fascinating book Go Like Hell The author of Go Like Hell talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of a thrilling time in competitive racing. 11:10 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,baime,business,cars no no The co-author of The Last Lecture talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of long-term female friendships, The Girls from Ames. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet journalist and author Jeffrey Zaslow The co-author of The Last Lecture talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of long-term female friendships, The Girls from Ames. 12:09 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,zaslow,biography no no Author Tamora Pierce talks with Steve Bertrand about penning fantasy novels for young adults, including the Beka Cooper Series. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Steve Bertrand chats with fantasy author Tamora Pierce Author Tamora Pierce talks with Steve Bertrand about penning fantasy novels for young adults, including the Beka Cooper Series. 12:24 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,tamora,pierce,fantasy,teens no no The besteslling author talks with Steve Bertrand about the latest installment in his fantastical Dresden Files series. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet the author of the bestselling Dresden Files series The besteslling author talks with Steve Bertrand about the latest installment in his fantastical Dresden Files series. 11:45 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,butcher,fantasy,dresden,fiction no no Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author of Veronica about her luminous new collection of stories, Don't Cry. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet acclaimed author Mary Gaitskill Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author of Veronica about her luminous new collection of stories, Don't Cry. 10:30 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,gaitskill,fiction no no Steve Bertrand talks with the beloved creator of the wildly popular "mommy blog" dooce.com about her touching, irreverent memoir, It Sucked and Then I Cried. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Steve Bertrand talks with Heather Armstrong, creator of dooce.com Steve Bertrand talks with the beloved creator of the wildly popular "mommy blog" dooce.com about her touching, irreverent memoir, It Sucked and Then I Cried. 10:35 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,armstrong,memoir,children,mothers,pregnancy no no Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Shannon about his acclaimed books that celebrate Ireland's heritage. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Frank Delaney on his acclaimed books that celebrate Ireland's heritage Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Shannon about his acclaimed books that celebrate Ireland's heritage. 11:56 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,delaney,shannon,ireland,fiction no no Steve Bertrand talks with author Xinran about her fascinating and multi-faceted portrait of modern China, China Witness. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Steve Bertrand talks with author Xinran Steve Bertrand talks with author Xinran about her fascinating and multi-faceted portrait of modern China, China Witness. 10:38 www.bn.com/studio writers,bertrand,xinran,china,asia,history no no The historian and scholar discusses her epic work The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, the story of an American slave family and their close blood ties to Thomas Jefferson. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Annette Gordon-Reed discusses her book The Hemingses of Monticello The historian and scholar discusses her epic work The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, the story of an American slave family and their close blood ties to Thomas Jefferson. 10:52 www.bn.com/studio writers,gordon-reed,jefferson,hemingses,monticello no no The bestselling author, who writes for both adults and children, reveals receiving letters from his young fans is the most rewarding thing that has happened to him in his writing career. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Carl Hiaasen discusses writing for both adults and children The bestselling author, who writes for both adults and children, reveals receiving letters from his young fans is the most rewarding thing that has happened to him in his writing career. 13:47 www.bn.com/studio writers,hiaasen,fiction,childrens,mystery no no The former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian talks with Steve Bertrand about his unique portrait of our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio George S. McGovern discusses his unique portrait of Abraham Lincoln The former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian talks with Steve Bertrand about his unique portrait of our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln. 17:52 www.bn.com/studio writers,mcgovern,lincoln,politics,government,history,presidents no no The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about her writing process and her popular mystery franchises. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet bestselling author J.A. Jance The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about her writing process and her popular mystery franchises. 12:16 www.bn.com/studio writers,jance,mystery,crime,fiction no no The Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War expert talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling book, Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War expert James M. McPherson The Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War expert talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling book, Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief. 16:25 www.bn.com/studio writers,mcpherson,history,politics,civil war,lincoln no no The author of On the Night You Were Born and It's Time to Sleep, My Love talks with Steve Bertrand about her beloved children's books. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Nancy Tillman discusses her beloved children's books The author of On the Night You Were Born and It's Time to Sleep, My Love talks with Steve Bertrand about her beloved children's books. 09:48 www.bn.com/studio writers,tillman,childrens,illustrator no no The Harvard professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating new book, Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Harvard professor and author John Stauffer The Harvard professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating new book, Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. 13:55 www.bn.com/studio writers,stauffer,harvard,history,government,douglass,lincoln no no American Idol judge and music industry veteran Randy Jackson talks about his lifestyle book Body With Soul, an inspiring wellness plan for taking control of your health. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio American Idol judge Randy Jackson discusses his book Body With Soul American Idol judge and music industry veteran Randy Jackson talks about his lifestyle book Body With Soul, an inspiring wellness plan for taking control of your health. 12:45 www.bn.com/studio writers,randy jackson,american idol,diet,health no no Mary Engelbreit talks with Steve Bertrand about her successful career as an artist and illustrator and reveals she's been drawing her beloved character Ann Estelle since she was a child. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A chat with artist and illustrator Mary Engelbreit Mary Engelbreit talks with Steve Bertrand about her successful career as an artist and illustrator and reveals she's been drawing her beloved character Ann Estelle since she was a child. 11:17 www.bn.com/studio writers,engelbreit,children,illustrations no no Steve Bertrand talks with the much celebrated celebrity photographer about her iconic images, including the ones in her new book, Annie Leibovitz at Work. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz Steve Bertrand talks with the much celebrated celebrity photographer about her iconic images, including the ones in her new book, Annie Leibovitz at Work. 14:35 www.bn.com/studio writers,annie leibovitz,photography no no The man blessed twice (so far) by Oprah's Book Club for his stirring and profound novels talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest sweeping family saga. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Oprah Book Club favorite Wally Lamb The man blessed twice (so far) by Oprah's Book Club for his stirring and profound novels talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest sweeping family saga. 13:04 www.bn.com/studio writers,wally,lamb,fiction,novels no no The author of the wildly popular Gallagher Girls series talks with Steve Bertrand about writing for Teens. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Ally Carter discusses the popular Gallagher Girls series The author of the wildly popular Gallagher Girls series talks with Steve Bertrand about writing for Teens. 10:18 www.bn.com/studio writers,ally carter,gallagher girls,teen,fiction no no The New York Times correspondent discusses The Forever War - his searing chronicle of the greatest conflict of our time. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Dexter Filkins discusses The Forever War The New York Times correspondent discusses The Forever War - his searing chronicle of the greatest conflict of our time. 14:14 www.bn.com/studio writers,dexter filkins,politics,history,government no no The Editor in Chief of Bon Appétit magazine talks to Steve Bertrand about her latest cookbook and esteemed career in the culinary world. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Barbara Fairchild, Editor in Chief of Bon Appétit magazine The Editor in Chief of Bon Appétit magazine talks to Steve Bertrand about her latest cookbook and esteemed career in the culinary world. 13:05 www.bn.com/studio writers,barbara fairchild,cooking,cookbook no no The Washington Post staff writer talks with Steve Bertrand about her intimate portrait of the woman Barack Obama calls "The Boss" - his wife, Michelle. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Liza Mundy discusses her intimate portrait of Michelle Obama The Washington Post staff writer talks with Steve Bertrand about her intimate portrait of the woman Barack Obama calls "The Boss" - his wife, Michelle. 13:44 www.bn.com/studio writers,liza mundy,biography,politics,michelle obama no no The Daily Show's "Resident Expert" and the "PC" in the iconic Mac ads talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, More Information Than You Require. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio John Hodgman on his latest book, More Information Than You Require The Daily Show's "Resident Expert" and the "PC" in the iconic Mac ads talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, More Information Than You Require. 14:47 www.bn.com/studio writers,john hodgman,humor,comedy,reference no no Alice Schroeder talks about writing her biography The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, the subject of which is a man she refers to as being "veiled in mystery." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Alice Schroeder discusses Warren Buffett & writing his biography Alice Schroeder talks about writing her biography The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, the subject of which is a man she refers to as being "veiled in mystery." 14:20 www.bn.com/studio writers,alice schroeder,warren buffett,biography no no The essayist and public radio favorite talks with Steve Bertrand about her witty take on America's Puritan roots, The Wordy Shipmates. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet essayist and NPR regular Sarah Vowell The essayist and public radio favorite talks with Steve Bertrand about her witty take on America's Puritan roots, The Wordy Shipmates. 15:21 www.bn.com/studio writers,sarah vowell,essays,history,fiction no no The actress talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir Here's the Story, the shocking and inspirational true story from the star of America's favorite television family sitcom. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Maureen McCormick talks about her memoir Here's the Story The actress talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir Here's the Story, the shocking and inspirational true story from the star of America's favorite television family sitcom. 13:39 www.bn.com/studio writers,maureen mccormick,memoir,television,brady bunch no no The celebrity chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new book, Rocco Gets Real - designed to teach, inspire, and encourage home cooks through every step in the kitchen. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The celebrity chef talks about his new book, Rocco Gets Real The celebrity chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new book, Rocco Gets Real - designed to teach, inspire, and encourage home cooks through every step in the kitchen. 9:47 www.bn.com/studio writers,rocco dispirito,chef,cooking,cookbooks,food no no The celebrated French chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new cookbook full of fabulous, faster-than-ever food. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet celebrated French chef Jacques Pepin The celebrated French chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new cookbook full of fabulous, faster-than-ever food. 14:19 www.bn.com/studio writers,pepin,chef,french,cooking,cookbooks,food no no The outspoken author talks with Steve Bertrand about her latest book, Give Me Liberty, about the changes that can take place when citizens work the system the way our founders intended. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Author Naomi Wolf discusses her book Give Me Liberty The outspoken author talks with Steve Bertrand about her latest book, Give Me Liberty, about the changes that can take place when citizens work the system the way our founders intended. 15:15 www.bn.com/studio writers,naomi wolf,politics,government no no Steve Bertrand talks with writer and director Paul Feig (Freaks and Geeks) about his quirky new book for a younger audience, Ignatious McFarland, Frequenaut!. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet writer, director and author Paul Feig Steve Bertrand talks with writer and director Paul Feig (Freaks and Geeks) about his quirky new book for a younger audience, Ignatious McFarland, Frequenaut!. 13:02 www.bn.com/studio writers,paul feig,childrens,fiction no no The award-winning journalist talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling "what if" look at our planet without the pressure of the human presence, The World Without Us. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet award-winning journalist and author Alan Weisman The award-winning journalist talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling "what if" look at our planet without the pressure of the human presence, The World Without Us. 14:11 www.bn.com/studio writers,alan weisman,science no no The author and University of Florida journalism professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his insightful portrait of Gonzo journalist and friend Hunter S. Thompson. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio William McKeen on his portrait of journalist Hunter S. Thompson The author and University of Florida journalism professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his insightful portrait of Gonzo journalist and friend Hunter S. Thompson. 9:58 www.bn.com/studio writers,william mckeen no no The former Wonder Years actress and math genius talks with Steve Bertrand about her groundbreaking guides to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and teachers. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet actress and mathematician Danica McKellar The former Wonder Years actress and math genius talks with Steve Bertrand about her groundbreaking guides to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and teachers. 10:22 www.bn.com/studio writers,danica mckellar,math,children,school no no The award-winning science fiction and fantasy author discusses his popular alternate-history novels, including The Man with the Iron Heart. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 1 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Harry Turtledove discusses his popular alternate-history novels The award-winning science fiction and fantasy author discusses his popular alternate-history novels, including The Man with the Iron Heart. 10:29 www.bn.com/studio writers,turtledove,science fiction,fantasy,novels,fiction no no Mary Alice Monroe joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to discuss her novels that sweep readers away to seductive southern landscapes. