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Good point, Alias. I'm impressed by the turnouts for many. They actually had one in Dallas & we were unaware of it, so i wonder how they are advertised, too. Clearly they are reaching readers somehow.
April 27-29, 2019What's on: Preet Bharara, Robert Caro, and a LIVE discussion about The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best-And Worst-Chief Executives
Preet Bharara, A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; midnight & 3 am ET Monday
Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law
Preet Bharara provides an inside look at how the judicial process works drawing from his personal experiences and case histories as a former federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. He's interviewed by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Robert Caro, "Working"
Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing
Robert Caro, Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing
8:25 pm ET Saturday; 10 pm ET Sunday
Robert Caro discusses his book Working with comedian and late night talk show host Conan O'Brien.
LIVE: Ranking the U.S. Presidents by the Nation's Leading Historians
2:30 pm ET Saturday
A discussion on C-SPAN's The Presidents book from the Newseum in Washington, D.C., with Brian Lamb, Susan Swain, and contributors Kenneth Ackerman and David O. Stewart.
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The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best–and Worst–Chief Executives
C-SPAN published its 10th book with PublicAffairs, The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best–and Worst–Chief Executives, edited by Brian Lamb and Susan Swain, on April 23.
The Presidents is organized by C-SPAN's much-cited Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership with special contributions from Douglas Brinkley, Edna Medford and Richard Norton Smith. For more information about all of the historians and the book, go to www.c-span.org/thepresidents.
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Complete Book TV Schedule
https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
I was listening to an interview on NPR with Preet Bharara and his book sounded very interesting. So I put it on my library request list. Therefore, I am happy to see this interview on Book TV.
Sounds like a terrific weekend on BookTV!!
May 4-6, 2019---- LIVE with Kathleen Hall Jamieson
Noon-2 pm ET Sunday
Re-airs 2 pm ET Sunday & midnight ET Monday
Kathleen Hall Jamieson talks about her books and takes viewer questions. Professor Jamieson's books include Packaging the Presidency and Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President.
Join us as she spends two hours responding to viewers' calls, Facebook comments, emails and tweets.
In Depth is a monthly LIVE author interview, featuring your calls, e-mails and tweets for two hours.
After Words with Jennifer Eberhardt, Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; 12 and 3 am ET Monday
Stanford University professor Jennifer Eberhardt offers her insights on implicit racial bias. She's interviewed by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL).
---Tyler Cowen, "Big Business"
Tyler Cowen, Big Business: A Love Letter to an American Anti-Hero
6:50 pm ET Saturday
Tyler Cowen argues that large corporations play an important role in our society and are often unfairly criticized.
----- The C-SPAN Cities Tour takes you to Palo Alto, California, to explore its history and literary life.
Book TV on C-SPAN2: 12 pm ET Saturday
American History TV on C-SPAN3: 2 pm ET Sunday
Join us as the C-SPAN Cities Tour explores the American story - this weekend featuring Palo Alto, California, on Book TV and American History TV. We'll highlight the literary life and history of this city considered the birth place of Silicon Valley. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, this city of 67,000 is home to Stanford University and the Hoover Institution.
On Book TV, all of our non-fiction programming from the city airs this Saturday at 12 pm ET, among the programs...
Leslie Berlin, author of Troublemakers: Silicon Valley's Coming of Age
Tour the "We Shot the War: Overseas Weekly In Vietnam" exhibit located inside the Hoover Institution
Bertrand Patenaude, author of The Big Show in Bololand: The American Relief Expedition to Soviet Russia in the Famine of 1921
Author John A. Farrell researches his upcoming biography on Senator Edward Kennedy at the Hoover Institution
Jonathan Rodden, author of Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide
Palo Alto Rock and Roll History from author Bo Crane
And more, including a visit to the Hewlett-Packard Garage
Visit our special C-SPAN Cities Tour page, where segments are available to view after they air. Also follow us on Twitter @CSPANCities for pictures and links from the places we visit.
