» Bill Konigsberg will discuss how his own life experiences inspired him to write about a star high school quarterback who is gay.

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» Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor will discuss why she wrote a book about her journey from a debilitating stroke to full recovery.

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» Donna Eden will discuss her women's guide to using energy medicine to promote and maintain optimal physical and mental well-being .

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» Bestselling author Sarah Vowell discusses her latest book which offers and examination of New England Puritans.

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» Michael Dowd discusses his book about evolution theology.

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» Kathleen Norris discusses her book, which is part memoir and part meditation.

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» Moustafa Bayoumi discusses his book, and how life has changed for the Arab American and the Muslim American community.

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» Selden Edwards discusses his debut novel that spans generations, ranging from fin de siècle Vienna through the pivotal moments of the twentieth century.

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» Hip-hop icon, ordained minister, father of six, and star of MTV’s top-rated show, "Run's House", Rev Run, discusses his book.

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» Silicon Valley reporter, Sarah Lacy, discusses her new book, Once You're Lucky, Twice You're Good: The Rebirth of Silicon Valley and the Rise of Web 2.0.

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