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet southern writer Mary Alice Monroe Mary Alice Monroe joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to discuss her novels that sweep readers away to seductive southern landscapes. 11:02 www.bn.com/studio writers,mary alice monroe,fiction,novels,south,low country no no Chinese-American journalist Jen Lin-Liu talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir/cookbook that chronicles her adventures living and working in Shanghai and Beijing with wit and flavor. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Chinese-American journalist Jen Lin-Liu Chinese-American journalist Jen Lin-Liu talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir/cookbook that chronicles her adventures living and working in Shanghai and Beijing with wit and flavor. 12:05 www.bn.com/studio writers,lin-liu,china,shanghai,beijing,cookbook,memoir no no The comedian and basic cable superstar talks with Steve Bertrand about the astonishing intellect evident in his debut collection of comic essays, My Custom Van. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Comedian Michael Ian Black on his collection of essays, My Custom Van The comedian and basic cable superstar talks with Steve Bertrand about the astonishing intellect evident in his debut collection of comic essays, My Custom Van. 13:34 www.bn.com/studio writers,michael ian black,comedian,humor,essays no no The Irish author (and former teacher) talks with Steve Bertrand about his series of high-tech fairy tales starring the intrepid young "criminal mastermind" Artemis Fowl. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Eoin Colfer, creator of the Artemis Fowl Series The Irish author (and former teacher) talks with Steve Bertrand about his series of high-tech fairy tales starring the intrepid young "criminal mastermind" Artemis Fowl. 13:41 www.bn.com/studio writers,eoin colfer,artemis fowl,childrens,teens,fantasy no no The renowned Miami cardiologist talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book that helps readers to utilize his breakthrough South Beach Diet plan for the best possible results. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Dr. Arthur Agatston, creator of The South Beach Diet The renowned Miami cardiologist talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book that helps readers to utilize his breakthrough South Beach Diet plan for the best possible results. 13:05 www.bn.com/studio writers,agatston,south beach,diet,health no no The author of the offbeat memoir, I Am Not Myself These Days, talks with Steve Bertrand about his debut novel, Candy Everybody Wants. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Josh Kilmer-Purcell discusses his debut novel Candy Everybody Wants The author of the offbeat memoir, I Am Not Myself These Days, talks with Steve Bertrand about his debut novel, Candy Everybody Wants. 11:50 www.bn.com/studio writers,kilmer-purcell.memoir,fiction no no The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, The Man Who Loved China - the story of the Cambridge scientist who unlocked the secrets of this mysterious Country. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Simon Winchester talks about his book The Man Who Loved China The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, The Man Who Loved China - the story of the Cambridge scientist who unlocked the secrets of this mysterious Country. 15:28 www.bn.com/studio writers,simon winchester,china,biography no no The author with America's "best beach body" (InTouch magazine) talks with Steve Bertrand about the regime outlined in his book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Mario Lopez discusses his book Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness The author with America's "best beach body" (InTouch magazine) talks with Steve Bertrand about the regime outlined in his book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness. 11:25 www.bn.com/studio writers,mario lopez,fitness,exercise,bodybuilding no no The congresswoman talks with Steve Bertrand about Sex, Science, and Stem Cells - her critique of those who politicize the areas of science and sex. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with congresswoman Diana DeGette The congresswoman talks with Steve Bertrand about Sex, Science, and Stem Cells - her critique of those who politicize the areas of science and sex. 11:38 www.bn.com/studio degette,politics,government,science no no The renowned political commentator joins Steve Bertrand in the Studio to talk about her latest homage to America's influential women, Ladies of Liberty. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet political commentator Cokie Roberts The renowned political commentator joins Steve Bertrand in the Studio to talk about her latest homage to America's influential women, Ladies of Liberty. 14:59 www.bn.com/studio cokie roberts,history,biography,politics no no The bestselling author and co-executive producer of the CBS series, The Ghost Whisperer, talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating book, Ghosts Among Us. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet world-famous medium James Van Praagh The bestselling author and co-executive producer of the CBS series, The Ghost Whisperer, talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating book, Ghosts Among Us. 14:28 www.bn.com/studio van praagh,ghosts,medium,psychic no no The author of The Calder Game talks with Steve Bertrand about the artistic inspirations behind her books for young readers, notably the colorful mobiles of Alexander Calder. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet children's author Blue Balliet The author of The Calder Game talks with Steve Bertrand about the artistic inspirations behind her books for young readers, notably the colorful mobiles of Alexander Calder. 11:20 www.bn.com/studio balliet,childrens,mystery no no The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his critical look at the impact of psychiatric medications on American culture, Comfortably Numb. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Charles Barber on his provocative book, Comfortably Numb The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his critical look at the impact of psychiatric medications on American culture, Comfortably Numb. 12:56 www.bn.com/studio barber,psychiatry no no The Huffington Post editor-in-chief talks to Steve Bertrand with her trademark passion about the issues crucial to this year's election and her book, Right is Wrong. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Huffington Post editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington The Huffington Post editor-in-chief talks to Steve Bertrand with her trademark passion about the issues crucial to this year's election and her book, Right is Wrong. 06:18 www.bn.com/studio huffington,politics,government,journalism no no The blogger-turned-bestselling-author talks with Steve Bertrand about her fabulous new book, filled with all her best recipes, tips and tricks for hungry chicks. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 26 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Lisa Lillien talks about her book, Hungry Girl The blogger-turned-bestselling-author talks with Steve Bertrand about her fabulous new book, filled with all her best recipes, tips and tricks for hungry chicks. 12:03 www.bn.com/studio lillien,hungry-girl,cooking,diet,blogger no no The former newspaper reporter talks about how her prior experiences writing under deadline helps her to avoid writer's block when penning her wildly popular fantasy novels for the Young Adult set. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 19 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet the bestselling author of novels for young readers The former newspaper reporter talks about how her prior experiences writing under deadline helps her to avoid writer's block when penning her wildly popular fantasy novels for the Young Adult set. 10:45 www.bn.com/studio haddix,childrens,fantasy,fiction no no The irrepressible comedienne joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to chat about her latest hilarious collection of essays, Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 12 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Comedienne Chelsea Handler talks about her latest collection of essays The irrepressible comedienne joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to chat about her latest hilarious collection of essays, Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. 13:58 www.bn.com/studio handler,comedienne,humor,essays no no The author of Peace Like a River talks with host Steve Bertrand about how writing a novel can be like "a romance," and discusses his latest poignant work, So Brave, Young and Handsome. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 12 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet author Leif Enger The author of Peace Like a River talks with host Steve Bertrand about how writing a novel can be like "a romance," and discusses his latest poignant work, So Brave, Young and Handsome. 11:19 www.bn.com/studio leif,enger,fiction,novelist no no The beloved former president - and acclaimed author of 25 books - joined Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the one he calls his favorite so far, A Remarkable Mother. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet former president and author Jimmy Carter The beloved former president - and acclaimed author of 25 books - joined Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the one he calls his favorite so far, A Remarkable Mother. 17:32 www.bn.com/studio carter,politics,president,biography no no Noted biographer and journalist Carol Felsenthal discusses her intriguing (and sure-to-be controversial) portrait of the former president, Clinton in Exile. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Carol Felsenthal talks about her book Clinton in Exile Noted biographer and journalist Carol Felsenthal discusses her intriguing (and sure-to-be controversial) portrait of the former president, Clinton in Exile. 15:07 www.bn.com/studio felsenthal,clinton,politics,president,biography no no Hear a fascinating audio interview with Victoria Holmes - "Erin Hunter" is actually the pen name for three British writers who write the animal-centric fantasies for Young Adult readers. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 1 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet the creator of the Warriors Series Hear a fascinating audio interview with Victoria Holmes - "Erin Hunter" is actually the pen name for three British writers who write the animal-centric fantasies for Young Adult readers. 12:49 www.bn.com/studio hunter,warriors,childrens,fantasy,cats no no The Oprah magazine columnist talks about the step-by-step process she uses with her clients - and now shares with readers - to help them navigate the terrain of their best lives. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 1 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Oprah magazine columnist Martha Beck The Oprah magazine columnist talks about the step-by-step process she uses with her clients - and now shares with readers - to help them navigate the terrain of their best lives. 11:34 www.bn.com/studio beck,self-improvement no no The beloved author joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the stories and inspirations behind her popular romantic reads, like Twenty Wishes. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 1 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Debbie Macomber discusses the inspirations behind her popular books The beloved author joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the stories and inspirations behind her popular romantic reads, like Twenty Wishes. 12:26 www.bn.com/studio macomber,romance,fiction,friendship no no The actress and bestselling author chats with Steve Bertrand about her passion for good health and sharing it with others through her passion for writing. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet actress and bestselling author Marilu Henner The actress and bestselling author chats with Steve Bertrand about her passion for good health and sharing it with others through her passion for writing. 13:21 www.bn.com/studio henner,health,self-improvement no no The Poet Laureate for children's poetry - and author of books beloved by kids like My Dog May Be a Genius and Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry - talks about his colorful career. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky talks about his colorful career The Poet Laureate for children's poetry - and author of books beloved by kids like My Dog May Be a Genius and Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry - talks about his colorful career. 13:39 www.bn.com/studio prelutsky,childrens,poetry no no The man behind thrillers like The Dark Tide (and coauthor of several bestsellers with James Patterson) tells the fascinating story behind how he went from corporate exec to author. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet bestselling thrillers author Andrew Gross The man behind thrillers like The Dark Tide (and coauthor of several bestsellers with James Patterson) tells the fascinating story behind how he went from corporate exec to author. 11:36 www.bn.com/studio gross,thrillers,suspense no no John Flanagan talks with Steve Bertrand about his Ranger's Apprentice series, and how he got his writing started as a project to get his reluctant son interested in reading. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet the creator of the Ranger's Apprentice series John Flanagan talks with Steve Bertrand about his Ranger's Apprentice series, and how he got his writing started as a project to get his reluctant son interested in reading. 13:17 www.bn.com/studio flanagan,children,rangers,apprentice,fantasy no no Jenifer Fox talks with Steve Bertrand about her essential book for parents and teachers that explains how children's individual gifts can help them to create success. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Jenifer Fox discusses Your Child's Strengths: Discover Them, Develop Them, Use Them Jenifer Fox talks with Steve Bertrand about her essential book for parents and teachers that explains how children's individual gifts can help them to create success. 12:02 www.bn.com/studio fox,children,family,parents no no The author of The Jane Austen Book Club and Wit's End explains why she's first a reader, then a writer. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club and Wit's End The author of The Jane Austen Book Club and Wit's End explains why she's first a reader, then a writer. 13:05 www.bn.com/studio fowler,fiction no no Jim Butcher, creator of the popular "Dresden Files" series, talks about his early writings, characters, and a new comic book - er, "graphic novel," he corrects himself - project. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Jim Butcher, creator of the "Dresden Files" series Jim Butcher, creator of the popular "Dresden Files" series, talks about his early writings, characters, and a new comic book - er, "graphic novel," he corrects himself - project. 10:58 www.bn.com/studio butcher,dresden,fantasy,supernatural,detective no no In a fascinating interview, the author of The Translator talks with host Steve Bertrand about his belief that his life's mission is to spread the story of Darfur. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Daoud Hari shares his remarkable story of risking his own life to fight injustice In a fascinating interview, the author of The Translator talks with host Steve Bertrand about his belief that his life's mission is to spread the story of Darfur. 16:18 www.bn.com/studio daoud,hari,darfur,translator,memoir,biography no no Gary Moore on Playing With the Enemy -- the book that tells the intriguing story of his father’s life in and out of baseball under the shadow of WWII. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Gary Moore on his father’s life in and out of baseball during World War II Gary Moore on Playing With the Enemy -- the book that tells the intriguing story of his father’s life in and out of baseball under the shadow of WWII. 10:17 www.bn.com/studio moore,baseball,military,biography no no Jhumpa Lahiri talks with host Steve Bertrand about her acclaimed short story collection, Unaccustomed Earth, and learning a little more with each new book. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri Jhumpa Lahiri talks with host Steve Bertrand about her acclaimed short story collection, Unaccustomed Earth, and learning a little more with each new book. 17:32 www.bn.com/studio jhumpa,lahiri,india,fiction no no David Almond started out as a writer for adults, but when a certain story grabbed him – it would become the novel Skellig -- “I found out I was a children’s writer,” he recalls. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Author David Almond talks about his switch to writing for children David Almond started out as a writer for adults, but when a certain story grabbed him – it would become the novel Skellig -- “I found out I was a children’s writer,” he recalls. 12:17 www.bn.com/studio almond,children,fiction no no Fred Krupp talks about his book, Earth: The Sequel, and why he’s optimistic about the planet’s future. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet Fred Krupp, President of the Environmental Defense Fund Fred Krupp talks about his book, Earth: The Sequel, and why he’s optimistic about the planet’s future. 12:18 www.bn.com/studio fred,krupp,earth,environment,science no no Neil Strauss shares secrets from his bestselling books that teach readers how to be players in what he calls The Game. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with world-renowned "pickup artist" Neil Strauss Neil Strauss shares secrets from his bestselling books that teach readers how to be players in what he calls The Game. 11:23 www.bn.com/studio neil,strauss,relationships,dating no no Jeffrey Archer joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about his fascinating -- and headline-grabbing -- path toward becoming an "accidental novelist." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet politician-turned-author Jeffrey Archer Jeffrey Archer joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about his fascinating -- and headline-grabbing -- path toward becoming an "accidental novelist." 13:23 www.bn.com/studio jeffrey,archer,fiction,thrillers,crime,espionage no no David Sheff and son Nic come together in the studio to discuss the experiences and inspirations behind their respective books about Nic's meth addiction, Beautiful Boy and Tweak. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A father and son discuss their respective memoirs about the son's meth addiction. David Sheff and son Nic come together in the studio to discuss the experiences and inspirations behind their respective books about Nic's meth addiction, Beautiful Boy and Tweak. 14:43 www.bn.com/studio david,nic,sheff,memoirs,biography,family,children,addiction,teenagers no no The creator of the beloved Aunt Dimity mysteries tells the story behind her success -- including the one about how the first line of the first book popped into her head one night! http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Meet the creator of the Aunt Dimity mysteries. The creator of the beloved Aunt Dimity mysteries tells the story behind her success -- including the one about how the first line of the first book popped into her head one night! 11:06 www.bn.com/studio nancy,atherton,dimity,mysteries,fiction,women,detectives no no The Southern storyteller shares the stories behind the outrageous characters and intricate plots of her bestselling novels like The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Learn about Joshilyn Jackson's outrageous characters. The Southern storyteller shares the stories behind the outrageous characters and intricate plots of her bestselling novels like The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. 14:41 www.bn.com/studio joshilyn,jackson,fiction,southern,women,family,relationships no no The former Press Secretary for President Clinton sits down in the studio to talk about her bold new book, Why Women Should Rule the World. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Dee Dee Myers on Why Women Should Rule the World. The former Press Secretary for President Clinton sits down in the studio to talk about her bold new book, Why Women Should Rule the World. 16:48 www.bn.com/studio deedee,myers,politics,memoir,biography no no Kim Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. "I have certain bands that relate to certain characters," she explains. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Kim Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. "I have certain bands that relate to certain characters," she explains. Kim Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. "I have certain bands that relate to certain characters," she explains. 9:01 www.bn.com/studio kim,harrison,paranormal,romance,fantasy,rachel,morgan,supernatural,witches,sorcerers no no Journalist, professor and author Samantha Power won a Pulitzer Prize for her riveting book A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Journalist, professor and author Samantha Power won a Pulitzer Prize for her riveting book A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide. Journalist, professor and author Samantha Power won a Pulitzer Prize for her riveting book A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide. 16:27 www.bn.com/studio samantha,power,pulitzer,journalism,politics,history,activist no no In our interview, Dean Ornish talks about some of the principles outlined in his book, The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Dean Ornish talks about some of the principles outlined in his book, The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health. In our interview, Dean Ornish talks about some of the principles outlined in his book, The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health. 11:44 www.bn.com/studio dean,ornish,diet,nutrition,food,health no no In our interview, John Gray talks about the origin of, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, and his latest book, Why Mars and Venus Collide. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, John Gray talks about the origin of, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, and his latest book, Why Mars and Venus Collide. In our interview, John Gray talks about the origin of, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, and his latest book, Why Mars and Venus Collide. 13:30 www.bn.com/studio john,gray,mars,venus,relationships,self-improvement,psychology no no In our interview, Indian-born author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells us that after her grandfather’s death, she learned that “writing… helps us remember things that we thought we'd forgotten." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Indian-born author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells us that after her grandfather’s death, she learned that “writing… helps us remember things that we thought we'd forgotten." In our interview, Indian-born author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells us that after her grandfather’s death, she learned that “writing… helps us remember things that we thought we'd forgotten." 12:11 www.bn.com/studio chitra,banerjee,divakaruni,Indian,fiction,literature,women no no In our interview, Food Network host Ellie Krieger talks about her book, The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life and provides some helpful tips. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Food Network host Ellie Krieger talks about her book, The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life and provides some helpful tips. In our interview, Food Network host Ellie Krieger talks about her book, The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life and provides some helpful tips. 11:45 www.bn.com/studio ellie,krieger,cooking,diet,health,food,nutrition no no In our interview, fashion correspondent Steven Cojocaru discusses his memoir, Glamour, Interrupted, his inspiring story of his battle with polycystic kidney disease. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, fashion correspondent Steven Cojocaru discusses his memoir, Glamour, Interrupted, his inspiring story of his battle with polycystic kidney disease. In our interview, fashion correspondent Steven Cojocaru discusses his memoir, Glamour, Interrupted, his inspiring story of his battle with polycystic kidney disease. 14:15 www.bn.com/studio steven,cojocaru,memoir,fashion,hollywood,biography,celebrities no no Acclaimed young adult author Libba Bray reveals how music, experience, and inspiration color her novels, including The Sweet Far Thing. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Acclaimed young adult author Libba Bray reveals how music, experience, and inspiration color her novels, including The Sweet Far Thing. Acclaimed young adult author Libba Bray reveals how music, experience, and inspiration color her novels, including The Sweet Far Thing. 11:11 www.bn.com/studio libba,bray,teen,fiction,fantasy,magic,historical no no In our revealing audio interview, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich discusses his fascinating new book, Real Change: From the World that Fails to the World that Works. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our revealing audio interview, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich discusses his fascinating new book, Real Change: From the World that Fails to the World that Works. In our revealing audio interview, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich discusses his fascinating new book, Real Change: From the World that Fails to the World that Works. 15:39 www.bn.com/studio newt,gingrich,politics,government,history no no In our interview, Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely reflects on the writing process. “Writing is not just the technical act of your fingers on the keyboard. Writing is living.” http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely reflects on the writing process. “Writing is not just the technical act of your fingers on the keyboard. Writing is living.” In our interview, Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely reflects on the writing process. “Writing is not just the technical act of your fingers on the keyboard. Writing is living.” 10:52 www.bn.com/studio melissa,marr,fantasy,romance,teen,fiction,faeries no no In our interview, Gary Paulsen, author of the Brian's Saga Series, discusses why he will not write for adults anymore. “Young people are still open to new ideas. And I write the best I can for them.” http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Gary Paulsen, author of the Brian's Saga Series, discusses why he will not write for adults anymore. “Young people are still open to new ideas. And I write the best I can for them.” In our interview, Gary Paulsen, author of the Brian's Saga Series, discusses why he will not write for adults anymore. “Young people are still open to new ideas. And I write the best I can for them.” 11:15 www.bn.com/studio gary,paulsen,fiction,children,teens,literature,brianssaga no no In our interview, Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story, reflects on how she tends to see the world through the lens of the book she’s writing at the time. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story, reflects on how she tends to see the world through the lens of the book she’s writing at the time. In our interview, Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story, reflects on how she tends to see the world through the lens of the book she’s writing at the time. 9:56 www.bn.com/studio diane,ackerman,jewish,science,nonfiction no no In our interview, Tommy Lasorda, author of I Live for This!: Baseball's Last True Believer, discusses why he is, in fact, the last true believer in baseball. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Tommy Lasorda, author of I Live for This!: Baseball's Last True Believer, discusses why he is, in fact, the last true believer in baseball. In our interview, Tommy Lasorda, author of I Live for This!: Baseball's Last True Believer, discusses why he is, in fact, the last true believer in baseball. 14:31 www.bn.com/studio tommy,lasorda,baseball,biography,dodgers,sports no no In our interview, novelist Sue Miller -- well known for her poignant family dramas -- talks about her observation that every parent fails her children at some point. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, novelist Sue Miller -- well known for her poignant family dramas -- talks about her observation that every parent fails her children at some point. In our interview, novelist Sue Miller -- well known for her poignant family dramas -- talks about her observation that every parent fails her children at some point. 10:38 www.bn.com/studio sue,miller,fiction,women,relationships,mothers,family no no In our interview, Madeleine Albright, author of Memo to the President Elect, reveals that while she's had quite a serious career, "I think people are very surprised that I actually have a sense of humor!" http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Madeleine Albright, author of Memo to the President Elect, reveals that while she's had quite a serious career, "I think people are very surprised that I actually have a sense of humor!" In our interview, Madeleine Albright, author of Memo to the President Elect, reveals that while she's had quite a serious career, "I think people are very surprised that I actually have a sense of humor!" 9:44 www.bn.com/studio madeleine,albright,politics,government,president,election,history no no In our interview Shalom Auslander talks about how he dabbled with nonfiction with his memoir, Foreskin's Lament after promoting his short story collection, Beware of God. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview Shalom Auslander talks about how he dabbled with nonfiction with his memoir, Foreskin's Lament after promoting his short story collection, Beware of God. In our interview Shalom Auslander talks about how he dabbled with nonfiction with his memoir, Foreskin's Lament after promoting his short story collection, Beware of God. 11:47 www.bn.com/studio shalom,auslander,biography,judaism,culture no no In our interview, the author of Three Cups of Tea talks about campaigns to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Wed, 2 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Three Cups of Tea talks about campaigns to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia. In our interview, the author of Three Cups of Tea talks about campaigns to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia. 14:49 www.bn.com/studio greg,mortenson,asia,pakistan,history,society,culture no no Despite his popularity as a TV host, Bobby Flay reveals most of his time is spent in his restaurants. “To me the most important thing is the restaurants and that’s where I’m the happiest.” http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Despite his popularity as a TV host, Bobby Flay reveals most of his time is spent in his restaurants. “To me the most important thing is the restaurants and that’s where I’m the happiest.” Despite his popularity as a TV host, Bobby Flay reveals most of his time is spent in his restaurants. “To me the most important thing is the restaurants and that’s where I’m the happiest.” 12:23 www.bn.com/studio bobby,flay,cooking,food,mesa,grill,southwest no no In our interview, Alice Waters reveals why she chose the title, The Art of Simple Food for her latest book. “I wanted to use that word “art” because it means that it’s connected to culture.” http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Alice Waters reveals why she chose the title, The Art of Simple Food for her latest book. “I wanted to use that word “art” because it means that it’s connected to culture.” In our interview, Alice Waters reveals why she chose the title, The Art of Simple Food for her latest book. “I wanted to use that word “art” because it means that it’s connected to culture.” 12:19 www.bn.com/studio alice,waters,cooking,food no no In our interview, the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of children's books including Jumanji and The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg discusses what inspires his fantastical work. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of children's books including Jumanji and The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg discusses what inspires his fantastical work. In our interview, the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of children's books including Jumanji and The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg discusses what inspires his fantastical work. 9:13 www.bn.com/studio chris,van,allsburg,polar,express,christmas,childrens,holidays,jumanji no no In our interview, David Sedaris talks about his foibles, inspirations, and the funny story behind the title of his book, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, David Sedaris talks about his foibles, inspirations, and the funny story behind the title of his book, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. In our interview, David Sedaris talks about his foibles, inspirations, and the funny story behind the title of his book, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. 14:34 www.bn.com/studio david,sedaris,humor,essays,satire no no In our interview, famed baby photographer Anne Geddes talks about how she found her calling and began her career in portrait photography. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, famed baby photographer Anne Geddes talks about how she found her calling and began her career in portrait photography. In our interview, famed baby photographer Anne Geddes talks about how she found her calling and began her career in portrait photography. 12:58 www.bn.com/studio anne,geddes,babies,photography,family,infants,pictures no no In our interview, Steve Berry explains that there are two key elements to a bestselling work of historical fiction. "If you get the 'ooh' factor and you find the good 'so what?' you've got a good story. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Steve Berry explains that there are two key elements to a bestselling work of historical fiction. "If you get the 'ooh' factor and you find the good 'so what?' you've got a good story. In our interview, Steve Berry explains that there are two key elements to a bestselling work of historical fiction. "If you get the 'ooh' factor and you find the good 'so what?' you've got a good story. 10:20 www.bn.com/studio steve,berry,historical,fiction,thriller,religion,catholicism no no In our interview, bestselling thriller writer Sue Grafton talks about her inspirations, influences, and the secret to coming up with the plots of her popular Kinsey Millhone adventures. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, bestselling thriller writer Sue Grafton talks about her inspirations, influences, and the secret to coming up with the plots of her popular Kinsey Millhone adventures. In our interview, bestselling thriller writer Sue Grafton talks about her inspirations, influences, and the secret to coming up with the plots of her popular Kinsey Millhone adventures. 8:56 www.bn.com/studio sue,grafton,fiction,detective,kinsey,millhone,mystery,series no no Robert Harris was an esteemed British journalist before the publication of his first novel offered him a promising career change: to full-time fiction writer. Listen as Harris discusses the success of his first novel. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Robert Harris was an esteemed British journalist before the publication of his first novel offered him a promising career change: to full-time fiction writer. Listen as Harris discusses the success of his first novel. Robert Harris was an esteemed British journalist before the publication of his first novel offered him a promising career change: to full-time fiction writer. Listen as Harris discusses the success of his first novel. 13:42 www.bn.com/studio robert,harris,fiction,politics,thriller,british,pompeii,imperium,fatherland no no In our interview, Yann Martel discusses why he does not feel pressure from the huge success of Life of Pi. “It’s been a whirlwind and a delight. Whatever pressure is very external," he explains. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Yann Martel discusses why he does not feel pressure from the huge success of Life of Pi. “It’s been a whirlwind and a delight. Whatever pressure is very external," he explains. In our interview, Yann Martel discusses why he does not feel pressure from the huge success of Life of Pi. “It’s been a whirlwind and a delight. Whatever pressure is very external," he explains. 12:07 www.bn.com/studio yann,martel,pi,fiction,animals,teenager no no In our interview, Matthew Kelly talks about why he chose to write The Dream Manager as a parable. “I use the story to show how important dreams are to our lives,” he explains. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Matthew Kelly talks about why he chose to write The Dream Manager as a parable. “I use the story to show how important dreams are to our lives,” he explains. In our interview, Matthew Kelly talks about why he chose to write The Dream Manager as a parable. “I use the story to show how important dreams are to our lives,” he explains. 12:21 www.bn.com/studio matthew,kelly,dream,manager,business,management no no In our interview, America's favorite gardener P. Allen Smith discusses his inspirations and techniques for creating the lavish and lively floral creations he’s known for. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, America's favorite gardener P. Allen Smith discusses his inspirations and techniques for creating the lavish and lively floral creations he’s known for. In our interview, America's favorite gardener P. Allen Smith discusses his inspirations and techniques for creating the lavish and lively floral creations he’s known for. 12:42 www.bn.com/studio gardening,crafts,hobbies,homes no no In the midst of celebrating the Silver Anniversary Edition of The Silver Palate Cookbook, its beloved creators Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins gave us the dish on this cooking guide beloved the world over. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In the midst of celebrating the Silver Anniversary Edition of The Silver Palate Cookbook, its beloved creators Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins gave us the dish on this cooking guide beloved the world over. In the midst of celebrating the Silver Anniversary Edition of The Silver Palate Cookbook, its beloved creators Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins gave us the dish on this cooking guide beloved the world over. 12:01 www.bn.com/studio julee,rosso,sheila,lukins,silver,palate,cooking,cookbook,cuisine no no Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have been making music with The Rock Bottom Remainders for years; now, they’re teaming up on the page with their Peter Pan “prequels” for the younger set. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have been making music with The Rock Bottom Remainders for years; now, they’re teaming up on the page with their Peter Pan “prequels” for the younger set. Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have been making music with The Rock Bottom Remainders for years; now, they’re teaming up on the page with their Peter Pan “prequels” for the younger set. 14:16 www.bn.com/studio dave,barry,ridley,pearson,starcatchers,peter,pan no no When we asked prolific bestselling writer Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of the Dark-Hunter Series, how many books she's written, she admits she hasn't a clue. "I don't know!" she laughs. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio When we asked prolific bestselling writer Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of the Dark-Hunter Series, how many books she's written, she admits she hasn't a clue. "I don't know!" she laughs. When we asked prolific bestselling writer Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of the Dark-Hunter Series, how many books she's written, she admits she hasn't a clue. "I don't know!" she laughs. 11:50 www.bn.com/studio sherrilyn,kenyon,dark-hunter,paranormal,fiction no no In our interview, Savannah foodie Paula Deen laughingly recounts her answer when asked by fans how to get a cookbook published: "Hell, I don't know! Open up a restaurant, and pray for rain!" http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 9 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Savannah foodie Paula Deen laughingly recounts her answer when asked by fans how to get a cookbook published: "Hell, I don't know! Open up a restaurant, and pray for rain!". In our interview, Savannah foodie Paula Deen laughingly recounts her answer when asked by fans how to get a cookbook published: "Hell, I don't know! Open up a restaurant, and pray for rain!" 9:04 www.bn.com/studio paula,deen,cooking,cookery,southern,cuisine,savannah no no In our interview, A.J. Jacobs talks about the motivations behind his books, The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically and how they transformed his life. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, A.J. Jacobs talks about the motivations behind his books, The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically and how they transformed his life. In our interview, A.J. Jacobs talks about the motivations behind his books, The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically and how they transformed his life. 10:48 www.bn.com/studio jacobs,spiritual,bible,religion,biblical,education no no In our interview, Anthony Bourdain, chef of No Reservations fame, discusses how his career in the kitchen has informed his life as an author: "You learn a lot about human nature when you work in a restaurant." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 2 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Anthony Bourdain, chef of No Reservations fame, discusses how his career in the kitchen has informed his life as an author: "You learn a lot about human nature when you work in a restaurant." In our interview, Anthony Bourdain, chef of No Reservations fame, discusses how his career in the kitchen has informed his life as an author: "You learn a lot about human nature when you work in a restaurant." 10:21 www.bn.com/studio anthony,bourdain,cooking,chef,culinary,travel no no In our interview, the bestselling crime fiction writer discusses her latest chilling novel starring forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, The Book of the Dead. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the bestselling crime fiction writer discusses her latest chilling novel starring forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, The Book of the Dead. In our interview, the bestselling crime fiction writer discusses her latest chilling novel starring forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, The Book of the Dead. 10:00 www.bn.com/studio patricia,cornwell,fiction,crime,thriller,scarpetta,detective no no In our interview, bestselling and prolific author Ken Follett reveals, “I seek input from my editors because, you know, what harm can it do? It can only make the book better.” http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, bestselling and prolific author Ken Follett reveals, “I seek input from my editors because, you know, what harm can it do? It can only make the book better.” In our interview, bestselling and prolific author Ken Follett reveals, “I seek input from my editors because, you know, what harm can it do? It can only make the book better.” 12:36 www.bn.com/studio ken,follett,fiction,thriller,history,europe,medieval no no In our interview Andrew Vachss talks about how his background as a child protection consultant and attorney representing children influences his crime fiction novels, including Terminal. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview Andrew Vachss talks about how his background as a child protection consultant and attorney representing children influences his crime fiction novels, including Terminal. In our interview Andrew Vachss talks about how his background as a child protection consultant and attorney representing children influences his crime fiction novels, including Terminal. 12:50 www.bn.com/studio andrew,vachss,terminal,fiction,crime,burke,detective no no In our interview, Vince Flynn shares how his determination to overcome dyslexia as a student by reading Tom Clancy, Ken Follet, and other masters of the genre helped put him on the path toward becoming a bestselling thriller writer. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Vince Flynn shares how his determination to overcome dyslexia as a student by reading Tom Clancy, Ken Follet, and other masters of the genre helped put him on the path toward becoming a bestselling thriller writer. In our interview, Vince Flynn shares how his determination to overcome dyslexia as a student by reading Tom Clancy, Ken Follet, and other masters of the genre helped put him on the path toward becoming a bestselling thriller writer. 11:28 www.bn.com/studio vince,flynn,thrillers,fiction,political no no The man behind the mega-popular PostSecret phenomenon involving compilations of anonymous confessions expressed via artistic postcards -- talks about being the perhaps the most trusted stranger in America. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The man behind the mega-popular PostSecret phenomenon involving compilations of anonymous confessions expressed via artistic postcards -- talks about being the perhaps the most trusted stranger in America. The man behind the mega-popular PostSecret phenomenon involving compilations of anonymous confessions expressed via artistic postcards -- talks about being the perhaps the most trusted stranger in America. 11:21 www.bn.com/studio frank,warren,postsecret,relationships,postcards no no Diane Setterfield became a bestselling literary sensation with the publication of The Thirteenth Tale -- a fascinating novel of gothic intrigue. In our interview, Setterfield describes how her lifelong love of books has informed her writing. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Diane Setterfield became a bestselling literary sensation with the publication of The Thirteenth Tale -- a fascinating novel of gothic intrigue. In our interview, Setterfield describes how her lifelong love of books has informed her writing. Diane Setterfield became a bestselling literary sensation with the publication of The Thirteenth Tale -- a fascinating novel of gothic intrigue. In our interview, Setterfield describes how her lifelong love of books has informed her writing. 11:58 www.bn.com/studio diane,setterfield,gothic,thirteenth,tale,fiction,thriller no no In our interview, Junot Diaz discusses his colorful career as an author, including the experience of writing his acclaimed first novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Junot Diaz discusses his colorful career as an author, including the experience of writing his acclaimed first novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. In our interview, Junot Diaz discusses his colorful career as an author, including the experience of writing his acclaimed first novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. 13:04 www.bn.com/studio junot,diaz,hispanic,fiction no no In our interview, the beloved -- and prolific -- author of bestselling books for both kids and adults reflects upon why she'll never stop writing, despite the challenges and pressures to top herself. “I have so many more stories to tell,” she explains. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the beloved -- and prolific -- author of bestselling books for both kids and adults reflects upon why she'll never stop writing, despite the challenges and pressures to top herself. “I have so many more stories to tell,” she explains. In our interview, the beloved -- and prolific -- author of bestselling books for both kids and adults reflects upon why she'll never stop writing, despite the challenges and pressures to top herself. “I have so many more stories to tell,” she explains. 11:34 www.bn.com/studio judy,blume,childrens,fiction,fudge no no Drawing on their own harrowing experience as nannies to New York City's pampered and powerful set, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus penned the breakout New York Times bestseller The Nanny Diaries. In our interview, the authors of Dedication discuss how they were inspired to start writing. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Drawing on their own harrowing experience as nannies to New York City's pampered and powerful set, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus penned the breakout New York Times bestseller The Nanny Diaries. In our interview, the authors of Dedication discuss how they were inspired to start writing. Drawing on their own harrowing experience as nannies to New York City's pampered and powerful set, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus penned the breakout New York Times bestseller The Nanny Diaries. In our interview, the authors of Dedication discuss how they were inspired to start writing. 11:03 www.bn.com/studio nanny,diaries,emma mclaughlin,nicola,kraus no no In our interview the author of Dave Barry's History of the Millenium (So Far) talks about his early days as a columnist, what it's like to win the Pulitzer, and how he's honed his humor over time. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview the author of Dave Barry's History of the Millenium (So Far) talks about his early days as a columnist, what it's like to win the Pulitzer, and how he's honed his humor over time. In our interview the author of Dave Barry's History of the Millenium (So Far) talks about his early days as a columnist, what it's like to win the Pulitzer, and how he's honed his humor over time. 13:26 www.bn.com/studio dave,barry,humor,fantasy,history no no Garrison Keillor has become an iconic symbol of the small-town Midwest. His stories set in Lake Wobegon -- like his latest, Pontoon -- evoke nostalgia and laughs from readers living all over the map. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Garrison Keillor has become an iconic symbol of the small-town Midwest. His stories set in Lake Wobegon -- like his latest, Pontoon -- evoke nostalgia and laughs from readers living all over the map. Garrison Keillor has become an iconic symbol of the small-town Midwest. His stories set in Lake Wobegon -- like his latest, Pontoon -- evoke nostalgia and laughs from readers living all over the map. 15:58 www.bn.com/studio garrison,keillor,wobegon,pontoon,fiction,radio no no In our interview, the author of the Spiderwick Chronicles series and Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale, reveals "I was very frightened of many, many different things. I still, to this day, am probably more afraid of things than people would think, given my books." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of the Spiderwick Chronicles series and Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale, reveals "I was very frightened of many, many different things. I still, to this day, am probably more afraid of things than people would think, given my books." In our interview, the author of the Spiderwick Chronicles series and Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale, reveals "I was very frightened of many, many different things. I still, to this day, am probably more afraid of things than people would think, given my books." 10:32 www.bn.com/studio holly,black,teen,fantasy,fiction,spiderwick no no In our interview, the author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, recalls the books he loved as a kid. "My favorites were probably Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl," he reflects. "I remember James and the Giant Peach -- I loved that scene where the peach rolls over the evil ants!" http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, recalls the books he loved as a kid. "My favorites were probably Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl," he reflects. "I remember James and the Giant Peach -- I loved that scene where the peach rolls over the evil ants!" In our interview, the author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, recalls the books he loved as a kid. "My favorites were probably Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl," he reflects. "I remember James and the Giant Peach -- I loved that scene where the peach rolls over the evil ants!" 11:51 www.bn.com/studio rick,riordan,children,fantasy,mystery,myth,legend no no In our interview, the author of The Museum of Dr. Moses reveals that she still writes all of her work in longhand. "I just didn't want to spend the rest of my life looking at a screen with electronic symbols on it," she explains. "I didn't want to stare at the screen instead of looking out the window." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The Museum of Dr. Moses reveals that she still writes all of her work in longhand. "I just didn't want to spend the rest of my life looking at a screen with electronic symbols on it," she explains. "I didn't want to stare at the screen instead of looking out the window." In our interview, the author of The Museum of Dr. Moses reveals that she still writes all of her work in longhand. "I just didn't want to spend the rest of my life looking at a screen with electronic symbols on it," she explains. "I didn't want to stare at the screen instead of looking out the window." 14:52 www.bn.com/studio joyce,carol,oates,fiction,mulvaneys,women,nonfiction no no In our interview, the author of The Elves of Cintra explains how he keeps his work fresh for his fans. "I like starting new series," he reflects. "I like the challenge of writing; that's what keeps me going after all these years." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The Elves of Cintra explains how he keeps his work fresh for his fans. "I like starting new series," he reflects. "I like the challenge of writing; that's what keeps me going after all these years." In our interview, the author of The Elves of Cintra explains how he keeps his work fresh for his fans. "I like starting new series," he reflects. "I like the challenge of writing; that's what keeps me going after all these years." 11:47 www.bn.com/studio terry,brooks,shannara,fantasy no no In our interview, the author of the Hank Zipzer Series, including the latest Barfing in the Backseat, talks about the long process of overcoming the stigma associated with dyslexia. "It took a long time to chisel through the mantel of being 'stupid,'" he explains. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of the Hank Zipzer Series, including the latest Barfing in the Backseat, talks about the long process of overcoming the stigma associated with dyslexia. "It took a long time to chisel through the mantel of being 'stupid,'" he explains. In our interview, the author of the Hank Zipzer Series, including the latest Barfing in the Backseat, talks about the long process of overcoming the stigma associated with dyslexia. "It took a long time to chisel through the mantel of being 'stupid,'" he explains. 11:21 www.bn.com/studio henry,winkler,dyslexia,zipzer,children,school no no In our interview, the author of New England White talks about how he approaches the different genres. "When I write nonfiction, I'm writing to make an argument," he explains. But if I write fiction, I'm writing mainly to entertain -- I want the readers to have fun." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of New England White talks about how he approaches the different genres. "When I write nonfiction, I'm writing to make an argument," he explains. But if I write fiction, I'm writing mainly to entertain -- I want the readers to have fun." In our interview, the author of New England White talks about how he approaches the different genres. "When I write nonfiction, I'm writing to make an argument," he explains. But if I write fiction, I'm writing mainly to entertain -- I want the readers to have fun." 13:08 www.bn.com/studio stephen,carter,fiction,thriler,crime no no In our interview, the author of Killer Weekend talks about his many literary influences, including the legendary Robert Ludlum -- whose books Pearson devoured when he began his career as a writer. "Those early Ludlums were just so good," he reflects. "I thought, 'You know, on my best day, maybe I could do this." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Killer Weekend talks about his many literary influences, including the legendary Robert Ludlum -- whose books Pearson devoured when he began his career as a writer. "Those early Ludlums were just so good," he reflects. "I thought, 'You know, on my best day, maybe I could do this." In our interview, the author of Killer Weekend talks about his many literary influences, including the legendary Robert Ludlum -- whose books Pearson devoured when he began his career as a writer. "Those early Ludlums were just so good," he reflects. "I thought, 'You know, on my best day, maybe I could do this." 11:55 www.bn.com/studio ridley,pearson,thrillers,police,detectives,fiction no no In our interview, the author of Waking with Enemies talks about the steamy nature of his page-turners. "There's always more to it than just sex," he explains. "There's something else that's going on deeper inside that character." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Waking with Enemies talks about the steamy nature of his page-turners. "There's always more to it than just sex," he explains. "There's something else that's going on deeper inside that character." In our interview, the author of Waking with Enemies talks about the steamy nature of his page-turners. "There's always more to it than just sex," he explains. "There's something else that's going on deeper inside that character." 10:43 www.bn.com/studio eric,jerome,dickey,gideon,fiction,african,american no no In our interview, the author of The Careful Use of Compliments (the latest in the Isabel Dalhousie series) discusses his writing process, inspirations, and how he comes up with adventures for his sassy sleuth. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 7 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The Careful Use of Compliments (the latest in the Isabel Dalhousie series) discusses his writing process, inspirations, and how he comes up with adventures for his sassy sleuth. In our interview, the author of The Careful Use of Compliments (the latest in the Isabel Dalhousie series) discusses his writing process, inspirations, and how he comes up with adventures for his sassy sleuth. 12:29 www.bn.com/studio alexander,mccall,smith,dalhousie,fiction,detectives no no In our interview, the author of The First Commandment explains how his books provide readers with a unique experience. "You get to face this thing that we're all worried about, especially post 9/11," he explains. "I think it's an exciting chance to step into the world of counter-terrorism." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 3 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The First Commandment explains how his books provide readers with a unique experience. "You get to face this thing that we're all worried about, especially post 9/11," he explains. "I think it's an exciting chance to step into the world of counter-terrorism." In our interview, the author of The First Commandment explains how his books provide readers with a unique experience. "You get to face this thing that we're all worried about, especially post 9/11," he explains. "I think it's an exciting chance to step into the world of counter-terrorism." 12:34 www.bn.com/studio brad,thor,thrillers,fiction,politics,terrorism no no In our interview, the author of Jinx recalls how growing up in a small town might have inspired her career. "I was always at the library, reading anything I could get my hands on," she recalls. "I think growing up bored had a big impact," she laughs. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 31 July 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Jinx recalls how growing up in a small town might have inspired her career. "I was always at the library, reading anything I could get my hands on," she recalls. "I think growing up bored had a big impact," she laughs. In our interview, the author of Jinx recalls how growing up in a small town might have inspired her career. "I was always at the library, reading anything I could get my hands on," she recalls. "I think growing up bored had a big impact," she laughs. 11:07 www.bn.com/studio meg,cabot,jinx,princess,diaries,fiction,babble no no In our interview, the author of the Barbecue Bible cookbook series explains that his guides are a "love song to global grilling," and that he was inspired to explore how this cooking technique has been perfected around the world by three simple words: "follow the fire." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 27 July 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of the Barbecue Bible cookbook series explains that his guides are a "love song to global grilling," and that he was inspired to explore how this cooking technique has been perfected around the world by three simple words: "follow the fire." In our interview, the author of the Barbecue Bible cookbook series explains that his guides are a "love song to global grilling," and that he was inspired to explore how this cooking technique has been perfected around the world by three simple words: "follow the fire." 12:05 www.bn.com/studio steven,raichlen,barbecue,grilling,cooking no no In our interview, the author of Sammy's Hill and Sammy's House reveals that she decided to be a writer when she was just seven years old. "As soon as I realized the stories my parents read to me when I was little were written by actual people, I wanted to be a part of that," she explains. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 24 July 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Sammy's Hill and Sammy's House reveals that she decided to be a writer when she was just seven years old. "As soon as I realized the stories my parents read to me when I was little were written by actual people, I wanted to be a part of that," she explains. In our interview, the author of Sammy's Hill and Sammy's House reveals that she decided to be a writer when she was just seven years old. "As soon as I realized the stories my parents read to me when I was little were written by actual people, I wanted to be a part of that," she explains. 13:01 www.bn.com/studio kristen,gore,fiction,sammy,politicians no no In our interview the author of Drop Dead Beautiful reveals that she began raising eyebrows (and heart rates) with her writing at an early age. "When I was a little kid, I was always writing stories -- making up stories at school, selling them to my school friends -- you know, dirty limericks, stuff like that," she laughs. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 20 July 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview the author of Drop Dead Beautiful reveals that she began raising eyebrows (and heart rates) with her writing at an early age. "When I was a little kid, I was always writing stories -- making up stories at school, selling them to my school friends -- you know, dirty limericks, stuff like that," she laughs. In our interview the author of Drop Dead Beautiful reveals that she began raising eyebrows (and heart rates) with her writing at an early age. "When I was a little kid, I was always writing stories -- making up stories at school, selling them to my school friends -- you know, dirty limericks, stuff like that," she laughs. 12:18 www.bn.com/studio jackie,collins,hollywood,romance,santangelo no no In our interview, the author of Quiet Strength talks about how the process of writing his memoir helped him to appreciate his experiences. "I just feel like I've had a blessed life," he reflects. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 13 July 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Quiet Strength talks about how the process of writing his memoir helped him to appreciate his experiences. "I just feel like I've had a blessed life," he reflects. In our interview, the author of Quiet Strength talks about how the process of writing his memoir helped him to appreciate his experiences. "I just feel like I've had a blessed life," he reflects. 12:27 www.bn.com/studio tony,dungy,football,memoir,sports,biography,colts no no In our interview, the author of Evidence of Things Unseen and The Shadow Catcher recalls how observing the work of her favorite painters inspired her writing. "I thought -- Lord! How can I do that with words? How can I make something 'pop' in that way?" http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 10 July 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Evidence of Things Unseen and The Shadow Catcher recalls how observing the work of her favorite painters inspired her writing. "I thought -- Lord! How can I do that with words? How can I make something 'pop' in that way?" In our interview, the author of Evidence of Things Unseen and The Shadow Catcher recalls how observing the work of her favorite painters inspired her writing. "I thought -- Lord! How can I do that with words? How can I make something 'pop' in that way?" 17:24 www.bn.com/studio marianne,wiggins,photography,painters,fiction no no In our interview, the author of Presidential Courage explains, "The idea is that presidential courage is a time when a president jeopardizes his popularity, or his presidency, or maybe even his life for something that changes American history for the better." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 3 July 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Presidential Courage explains, "The idea is that presidential courage is a time when a president jeopardizes his popularity, or his presidency, or maybe even his life for something that changes American history for the better." In our interview, the author of Presidential Courage explains, "The idea is that presidential courage is a time when a president jeopardizes his popularity, or his presidency, or maybe even his life for something that changes American history for the better." 12:18 www.bn.com/studio michael,beschloss,politics,government,presidents,historian no no In our interview, the author of Divisadero discusses his writing process. "I think that all books, like film, are made up of scenes," he explains. "Then you have to kind of meld them together in some way that builds the characters as you go along." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 29 June 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Divisadero discusses his writing process. "I think that all books, like film, are made up of scenes," he explains. "Then you have to kind of meld them together in some way that builds the characters as you go along." In our interview, the author of Divisadero discusses his writing process. "I think that all books, like film, are made up of scenes," he explains. "Then you have to kind of meld them together in some way that builds the characters as you go along." 