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Barnes & Noble Studio Barnes & Noble rss@barnesandnoble.com barnes,noble,books,authors,writers,bn,bn.com,barnesandnoble,lanpher,interview no no In a video edition of One on One, Sarah Waters joined host Katherine Lanpher on the stage at our Union Square Store to discuss her novel, The Little Stranger. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 5 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A video One on One with Sarah Waters In a video edition of One on One, Sarah Waters joined host Katherine Lanpher on the stage at our Union Square Store to discuss her novel, The Little Stranger. 32:40 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,waters,fiction no no The author of the popular Tess Monoghan mysteries talks with Katherine Lanpher about her new standalone novel, Life Sentences. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 9 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with author Laura Lippman The author of the popular Tess Monoghan mysteries talks with Katherine Lanpher about her new standalone novel, Life Sentences. 41:21 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,lippman,mystery,fiction,tess monoghan no no Katherine Lanpher joins the author of luminous and inventive novels like The Ghost in Love for an in-depth conversation in the One on One studio. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with author Jonathan Carroll Katherine Lanpher joins the author of luminous and inventive novels like The Ghost in Love for an in-depth conversation in the One on One studio. 30:01 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,jonathan carroll,fiction no no Katherine Lanpher talks with beloved cookbook author Marcella Hazan and her husband/writing partner Victor in the One on One studio. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Katherine Lanpher talks with Marcella and Victor Hazan Katherine Lanpher talks with beloved cookbook author Marcella Hazan and her husband/writing partner Victor in the One on One studio. 31:38 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,marcella hazan,victor hazan,cooking,cookbook no no In a special video edition of One on One, the beloved singer-songwriter joined Katherine Lanpher for an unforgettable night of conversation and music at our Union Square store in New York. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A special video One on One with Paul Simon In a special video edition of One on One, the beloved singer-songwriter joined Katherine Lanpher for an unforgettable night of conversation and music at our Union Square store in New York. 69:49 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,paul simon,music no no The acclaimed writer behind My Beautiful Laundrette and Something to Tell You joins Katherine Lanpher in the One on One Studio. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with acclaimed writer Hanif Kureishi The acclaimed writer behind My Beautiful Laundrette and Something to Tell You joins Katherine Lanpher in the One on One Studio. 28:35 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,hanif kureishi,fiction no no Katherine Lanpher talks with composer and singer-songwriter Randy Newman in the One on One Studio about writing music for film, for himself, and his latest CD, Harps and Angels. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with singer-songwriter Randy Newman Katherine Lanpher talks with composer and singer-songwriter Randy Newman in the One on One Studio about writing music for film, for himself, and his latest CD, Harps and Angels. 28:20 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,randy newman,composer,music no no The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead joins Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio to discuss her highly-anticipated companion novel to Gilead, Home. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 1 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winner Marilynne Robinson The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead joins Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio to discuss her highly-anticipated companion novel to Gilead, Home. 28:20 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,marilynne robinson,gilead,fiction,novels no no The master of espionage fiction joins Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio to discuss his latest novel, The Spies of Warsaw. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The master of espionage fiction discusses his latest novel The master of espionage fiction joins Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio to discuss his latest novel, The Spies of Warsaw. 36:11 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,furst,espionage,spy,fiction,thriller no no Elizabeth George, the queen of British mystery - actually an Ohio native who now lives and writes in Washington State - talks with Katherine Lanpher about her Inspector Lynley series. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with the reigning queen of British mystery Elizabeth George, the queen of British mystery - actually an Ohio native who now lives and writes in Washington State - talks with Katherine Lanpher about her Inspector Lynley series. 32:45 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,elizabeth george,mystery,crime no no A special video edition of One on One with Emmylou Harris, recorded live at our Union Square store in New York. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A special video One on One with Emmylou Harris A special video edition of One on One with Emmylou Harris, recorded live at our Union Square store in New York. 56:23 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,emmylou,harris,music no no The legendary Chilean-American author talks with host Katherine Lanpher about her selection of heartfelt memoirs, including The Sum of Our Days. