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 Exclusive Video Interviews Our exclusive video interviews allow you to sit in on a talk with some of today’s top authors -- and even see them in action at our Barnes & Noble store events. If you can’t come to see them in person, this is a great new way to Meet the Writers. Alan Greenspan
Former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, avid musician, and author of The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World, Alan Greenspan takes readers on a revealing tour of both his own remarkable experiences and the path of the global economy -- and how both have shaped our world -- in his highly anticipated memoir. In our exclusive interview, watch as Dr. Greenspan shares fascinating insights into our post-9/11 economy and reflects upon his unparalleled career.
 Peter Yarrow
As a member of the legendary '60s folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, Peter Yarrow wrote and performed music that moved a generation in hits like "Blowin' in the Wind," "If I Had a Hammer," and "Puff, the Magic Dragon." Now, Yarrow and co-composer Lenny Lipton are bringing Puff, the Magic Dragon to a new generation of fans. In our interview, Yarrow invites us into his New York City home to discuss his colorful career as a singer, songwriter, and creator of that unforgettable green monster loved by kids of all ages.
Tina Brown
Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown is poised for her new role as bestselling biographer with The Diana Chronicles -- an intimate look at the life of the late Princess of Wales. In our live webcast from the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New York City, Brown was joined by 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl for a memorable conversation about the People's Princess.
Armistead Maupin
In our live webcast event, Tales of the City author Armistead Maupin and the alternative rock/pop group Elk City joined us for an unforgettable evening of reading, music, and conversation. Maupin read from and discussed his highly anticipated new novel, Michael Tolliver Lives, while Elk City electrified the audience with a performance featuring songs from their latest album, New Believers.
Paulette Jiles
Former journalist, award-winning poet, and New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed novel Enemy Women, Paulette Jiles is an author who steeps her prose in the places she's called home, from the Missouri Ozarks to the sweeping Texas plains. In our interview, Jiles invites us out to her ranch outside San Antonio to discuss her colorful career as a writer and the inspirations behind her work, including the latest Barnes & Noble Recommends selection, Stormy Weather.
Walter Isaacson
Bestselling biographer Walter Isaacson has illuminated the lives of fascinating figures from Henry Kissinger to Benjamin Franklin. His latest work, Einstein: His Life and Universe, is the first full biography of the legendary thinker since the recent release of Einstein's never-before-seen personal letters. In our video interview, watch as Isaacson reveals how and why he selects his subjects, the research behind his writing, and what inspires him to write about American icons.
Bill Bradley
A former Olympic athlete, Knicks basketball star, esteemed Senator, and onetime presidential candidate, Bill Bradley knows all about living a truly fascinating American life. In our exclusive video interview, Bradley talks about his colorful career trajectory, and how -- with books like his latest visionary offering, The New American Story -- he hopes to successfully show readers what it will take to make our country better, stronger, and truer than ever.
Mohsin Hamid
Born in Lahore, Pakistan, educated at Princeton and Harvard, and now living in London, Mohsin Hamid is an author who brings a truly global perspective to his writing. In our exclusive video interview, watch as Hamid reveals how his Pakistani roots have affected his prose, reflects upon his early influences and literary inspirations, and discusses his latest compelling novel about a man caught between two cultures, The Reluctant Fundamentalist.
Chris Bohjalian
A Vermont resident who draws inspiration from his beloved home state, Chris Bohjalian is an author who knows the importance of place when finding one’s “voice.” In our exclusive video interview, Bohjalian invites us into his home, discusses his writing process, and shares the stories behind some of his bestselling books, including the latest Barnes & Noble Recommends selection, The Double Bind.
Amy Sedaris
Playwright, comedic actress, and all-around domestic daredevil Amy Sedaris presents a unique collection of tongue-in-cheek entertaining tips in her runaway bestseller, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence. In our exclusive interview, watch as Sedaris talks about how she got interested in entertaining, and gives a fantastically funny demonstration of how to make an Eye Burrito -- a quirky craft featured in her book.
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