10:13 www.bn.com/studio michael,ondaatje,divisadero,english,patient no no In our interview, the author of Dog Days recalls how the feedback from his early years helped him to develop as a writer. "I would say that dealing with rejection, along with determination, is probably the most important thing a writer can do," he reflects. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 26 June 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Dog Days recalls how the feedback from his early years helped him to develop as a writer. "I would say that dealing with rejection, along with determination, is probably the most important thing a writer can do," he reflects. In our interview, the author of Dog Days recalls how the feedback from his early years helped him to develop as a writer. "I would say that dealing with rejection, along with determination, is probably the most important thing a writer can do," he reflects. 14:46 www.bn.com/studio jon,katz,dog,pets,collie,farm no no In our interview, the author of The Feminine Mistake asserts it's time to realize that combining work and family is possibly the best choice for most women, and that the age-old argument that they can't "have it all" isn't necessarily true. "Economic dependency is an extremely dangerous gamble -- and it's one that many women lose." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 22 June 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The Feminine Mistake asserts it's time to realize that combining work and family is possibly the best choice for most women, and that the age-old argument that they can't "have it all" isn't necessarily true. "Economic dependency is an extremely dangerous gamble -- and it's one that many women lose." In our interview, the author of The Feminine Mistake asserts it's time to realize that combining work and family is possibly the best choice for most women, and that the age-old argument that they can't "have it all" isn't necessarily true. "Economic dependency is an extremely dangerous gamble -- and it's one that many women lose." 11:29 www.bn.com/studio leslie,bennetts,feminine,mistake,women,business no no In our interview, the author of The Kite Runner and his sophomore effort A Thousand Splendid Suns talks about the pressure writers can feel when it comes to writing that next book. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 19 June 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The Kite Runner and his sophomore effort A Thousand Splendid Suns talks about the pressure writers can feel when it comes to writing that next book. In our interview, the author of The Kite Runner and his sophomore effort A Thousand Splendid Suns talks about the pressure writers can feel when it comes to writing that next book. 11:48 www.bn.com/studio khaled,hosseini,kite,runner,afghanistan no no In our interview, Kurson discusses his latest work, Crashing Through, a stunning true story of one man’s heroic odyssey from blindness into sight. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 12 June 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Kurson discusses his latest work, Crashing Through, a stunning true story of one man’s heroic odyssey from blindness into sight. In our interview, Kurson discusses his latest work, Crashing Through, a stunning true story of one man’s heroic odyssey from blindness into sight. 11:41 www.bn.com/studio robert,kurson,crashing,through,shadow,divers no no In our interview, the author of The Yiddish Policeman's Handbook says there are three things required for success as a novelist: talent, luck and discipline. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 8 June 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The Yiddish Policeman's Handbook says there are three things required for success as a novelist: talent, luck and discipline. In our interview, the author of The Yiddish Policeman's Handbook says there are three things required for success as a novelist: talent, luck and discipline. 13:55 www.bn.com/studio michael,chabon,wonder,boys,jewish,kavalier,clay no no In our interview, the author of Undead and Uneasy discusses the importance of humor in her work. "I can't not write funny," she laughs. "It's a facet of my gross immaturity!" http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 5 June 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Undead and Uneasy discusses the importance of humor in her work. "I can't not write funny," she laughs. "It's a facet of my gross immaturity!" In our interview, the author of Undead and Uneasy discusses the importance of humor in her work. "I can't not write funny," she laughs. "It's a facet of my gross immaturity!" 10:53 www.bn.com/studio maryjanice,davidson,vampires,betsy,paranormal,romance,undead no no In our interview, Phillips talks about being a defender of her genre. "I don't think that the Romance genre comes under the cloud that it used to, because too many people read it now," she observes. "The only people who really make fun of Romance now are the people who don't read it!" http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 1 June 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, Phillips talks about being a defender of her genre. "I don't think that the Romance genre comes under the cloud that it used to, because too many people read it now," she observes. "The only people who really make fun of Romance now are the people who don't read it!" In our interview, Phillips talks about being a defender of her genre. "I don't think that the Romance genre comes under the cloud that it used to, because too many people read it now," she observes. "The only people who really make fun of Romance now are the people who don't read it!" 11:17 www.bn.com/studio susan,elizabeth,phillips,romance no no In our interview, the author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist reflects that "the war on terror is primarily going to be fought inside each of us… what's likely to kill us at the end of the day is much more likely to be an automobile accident or cholesterol -- not a guy with a beard." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist reflects that "the war on terror is primarily going to be fought inside each of us… what's likely to kill us at the end of the day is much more likely to be an automobile accident or cholesterol -- not a guy with a beard." In our interview, the author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist reflects that "the war on terror is primarily going to be fought inside each of us… what's likely to kill us at the end of the day is much more likely to be an automobile accident or cholesterol -- not a guy with a beard." 12:44 www.bn.com/studio mohsin,hamid,pakistan,fundamentalist,terrorism no no In our interview, the author of the memoir The Mistress's Daughter discusses her switch to nonfiction in order to share the very personal story of meeting her birth parents for the first time at age 31. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 25 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of the memoir The Mistress's Daughter discusses her switch to nonfiction in order to share the very personal story of meeting her birth parents for the first time at age 31. In our interview, the author of the memoir The Mistress's Daughter discusses her switch to nonfiction in order to share the very personal story of meeting her birth parents for the first time at age 31. 13:08 www.bn.com/studio homes,memoir,women,biography,adoption no no In our interview, the author of The Overlook (the latest in the Harry Bosch series) talks about how his career as a journalist prepared him to write fiction. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 22 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The Overlook (the latest in the Harry Bosch series) talks about how his career as a journalist prepared him to write fiction. In our interview, the author of The Overlook (the latest in the Harry Bosch series) talks about how his career as a journalist prepared him to write fiction. 12:19 www.bn.com/studio michael,connolly,overlook,bosch,crime,police,detective no no A former nurse with a caretaker's eye for the details of needing and being needed, Elizabeth Berg doesn't shy from the "women's writer" association. In our interview, Berg says, "Being a nurse taught me really alot about people. I recommend nursing as a school for writing." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 18 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A former nurse with a caretaker's eye for the details of needing and being needed, Elizabeth Berg doesn't shy from the "women's writer" association. In our interview, Berg says, "Being a nurse taught me really alot about people. I recommend nursing as a school for writing." A former nurse with a caretaker's eye for the details of needing and being needed, Elizabeth Berg doesn't shy from the "women's writer" association. In our interview, Berg says, "Being a nurse taught me really alot about people. I recommend nursing as a school for writing." 10:32 www.bn.com/studio elizabeth,berg no no In our interview, the co-author of Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home explains that he thinks email is "the best medium that exists for telling people things and confirming things." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 15 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the co-author of Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home explains that he thinks email is "the best medium that exists for telling people things and confirming things." In our interview, the co-author of Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home explains that he thinks email is "the best medium that exists for telling people things and confirming things." 13:40 www.bn.com/studio will,schwalbe,david,shipley,email,internet no no In our interview, In our interview, the author of Kabul Beauty School reveals her instant connection to Afghanistan. "As soon as I set my foot on that soil, I knew I was in the right place at the right time." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 11 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of Kabul Beauty School reveals her instant connection to Afghanistan. "As soon as I set my foot on that soil, I knew I was in the right place at the right time." In our interview, the author of Kabul Beauty School reveals her instant connection to Afghanistan. "As soon as I set my foot on that soil, I knew I was in the right place at the right time." 11:40 www.bn.com/studio deborah,rodriguez,kabul,afghanistan,taliban no no The author of Rant reflects, "I think if you're going to write books, you should play to maybe the largest advantage that books still have, and that is the intimate, ongoingly consensual nature of their consumption." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 4 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The author of Rant reflects, "I think if you're going to write books, you should play to maybe the largest advantage that books still have, and that is the intimate, ongoingly consensual nature of their consumption." The author of Rant reflects, "I think if you're going to write books, you should play to maybe the largest advantage that books still have, and that is the intimate, ongoingly consensual nature of their consumption." 14:24 www.bn.com/studio chuck,palahniuk,fight,club,haunted,rant no no When asked to classify her work in our interview, Charlaine Harris laughingly calls it "a 'kitchen sink'" of elements, "and so much fun to write." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 1 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio When asked to classify her work in our interview, Charlaine Harris laughingly calls it "a 'kitchen sink'" of elements, "and so much fun to write." When asked to classify her work in our interview, Charlaine Harris laughingly calls it "a 'kitchen sink'" of elements, "and so much fun to write." 11:59 www.bn.com/studio charlaine,harris,sookie,stackhouse,vampire,louisiana no no Kim Harrison is well known for her bestselling urban fantasy series starring sexy bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. In our interview, Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 60D9594B-44B7-421F-A8B6-54AF144A8556 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Kim Harrison is well known for her bestselling urban fantasy series starring sexy bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. In our interview, Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. Kim Harrison is well known for her bestselling urban fantasy series starring sexy bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. In our interview, Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. 08:49 www.bn.com/studio kim,harrison,rachel,morgan,fantasy,vampire no no In our interview, the author of The Woods explains "What's key about the form of crime fiction is, I have to tell a story. It compels you to keep the pages moving. I don't get lost in the beauty of my own words, or the bliss of my own genius. I always stay on track to make you turn the pages." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio In our interview, the author of The Woods explains "What's key about the form of crime fiction is, I have to tell a story. It compels you to keep the pages moving. I don't get lost in the beauty of my own words, or the bliss of my own genius. I always stay on track to make you turn the pages." In our interview, the author of The Woods explains "What's key about the form of crime fiction is, I have to tell a story. It compels you to keep the pages moving. I don't get lost in the beauty of my own words, or the bliss of my own genius. I always stay on track to make you turn the pages." 12:03 www.bn.com/studio harlan,coben,woods,myron,bolitar no no The author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret reveals how his early experience selling books and decorating windows at Eeyore's Books for Children was the perfect training ground for learning how to create books that truly capture a kid's imagination. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret reveals how his early experience selling books and decorating windows at Eeyore's Books for Children was the perfect training ground for learning how to create books that truly capture a kid's imagination." The author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret reveals how his early experience selling books and decorating windows at Eeyore's Books for Children was the perfect training ground for learning how to create books that truly capture a kid's imagination. 11:28 www.bn.com/studio brian,selznick,children,hugo,cabret,houdini no no The author of The Fifth Vial talks about what he thinks draws readers to his brand of fiction. "[My] readers like to feel that they're inside of a world that they don't ordinarily have exposure to." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The author of The Fifth Vial talks about what he thinks draws readers to his brand of fiction. "[My] readers like to feel that they're inside of a world that they don't ordinarily have exposure to." The author of The Fifth Vial talks about what he thinks draws readers to his brand of fiction. "[My] readers like to feel that they're inside of a world that they don't ordinarily have exposure to." 11:37 www.bn.com/studio michael,palmer,extreme,measures,fifth,vial no no The author of The Gospel of Judas and Reading Judas talks about her path toward the understanding of religion, and her professional and personal reasons for following it. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The author of The Gospel of Judas and Reading Judas talks about her path toward the understanding of religion, and her professional and personal reasons for following it. The author of The Gospel of Judas and Reading Judas talks about her path toward the understanding of religion, and her professional and personal reasons for following it. 12:00 www.bn.com/studio elaine,pagels,gospel,judas no no The author of Girl with a Pearl Earring and Burning Bright talks about why she selects a special notebook to hold her ideas for each new novel. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Fri, 6 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The author of Girl with a Pearl Earring and Burning Bright talks about why she selects a special notebook to hold her ideas for each new novel. The author of Girl with a Pearl Earring and Burning Bright talks about why she selects a special notebook to hold her ideas for each new novel. 11:16 www.bn.com/studio tracy,chevalier,girl,pearl,earring,burning,bright no no The former editor of Spy magazine and author of Heyday talks about why he now enjoys writing novels over journalism, as well as his obsession with the year 1848. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 61C0F332-05BC-4553-8C32-6845DF0A43D1 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The former editor of Spy magazine and author of Heyday talks about why he now enjoys writing novels over journalism, as well as his obsession with the year 1848. The former editor of Spy magazine and author of Heyday talks about why he now enjoys writing novels over journalism, as well as his obsession with the year 1848. 14:58 www.bn.com/studio kurt,anderson,spy,magazine,heyday,irony no no The author of Motherless Brooklyn and the new You Don't Love Me Yet talks about how his background in visual arts shapes his writing, and why he doesn't worry about running out of ideas. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts FBE226F5-139A-42A8-8A9F-C33007B5D937 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The author of Motherless Brooklyn and the new You Don't Love Me Yet talks about how his background in visual arts shapes his writing, and why he doesn't worry about running out of ideas. The author of Motherless Brooklyn and the new You Don't Love Me Yet talks about how his background in visual arts shapes his writing, and why he doesn't worry about running out of ideas. 11:32 www.bn.com/studio jonathan,lethem,brooklyn,motherless no no Creator of the witty Shopaholic series, Sophie Kinsella talks about her previous occupation as financial writer, and how she decided to become a novelist. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts DBFBBA39-BAD8-44B9-93BD-B72A325036EB Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Creator of the witty Shopaholic series, Sophie Kinsella talks about her previous occupation as financial writer, and how she decided to become a novelist. Creator of the witty Shopaholic series, Sophie Kinsella talks about her previous occupation as financial writer, and how she decided to become a novelist. 11:25 www.bn.com/studio sophie,kinsella,shopaholic no no The author of Blue Shoe and the new Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith talks about "coming out" with her religious beliefs, as well as the differences between writing fiction and nonfiction. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 8748855F-35A7-4E54-AF73-6F5B2947A2D9 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The author of Blue Shoe and the new Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith talks about "coming out" with her religious beliefs, as well as the differences between writing fiction and nonfiction. The author of Blue Shoe and the new Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith talks about "coming out" with her religious beliefs, as well as the differences between writing fiction and nonfiction. 10:16 www.bn.com/studio anne,lamott,faith,religion,beliefs,grace no no Every bit as sassy and sharp as the lawyers in the all-female firm she writes about in her witty legal thrillers, Lisa Scottoline is as knowledgeable about her readers as she is about the law. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts B7D8F0BE-D8F2-4D10-8AE2-694158E81C5F Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Every bit as sassy and sharp as the lawyers in the all-female firm she writes about in her witty legal thrillers, Lisa Scottoline is as knowledgeable about her readers as she is about the law. Every bit as sassy and sharp as the lawyers in the all-female firm she writes about in her witty legal thrillers, Lisa Scottoline is as knowledgeable about her readers as she is about the law. 9:31 www.bn.com/studio lisa,scottoline,thriller,law,daddy's,girl no no Sierra Leone native Ishmael Beah discusses his moving new book, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, and how both Shakespeare and the Sugar Hill Gang helped him learn English. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 7D54CF90-3442-4850-AF40-56B173D96C3D Thu, 8 Mar 2007 10:25:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio Sierra Leone native Ishmael Beah discusses his moving new book, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, and how both Shakespeare and the Sugar Hill Gang helped him learn English. Sierra Leone native Ishmael Beah discusses his moving new book, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, and how both Shakespeare and the Sugar Hill Gang helped him learn English. 13:18 www.bn.com/studio ishmael,beah,long,way,home,memoirs,boy,soldier,war,politics no no An author with an activist's eye for issues and a novelist's talent for storytelling, Radish discusses why she thinks that having a sense of humor is "the key to salvation." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 21CE75D9-A8D4-4BA9-AD1E-C69BA88F1969 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio An author with an activist's eye for issues and a novelist's talent for storytelling, Radish discusses why she thinks that having a sense of humor is "the key to salvation." An author with an activist's eye for issues and a novelist's talent for storytelling, Radish discusses why she thinks that having a sense of humor is "the key to salvation." 11:30 www.bn.com/studio kris,radish,sunday,list,dreams no no The ex-Democratic National Committee chair and author of the new memoir, What a Party!, talks about what makes a good fundraiser, and why he loves hearing the word "no." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 260A32F3-F15D-499A-B665-6DE8BF52F707 Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio The ex-Democratic National Committee chair and author of the new memoir, What a Party!, talks about what makes a good fundraiser, and why he loves hearing the word "no." The ex-Democratic National Committee chair and author of the new memoir, What a Party!, talks about what makes a good fundraiser, and why he loves hearing the word "no." 11:59 www.bn.com/studio politics, terry,mcauliffe,clinton,democrats,president,party,fundraiser no no New York Daily News columnist Mark Kriegel talks about the myth of the late NBA star Pete Maravich, the subject of his new book, Pistol. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 35DA7156-0442-42C5-9F80-2F4A6E602C58 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio New York Daily News columnist Mark Kriegel talks about the myth of the late NBA star Pete Maravich, the subject of his new book, Pistol. New York Daily News columnist Mark Kriegel talks about the myth of the late NBA star Pete Maravich, the subject of his new book, Pistol. 13:19 www.bn.com/studio sports,nba,basketball,pete,maravich,mark,kriegel,pistol no no Author of the current bestseller The Double Bind, Chris Bohjalian talks about his editing process and why he'll never write a sequel to one of his books. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts DD1A1B7B-1F8A-4B20-B9B1-272BD558A5E3 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio Author of the current bestseller The Double Bind, Chris Bohjalian talks about his editing process and why he'll never write a sequel to one of his books. Author of the current bestseller The Double Bind, Chris Bohjalian talks about his editing process and why he'll never write a sequel to one of his books. 12:03 www.bn.com/studio chris,bohjalian,double,bind,fiction,midwives no no The author of Yellow Dog and the new House of Meetings talks about dealing with bad reviews, and the wisdom that comes with age. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio The author of Yellow Dog and the new House of Meetings talks about dealing with bad reviews, and the wisdom that comes with age. The author of Yellow Dog and the new House of Meetings talks about dealing with bad reviews, and the wisdom that comes with age. 15:16 www.bn.com/studio martin,amis,house,meetings,british,yellow,dog no no Pop culture critic and satirist Neal Pollack talks about fatherhood on the fringes, the subject of his new book, Alternadad. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 62D306F1-FB5C-467A-9855-573D03B50558 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0500 Barnes & Noble.com Pop culture critic and satirist Neal Pollack talks about fatherhood on the fringes, the subject of his new book, Alternadad. Pop culture critic and satirist Neal Pollack talks about fatherhood on the fringes, the subject of his new book, Alternadad. 12:52 www.bn.com/studio neal,pollack,alternadad,pop,culture,fatherhood,dads,satire,mcsweeny's no no Transplant surgeon Pauline Chen discusses the difficulty of talking about death -- the subject of her new book, Final Exam. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 69EA62D5-BA8A-4994-8755-5587CBE62BB7 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio Transplant surgeon Pauline Chen discusses the difficulty of talking about death -- the subject of her new book, Final Exam. Transplant surgeon Pauline Chen discusses the difficulty of talking about death -- the subject of her new book, Final Exam. 11:19 www.bn.com/studio final,exam,pauline,chen,surgery,death,mortality,nonfiction no no The author of Positively Fifth Street and Physical talks about playing poker, the American health care system, and what's up next. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 2C25A7DA-B530-4A62-92F5-C3A4863DB22F Fri, 9 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0500 The author of Positively Fifth Street and Physical talks about playing poker, the American health care system, and what's up next. The author of Positively Fifth Street and Physical talks about playing poker, the American health care system, and what's up next. 15:32 www.bn.com/studio james,mcmanus,poker,positively,fifth,street,physical,health,care,stem,cell no no The author of the hyped thriller Sacred Games discusses the hold Bombay has on him, but also explains why he chose to come to America to pursue writing. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 8F7CCA35-F75F-4411-BE68-B4B98FB71311 Tue, 6 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio The author of the hyped thriller Sacred Games discusses the hold Bombay has on him, but also explains why he chose to come to America to pursue writing. The author of the hyped thriller Sacred Games discusses the hold Bombay has on him, but also explains why he chose to come to America to pursue writing. 10:59 www.bn.com/studio vikram,chandra,sacred,games,indian,thriller,books,author, no no Author of the popular Traveling Pants books, Ann Brashares talks about the difficult decision of ending the series with Forever in Blue. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts C2A565FF-0814-405D-949D-B56BFEAB6912 Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio Author of the popular Traveling Pants books, Ann Brashares talks about the difficult decision of ending the series with Forever in Blue. Author of the popular Traveling Pants books, Ann Brashares talks about the difficult decision of ending the series with Forever in Blue. 12:35 www.bn.com/studio sisterhood,traveling,pants,ann,brashares no no The author of acclaimed bestseller Bee Season talks about her new book, Wickett's Remedy, and why she likes voicing her own audiobooks. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 2C00DA67-49A5-4385-B328-1622A9363DDD Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio The author of acclaimed bestseller Bee Season talks about her new book, Wickett's Remedy, and why she likes voicing her own audiobooks. The author of acclaimed bestseller Bee Season talks about her new book, Wickett's Remedy, and why she likes voicing her own audiobooks. 13:29 www.bn.com/studio myla,goldberg,bee,season,wickett's,remedy,fiction,decemberists no no Washington Post senior Pentagon correspondent Thomas Ricks talks about Fiasco, his bestseller about the war in Iraq, and the reaction it has received since its publication http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com arts 32383CCC-30DB-4CE3-B0FB-E4D30650071D Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 Washington Post senior Pentagon correspondent Thomas Ricks talks about Fiasco, his bestseller about the war in Iraq, and the reaction it has received since its publication Washington Post senior Pentagon correspondent Thomas Ricks talks about Fiasco, his bestseller about the war in Iraq, and the reaction it has received since its publication 13:19 www.bn.com/studio pentagon,thomas,ricks,iraq,president,rumsfeld,fiasco,washington,politics no no The author of the Oprah's Book Club bestseller Stolen Lives talks about her new book, Freedom: The Story of My Second Life. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 arts 2C57628D-747C-4E21-B078-962E6749256F Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 www.bn.com/studio The author of the Oprah's Book Club bestseller Stolen Lives talks about her new book, Freedom: The Story of My Second Life. The author of the Oprah's Book Club bestseller Stolen Lives talks about her new book, Freedom: The Story of My Second Life. 12:45 www.bn.com/studio malika,oufkir,second,life,stolen,lives,oprah,freedom,Hassan no no Popular fantasy author R.A. Salvatore talks about how today's internet culture has changed the way he writes, and being the known as the man who killed Chewbacca in the Star Wars: New Jedi Order series. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 arts 2FD620E2-4B3D-49F3-8581-9EF921813102 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 Popular fantasy author R.A. Salvatore talks about how today's internet culture has changed the way he writes, and about being the known as the man who killed Chewbacca in the Star Wars: New Jedi Order series. Popular fantasy author R.A. Salvatore talks about how today's internet culture has changed the way he writes, and about being the known as the man who killed Chewbacca in the Star Wars: New Jedi Order series. 14:14 www.bn.com/studio salvatore,fantasy,science,fiction,star,wars,chewbacca,author,fiction no no Journalist and historian Hampton Sides talks about one of the Wild West's most iconic figures, Kit Carson -- the subject of his new book, Blood and Thunder. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts & Entertainment Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:01:00 -0500 Journalist and historian Hampton Sides talks about one of the Wild West's most iconic figures, Kit Carson -- the subject of his new book, Blood and Thunder.Meet the Writers: Hampton Sides Journalist and historian Hampton Sides talks about one of the Wild West's most iconic figures, Kit Carson -- the subject of his new book, Blood and Thunder.Meet the Writers: Hampton Sides 13:04 www.bn.com/studio west,american,biography,history,hampton,sides,manifest,destiny,navajo no no Ed Viesturs discusses his decision to climb the 14 highest peaks in the world -- and how getting to the top was only part of the equation. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts & Entertainment Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:01:00 -0500 Ed Viesturs discusses his decision to climb the 14 highest peaks in the world -- and how getting to the top was only part of the equation.Meet the Writers: Ed Viesturs Ed Viesturs discusses his decision to climb the 14 highest peaks in the world -- and how getting to the top was only part of the equation.Meet the Writers: Ed Viesturs 12:33 www.bn.com/studio peaks,Everest,ed,viesturs,mountainclimbing,biography, no no "The most trusted stranger in America" discusses his experience with having thousands of people anonymously sharing secrets with him -- the subject of his books PostSecret and My Secret. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Tue, 9 Jan 2007 10:01:00 -0500 "The most trusted stranger in America" discusses his experience with having thousands of people anonymously sharing secrets with him -- the subject of his books PostSecret and My Secret. "The most trusted stranger in America" discusses his experience with having thousands of people anonymously sharing secrets with him -- the subject of his books PostSecret and My Secret. 11:28 www.bn.com/studio frank,warren,postsecret,secrets,nonfiction no no The author of the bestselling political thrillers Memorial Day and Act of Treason talks about how he became a writer and how he deals with bad reviews. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts & Entertainment Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:01:00 -0500 The author of the bestselling political thrillers Memorial Day and Act of Treason talks about how he became a writer and how he deals with bad reviews. The author of the bestselling political thrillers Memorial Day and Act of Treason talks about how he became a writer and how he deals with bad reviews. 11:28 www.bn.com/studio vince,flynn,political,thrillers,fiction no no Samantha Power talks about her path to becoming a Balkan war correspondent and human rights activist. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts & Entertainment Tue, 2 Jan 2007 10:01:00 -0500 Samantha Power talks about her path to becoming a Balkan war correspondent and human rights activist. Samantha Power talks about her path to becoming a Balkan war correspondent and human rights activist. 