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The legendary writer discusses letters, books, family and superstitution The legendary Chilean-American author talks with host Katherine Lanpher about her selection of heartfelt memoirs, including The Sum of Our Days. 22:10 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,allende no no Jennifer Finney Boylan talks with Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio about her latest unforgettable memoir, I'm Looking Through You: Growing up Haunted. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with English professor, novelist and memoirist Jennifer Finney Boylan Jennifer Finney Boylan talks with Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio about her latest unforgettable memoir, I'm Looking Through You: Growing up Haunted. 30:19 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,finney,boylan,biography,memoir,transsexuals no no The Harvard Divinity School alum and acclaimed author joins Katherine Lanpher to discuss I Don't Believe in Atheists, his sharp critique of today's radical opponents of religion. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Chris Hedges discusses his book I Don't Believe in Atheists The Harvard Divinity School alum and acclaimed author joins Katherine Lanpher to discuss I Don't Believe in Atheists, his sharp critique of today's radical opponents of religion. 37:20 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,hedges,religion,science no no The acclaimed modern master goes One on One with host Katherine Lanpher to discuss his compelling body of work, including his riveting novel, The Reserve. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with Russell Banks, one of America's most prestigious fiction writers The acclaimed modern master goes One on One with host Katherine Lanpher to discuss his compelling body of work, including his riveting novel, The Reserve. 37:47 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,banks,fiction,reserve no no The wryly funny writer joins Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio to talk about her debut collection of literary essays, I Was Told There'd Be Cake. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Sloane Crosley on her collection of essays, I Was Told There'd Be Cake The wryly funny writer joins Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio to talk about her debut collection of literary essays, I Was Told There'd Be Cake. 24:10 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,crosley,essays,humor no no The beloved comic actor-turned-novelist chats about how he made the transition and the story behind his second novel, The Woman Who Wouldn't. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with actor, screenwriter and novelist Gene Wilder The beloved comic actor-turned-novelist chats about how he made the transition and the story behind his second novel, The Woman Who Wouldn't. 30:30 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,wilder,fiction,comic,actor no no Newbery Medal-winning author Lois Lowry chats with host Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio about her latest book for young readers, The Willoughbys. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Newbery Medal-winner Lois Lowry on her latest book for young readers Newbery Medal-winning author Lois Lowry chats with host Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio about her latest book for young readers, The Willoughbys. 35:34 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,lowry,children,teen,fiction no no The author of the National Book Award-winning The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing talks with Katherine Lanpher about the joy of creating provocative books for young readers. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with National Book Award-winner M. 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Anderson The author of the National Book Award-winning The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing talks with Katherine Lanpher about the joy of creating provocative books for young readers. 28:50 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,anderson,children,teen,fiction no no The maverick book jacket designer talks with Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio about The Learners - the wild and witty sequel to his debut novel, The Cheese Monkeys. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio The maverick book designer lifts the cover on his novel The Learners The maverick book jacket designer talks with Katherine Lanpher in the One on One studio about The Learners - the wild and witty sequel to his debut novel, The Cheese Monkeys. 31:27 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,kidd,learners,design,art no no Toby Barlow joins Katherine Lanpher in our One on One studio to discuss his intensely thrilling debut novel about bands of feral dogs/humans running wild in East L.A., Sharp Teeth. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Toby Barlow talks about his thrilling debut novel Sharp Teeth Toby Barlow joins Katherine Lanpher in our One on One studio to discuss his intensely thrilling debut novel about bands of feral dogs/humans running wild in East L.A., Sharp Teeth. 16:46 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,barlow,thrillers,fiction,horror,supernatural,werewolves no no The author of Clockers and co-writer of The Wire joins Katherine Lanpher in the studio to discuss Lush Life, his latest streetsmart novel about clashing urban worlds. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Richard Price discusses his latest streetsmart novel Lush Life The author of Clockers and co-writer of The Wire joins Katherine Lanpher in the studio to discuss Lush Life, his latest streetsmart novel about clashing urban worlds. 34:11 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,price,fiction,clockers,wire,crime,urban no no John Richardson joins Katherine Lanpher in the studio to discuss his fascinating portrait of a the master artist, A Life of Picasso: The Triumphant Years, 1917-1932. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio John Richardson paints a fascinating portrait of artist Pablo Picasso John Richardson joins Katherine Lanpher in the studio to discuss his fascinating portrait of a the master artist, A Life of Picasso: The Triumphant Years, 1917-1932. 28:57 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,richardson,picasso,art,biography no no Susanna Sonnenberg talks with Katherine Lanpher about Her Last Death - her riveting memoir about growing up with a complicated, difficult mother. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Susanna Sonnenberg discusses her memoir Her Last Death Susanna Sonnenberg talks with Katherine Lanpher about Her Last Death - her riveting memoir about growing up with a complicated, difficult mother. 31:38 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,sonnenberg,mother,daughter,memoir,biography,relationships no no Sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh talks with Katherine Lanpher about Gang Leader for a Day - a chronicle of his time spent with one of Chicago's most dangerous gangs. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Sudhir Venkatesh on his time spent with one of Chicago's most dangerous gangs Sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh talks with Katherine Lanpher about Gang Leader for a Day - a chronicle of his time spent with one of Chicago's most dangerous gangs. 27:18 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,sudhir,venkatesh,sociology,gangs,memoir no no Newspaper columnist Kelly Corrigan talks with Katherine Lanpher about her moving memoir that examines "that sliver of time when parenthood and childhood overlap," The Middle Place. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Kelly Corrigan discusses her moving memoir The Middle Place Newspaper columnist Kelly Corrigan talks with Katherine Lanpher about her moving memoir that examines "that sliver of time when parenthood and childhood overlap," The Middle Place. 28:26 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,corrigan,memoir,parents,family,relationships,biography no no The New Yorker music critic talks with Katherine Lanpher about his acclaimed music overview, The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with The New Yorker music critic Alex Ross The New Yorker music critic talks with Katherine Lanpher about his acclaimed music overview, The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century. 29:35 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,ross,music no no Radio producer Dave Isay talks with Katherine Lanpher about Listening Is an Act of Love - a compilation of the most remarkable stories from his oral history project, StoryCorps. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Dave Isay on his oral history project Listening Is an Act of Love Radio producer Dave Isay talks with Katherine Lanpher about Listening Is an Act of Love - a compilation of the most remarkable stories from his oral history project, StoryCorps. 32:37 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,isay,radio,stories,biography no no Katherine Lanpher turns the tables on James Lipton in a revealing chat with the master celebrity interviewer and host of the television program Inside the Actors Studio. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Celebrity interviewer James Lipton plays the role of interviewee Katherine Lanpher turns the tables on James Lipton in a revealing chat with the master celebrity interviewer and host of the television program Inside the Actors Studio. 34:45 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,lipton,actor,theater,television no no The Newbery Medal winner chats with Katherine Lanpher about her very first picture book, Great Joy - an enchanting holiday tale for young readers. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A chat with Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo The Newbery Medal winner chats with Katherine Lanpher about her very first picture book, Great Joy - an enchanting holiday tale for young readers. 21:20 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,dicamillo,children,fiction no no The National Book Award winning author talks with Katherine Lanpher about his poignant book for young readers, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Sherman Alexie discusses his heartbreaking and funny novel inspired by his own life The National Book Award winning author talks with Katherine Lanpher about his poignant book for young readers, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. 36:12 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,alexie,teen,fiction no no Stephen Schlesinger talks with Katherine Lanpher about editing Journals: 1952-2000, a landmark collection of reflections by his father, esteemed historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Stephen Schlesinger on editing the works of his father, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Stephen Schlesinger talks with Katherine Lanpher about editing Journals: 1952-2000, a landmark collection of reflections by his father, esteemed historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. 31:37 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,schlesinger no no Louis Auchincloss talks with Katherine Lanpher about The Headmaster's Dilemma, in which he returns to the New England prep school setting of his famous The Rector of Justin. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Louis Auchincloss discusses his return to a New England prep school setting Louis Auchincloss talks with Katherine Lanpher about The Headmaster's Dilemma, in which he returns to the New England prep school setting of his famous The Rector of Justin. 