16:35 www.bn.com/studio samantha,power,balkan,journalism,human,rights,nonfiction no no The driving force behind the ambitious, bestselling manifesto The Covenant for Black America talks about his new book, What I Know for Sure. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts & Entertainment Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:01:00 -0500 The driving force behind the ambitious, bestselling manifesto The Covenant for Black America talks about his new book, What I Know for Sure. The driving force behind the ambitious, bestselling manifesto The Covenant for Black America talks about his new book, What I Know for Sure. 12:23 www.bn.com/studio tavis,smiley,covenant,black,america,biography,politics no no Daniel Mendelsohn talks about The Lost, his acclaimed account of finding out what happened to six of his relatives during the Holocaust. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts CF9D5D2C-E4B4-4829-9B1A-E5309D1D5826 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:01:00 -0500 Daniel Mendelsohn talks about The Lost, his acclaimed account of finding out what happened to six of his relatives during the Holocaust. Daniel Mendelsohn talks about The Lost, his acclaimed account of finding out what happened to six of his relatives during the Holocaust. 16:08 www.bn.com/studio Daniel,Mendelsohn,holocaust,nonfiction,lost no no Beloved British author Terry Pratchett talks about his former career as a nuclear power station's press officer and his collaboration with Neil Gaiman on Good Omens. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Barnes & Noble.com Arts B875CF76-834C-459F-80DE-6F29E73C5EA3 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:01:00 -0500 Beloved British author Terry Pratchett talks about his former career as a nuclear power station's press officer and his collaboration with Neil Gaiman on Good Omens. Beloved British author Terry Pratchett talks about his former career as a nuclear power station's press officer and his collaboration with Neil Gaiman on Good Omens. 15:06 www.bn.com/studio terry,pratchett,science,fiction,good,omens,gaiman,Wintersmith,Discworld no no Richard Ford talks about returning to his Everyman character, Frank Bascombe, for a third time in the acclaimed novel The Lay of the Land. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts & Entertainment 0F19E86D-2B8B-44FB-A56F-9B14E2F451B8 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:01:00 -0500 Richard Ford talks about returning to his Everyman character, Frank Bascombe, for a third time in the acclaimed novel The Lay of the Land. Richard Ford talks about returning to his Everyman character, Frank Bascombe, for a third time in the acclaimed novel The Lay of the Land. 11:26 www.bn.com/studio richard,ford,sportswriter,fiction,author no no The author of French Women Don't Get Fat discusses her new book, French Women for All Seasons, and tells why we should savor food slowly. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts & Entertainment 87BC6B5E-957C-4ACA-9CA9-049EE64A4393 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:01:00 -0500 The author of French Women Don't Get Fat discusses her new book, French Women for All Seasons, and tells why we should savor food slowly. The author of French Women Don't Get Fat discusses her new book, French Women for All Seasons, and tells why we should savor food slowly. 10:55 www.bn.com/studio Mireille,Guiliano,french,women,don't,get,fat,cooking,diets no no Shaara, who has written bestselling historical novels covering the American Revolution through World War I, talks about telling a good story while getting the facts straight. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts 108B3D75-B56D-4ED7-9E7E-C576F56744E2 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:01:00 -0500 Shaara, who has written bestselling historical novels covering the American Revolution through World War I, talks about telling a good story while getting the facts straight. Shaara, who has written bestselling historical novels covering the American Revolution through World War I, talks about telling a good story while getting the facts straight. 11:40 www.bn.com/studio Jeff,Shaara,history,american,revolution no no The record-breaking Jeopardy! winner talks about his book, Brainiac, and the difference between good trivia and bad trivia. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts 418EB39B-4B05-43AD-9054-E8275DCF7F81 Fri, 8 Dec 2006 10:01:00 -0500 The record-breaking Jeopardy! winner talks about his book, Brainiac, and the difference between good trivia and bad trivia. The record-breaking Jeopardy! winner talks about his book, Brainiac, and the difference between good trivia and bad trivia. 10:51 www.bn.com/studio Ken,Jennings,trivia,brainiac,jeopardy,game,shows,biography no no Historical fiction author Robert Harris talks about taking liberties with facts and quotes, and recalls his childhood as a printer's son. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts 4FED3F9B-3768-4FB0-896B-C1A576B97AC7 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 10:01:00 -0500 Historical fiction author Robert Harris talks about taking liberties with facts and quotes, and recalls his childhood as a printer's son. Historical fiction author Robert Harris talks about taking liberties with facts and quotes, and recalls his childhood as a printer's son. 13:42 www.bn.com/studio robert,harris,historical,fiction no no Radio personality Katherine Lanpher discusses Leap Days, her new memoir about moving from Minnesota to New York at age 44 to work for the Air America network. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts 6155380A-BF5D-4E54-96F1-C0005FEFA0DC Fri, 1 Dec 2006 10:01:00 -0500 Radio personality Katherine Lanpher discusses Leap Days, her new memoir about moving from Minnesota to New York at age 44 to work for the Air America network. Radio personality Katherine Lanpher discusses Leap Days, her new memoir about moving from Minnesota to New York at age 44 to work for the Air America network. 13:24 www.bn.com/studio Katherine,Lanpher,leap,days,air,america,al,franken,radio,biography no no The author of the nonfiction bestsellers Devil in the White City and Thunderstruck talks about the arduous, voluminous task of researching his historical subjects. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Barnes & Noble.com Arts 55B6A2A1-C229-42A0-A3B1-916E88C01AA8 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:01:00 -0500 The author of the nonfiction bestsellers Devil in the White City and Thunderstruck talks about the arduous, voluminous task of researching his historical subjects. The author of the nonfiction bestsellers Devil in the White City and Thunderstruck talks about the arduous, voluminous task of researching his historical subjects. 11:39 www.bn.com/studio erick,larson,thunderstruck,history no no Owner of famed New York eateries Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Caf�, Danny Meyer talks about his new memoir, Setting the Table, and explains why hospitality is the key to the restaurant business. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:01:00 -0500 13:26 www.bn.com/studio meyer,memoir,cooking,restaurant no no The former New Jersey governor discusses The Confession, his memoir about becoming openly gay while still in office. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/writers Arts Tue, 21 Nov 2006 10:01:00 -0500 12:25 www.bn.com/studio mcgreevey,politics,memoir no no The investigative journalist discusses the impact the fast food industry has had on our country -- the subject of his bestseller Fast Food Nation and his new book aimed at preteens and adolescents, Chew on This. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:01:00 -0500 12:05 www.bn.com/studio schlosser,journalism,food no no Master satirist Carl Hiaasen discusses the importance of being angry when writing humor, and his friendship with the late Warren Zevon. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:01:00 -0500 13:08 www.bn.com/studio hiaasen,fiction,satire no no Mark Winegardner talks about the pressures of continuing Mario Puzo's Godfather series, and his approach to carrying on its legacy. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:01:00 -0500 10:26 www.bn.com/studio winegardner,godfather,fiction no no A former nurse, Berg talks about how the profession is a great school for writing, as well as the pleasure of doing public readings. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 7 Nov 2006 10:01:00 -0500 10:32 www.bn.com/studio berg,fiction no no The author of White Oleander tells how a rejection letter inspired her most acclaimed work, plus discussion of her new novel, Paint It Black. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 3 Nov 2006 10:01:00 -0500 12:36 www.bn.com/studio fitch,fiction no no The massively popular fantasy author talks about how the genre has changed in the last 30 years, and about beginning a new series with Armageddon's Children. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0500 11:47 www.bn.com/studio brooks,fiction,fantasy no no Before writing the bestseller The Thirteenth Tale, Diane Setterfield was an academic, specializing in French literature and logging time as a translator. She discusses the impact of this career path on her writing. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0500 11:58 www.bn.com/studio setterfield,fiction,thriller no no The man who gives life to Elmo, Kevin Clash talks about his new memoir, My Life as a Furry Red Monster. Elmo chimes in too. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0500 13:43 www.bn.com/studio clash,memoir,elmo,children no no The author of When Madeline Was Young and A Map of the World talks about being a third-generation writer and life in Madison, Wisconsin. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0500 12:04 www.bn.com/studio hamilton,fiction no no Pop culture aficionado Chuck Klosterman discusses growing up in Fargo, North Dakota and his approach to interviews. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0500 14:01 www.bn.com/studio klosterman,essays no no The gregarious Food Network personality talks about how a rainy day changed her life, as well as her acting debut in Cameron Crowe's film Elizabethtown. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0500 9:04 www.bn.com/studio deen,cooking,food no no Sue Monk Kidd discusses turning The Secret Life of Bees from a short story into a novel and reveals that she has no plans for writing a sequel. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0500 10:34 www.bn.com/studio kidd,fiction no no Joyce Carol Oates talks about being taught in a one-room schoolhouse, and the difficulty of writing first drafts. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 6 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0500 14:52 www.bn.com/studio kidd,fiction no no Brad Meltzer discusses how meeting former presidents Bush and Clinton informed his latest bestseller, The Book of Fate. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:01:00 -0500 15:14 www.bn.com/studio meltzer,fiction,thrillers no no Author of the bestselling international thrillers The Amber Room and The Templar Legacy, Steve Berry reveals the secrets to his success -- like keeping his day job. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:01:00 -0500 10:20 www.bn.com/studio berry,thrillers,fiction no no Acclaimed author Joan Didion discusses the differences between writing novels and essays, as well as her forays into screenwriting. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:01:00 -0500 15:43 www.bn.com/studio didion,essays no no Daniel Silva discusses the blurring of fact and fiction in his bestselling political thrillers The Kill Artist and The Messenger. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:01:00 -0500 16:37 www.bn.com/studio silva,fiction,thillers no no Bestselling fantasy author Sherrilyn Kenyon talks about the origins of her Dark-Hunter series and her historical romance alter ego, Kinley MacGregor. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:01:00 -0500 11:50 www.bn.com/studio kenyon,fantasy,romance,historical no no John Grogan talks about the importance of journal writing in the creation of Marley & Me, the bestseller about his lovable, troublesome dog. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 8 Sep 2006 10:01:00 -0500 14:57 www.bn.com/studio grogan,dogs,marley,memoir no no Novelist Jennifer Weiner explains why, despite having bestsellers like Good in Bed and Little Earthquakes, she works a daily shift at a coffee shop. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 5 Sep 2006 10:01:00 -0500 9:20 www.bn.com/studio weiner,fiction no no Artist-turned-author Julia Glass tells how her training in painting colored her novels Three Junes and The Whole World Over. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:01:00 -0500 13:43 www.bn.com/studio glass,fiction no no Former crime reporter and current bestselling author Michael Connelly reveals how sometimes the truth is too strange for fiction. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:01:00 -0500 12:19 www.bn.com/studio connelly,fiction,crime,thrillers no no Mystery writer Jacqueline Winspear reveals how the creation of winsome sleuth Maisie Dobbs was her "moment of artistic grace." http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:01:00 -0500 11:33 www.bn.com/studio winspear,mystery,maisie,dobbs no no As documented in his bestselling memoir, Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs grew up in a highly dysfunctional family. But he tells us why he prefers to write when he's happy. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:01:00 -0500 11:50 www.bn.com/studio burroughs,memoir,biography no no Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, talks about growing up in Los Angeles' Chinatown and describes her circuitous route to becoming a writer. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:01:00 -0500 11:01 www.bn.com/studio see,fiction,china no no Hear renegade celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain discuss the many flavors of his writing - from Kitchen Confidential to his latest collection of essays, The Nasty Bits. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:01:00 -0500 10:21 www.bn.com/studio bourdain,chef,cooking,food,essays no no Author of the bestselling Dante Club, Matthew Pearl talks about the pressures of writing the follow-up, The Poe Shadow, and why he thinks historical fiction is such a hot genre. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Tue, 8 Aug 2006 15:31:00 -0500 10:52 www.bn.com/studio pearl,poe,historical,fiction no no Bestselling author and maritime expert Nathaniel Philbrick reveals why he took on one of the most famous vessels in American history for his latest work of narrative nonfiction, Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:31:00 -0500 8:57 www.bn.com/studio philbrick,nonfiction,mayflower,maritime no no Fantasy author Laurell K. Hamilton reveals her unique approach to writing characters, and how they guide the plots of such bestellers as Death of a Darklord and Danse Macabre. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:31:00 -0500 12:48 www.bn.com/studio hamilton,fiction,fantasy,paranormal,romance no no Emily Giffin, author of bestsellers Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and Baby Proof, discusses journal writing, her previous career as a lawyer, and the impact of becoming a parent on her writing. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:31:00 -0500 10:05 www.bn.com/studio giffin,fiction no no Food Network personality and cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis talks about why she feels her recipes resonate with so many. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 rss@barnesandnoble.com Arts Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:01:00 -0500 Barnes & Noble.com Food Network personality and cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis talks about why she feels her recipes resonate with so many. Food Network personality and cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis talks about why she feels her recipes resonate with so many. 13:07 www.bn.com/studio food,network,giada,delaurentiis,cooking,cookbooks no no Children's book author David Shannon talks about his writing/illustrating process, and how it feels to be regarded as a "rock star" among his young fans for books like Good Boy, Fergus! http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:01:00 -0500 10:11 www.bn.com/studio shannon,childrens,fergus,illustrator no no Best known for her bestselling Vampire Chronicles series, Anne Rice has switched gears to focus on the story of the life of Christ. Hear Rice reveal what inspired this dramatic divergence. http://media.barnesandnoble.com/index.jsp?fr_chl=4f1e67180775c0199816531cf6d28855b99bed39 Arts Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:01:00 -0500 13:43 www.bn.com/studio rice,horror,fantasy,paranormal,vampires no no