29:30 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,auchincloss,fiction no no Bliss Broyard talks with Katherine Lanpher about her memoir, One Drop: My Father's Hidden Life - A Story of Race and Family Secrets. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Bliss Broyard discusses her examination of her father's life Bliss Broyard talks with Katherine Lanpher about her memoir, One Drop: My Father's Hidden Life - A Story of Race and Family Secrets. 26:56 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,broyard,family,memoir,fathers,daughters,biography no no Charlotte Mosley talks with Katherine Lanpher about her intriguing collection of letters with a legacy, The Mitfords: Letters Between Six Sisters. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Charlotte Mosley on her collection of letters written by the celebrated Mitford sisters Charlotte Mosley talks with Katherine Lanpher about her intriguing collection of letters with a legacy, The Mitfords: Letters Between Six Sisters. 30:09 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,mosley,biography,mitford no no Esteemed illustrator Maira Kalman talks with Katherine Lanpher about the shades of her latest vibrant project, The Principles of Uncertainty. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with illustrator Maira Kalman Esteemed illustrator Maira Kalman talks with Katherine Lanpher about the shades of her latest vibrant project, The Principles of Uncertainty. 25:09 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,kalman,illustration,design,art no no Patricia Hampl joins Katherine Lanpher in the studio to discuss her thoughtful and affecting meditation on the death of her parents, The Florist's Daughter. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Patricia Hampl discusses her intimate memoir The Florist's Daughter Patricia Hampl joins Katherine Lanpher in the studio to discuss her thoughtful and affecting meditation on the death of her parents, The Florist's Daughter. 35:48 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,hampl,biography,memoir,daughter no no Ann Patchett joins Katherine Lanpher in the studio to discuss her provocative and moving new novel, Run. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio A conversation with bestselling novelist Ann Patchett Ann Patchett joins Katherine Lanpher in the studio to discuss her provocative and moving new novel, Run. 31:47 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,patchett,fiction,novel,run no no Conn Iggulden talks about his Dangerous Book for Boys - his breakout bestseller that covers those essential skills that every boy from eight to eighty should master. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Bestselling author Conn Iggulden on the Dangerous Book for Boys Conn Iggulden talks about his Dangerous Book for Boys - his breakout bestseller that covers those essential skills that every boy from eight to eighty should master. 31:56 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,iggulden,fiction,dangerous,boys,children no no Debut novelist Matthew Eck talks with host Katherine Lanpher about his riveting meditation on modern war, The Farther Shore. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Matthew Eck discusses his haunting war novel The Farther Shore Debut novelist Matthew Eck talks with host Katherine Lanpher about his riveting meditation on modern war, The Farther Shore. 26:35 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,eck,fiction,war,military,novel no no The award-winning writer discusses the inspirations and research behind Away - her epic and intimate novel starring the unforgettable heroine Lillian Leyb. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 8 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Amy Bloom shares the inspiration behind her moving novel, Away The award-winning writer discusses the inspirations and research behind Away - her epic and intimate novel starring the unforgettable heroine Lillian Leyb. 31:34 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,bloom,fiction,novel,away,jewish no no American historian Robert Dallek joins Katherine Lanpher to discuss his talent for illuminating the lives of the Presidents in works like Nixon and Kissinger: Partners in Power. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Robert Dallek reflects on his talent for illuminating the lives of the Presidents American historian Robert Dallek joins Katherine Lanpher to discuss his talent for illuminating the lives of the Presidents in works like Nixon and Kissinger: Partners in Power. 37:14 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,dallek,biography,history,politics,government,presidents no no Former New Yorker editor Frances Kiernan talks with host Katherine Lanpher about Brooke Astor, in an interview taped shortly before Mrs. Astor's death. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Frances Kiernan discusses her biography of socialite Brooke Astor Former New Yorker editor Frances Kiernan talks with host Katherine Lanpher about Brooke Astor, in an interview taped shortly before Mrs. Astor's death. 44:34 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,kiernan,biography,astor,socialites no no Biographer Hermione Lee chats with Katherine Lanpher about the meticulous literary portraits she's painted of fascinating figures, including Victorian novelist Edith Wharton. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/oneonone/index.asp rss@barnesandnoble.com arts Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0400 www.bn.com/studio Hermione Lee on her portrait of Victorian novelist Edith Wharton Biographer Hermione Lee chats with Katherine Lanpher about the meticulous literary portraits she's painted of fascinating figures, including Victorian novelist Edith Wharton. 41:36 www.bn.com/studio lanpher,wharton,biography,literature no no