About C-SPAN Cities Tour: Join us the first and third weekends of each month as we travel the country to profile American cities. Our video journalists visit literary and historic sites and interview local historians and non-fiction authors.
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The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best–and Worst–Chief Executives
C-SPAN recently published its 10th book with PublicAffairs, The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best–and Worst–Chief Executives, edited by Brian Lamb and Susan Swain.
The Presidents is organized by C-SPAN's much-cited Historians Survey of Presidential Leadership with special contributions from Douglas Brinkley, Edna Medford and Richard Norton Smith. For more information about all of the historians and the book, go to www.c-span.org/thepresidents.
--------Complete Book TV Schedule-------
https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
With family this weekend, we had a good discussion about how much we value BookTV. I mentioned your posts, too, Alias. It seems each of us make a point of finding out what is on & when. My sister-in-law was unaware that the website offered viewings, btw. Once more knowing Alias paid off! ;-)
madrano wrote: "With family this weekend, we had a good discussion about how much we value BookTV. I mentioned your posts, too, Alias. It seems each of us make a point of finding out what is on & when. My sister-i...":)
May 11-13, 2019--- After Words with Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), "Our Lost Declaration"
After Words with Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Our Lost Declaration: America's Fight Against Tyranny from King George to the Deep State
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; 12 and 3 am ET Monday
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah offers his thoughts on the overreach of government in colonial times and today. He's interviewed by Georgetown Law professor Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz.
---- Melinda Gates, "The Moment of Lift"
Melinda Gates, The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World
10:55 pm ET Saturday; 7 pm ET Sunday
Philanthropist, businesswoman and global advocate Melinda Gates discusses her life and work with women around the world.
---- Joseph Stiglitz, "People, Power, Profits"
Joseph Stiglitz, People, Power, and Profits: Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent
9 pm ET Saturday
Economist Joseph Stiglitz argues that big companies dominating large sectors of the economy are contributing to inequality and a slowdown in growth.
Complete Book TV Schedule
https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
This looks good. Thanks for the info.
May 18-20, 2019-----Gaithersburg Book Festival
LIVE 10:15 am to 5:05 pm ET Saturday
Book TV is LIVE from the 2019 Gaithersburg Book Festival with author discussions on the foster care system, athletes and activism, race and gender in America and more. Featured authors include:
Susan Page, The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty
Etan Thomas, We Matter: Athletes and Activism
Vince Houghton, Nuking the Moon: And Other Intelligence Schemes and Military Plots Left on the Drawing Board
2019 Gaithersburg Book Festival
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Jill Biden, "Where The Light Enters"
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Jill Biden, Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself
8:50 am & 10 pm ET Sunday
Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, discusses her family and career. She's joined in conversation by actress Tracy Pollan.
---- After Words with Anuradha Bhagwati
After Words with Anuradha Bhagwati, Unbecoming: A Memoir of Disobedience
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; 12 and 3 am ET Monday
Anuradha Bhagwati details her time in the Marine Corps and her efforts to overturn the ban on women in combat. She's interviewed by Retired Lt. Colonel Kate Germano, author of Fight Like a Girl.
---- Myron Magnet, "Clarence Thomas and the Lost Constitution"
Myron Magnet, Clarence Thomas and the Lost Constitution
11 pm ET Saturday; 6:20 pm ET Sunday
City Journal editor-at-large Myron Magnet looks at Clarence Thomas' tenure on the Supreme Court and examines many of his opinions.
-------- The C-SPAN Cities Tour takes you to Milwaukee, WI, to explore its history and literary life.
Book TV on C-SPAN2: 5:10 pm ET Saturday
American History TV on C-SPAN3: 2 pm ET Sunday
Join us as the C-SPAN Cities Tour explores the American story - this weekend featuring Milwaukee on Book TV and American History TV. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and home to about 600,000, it's the host city of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. We travel the city to learn about its history, multi-ethnic culture, and literary life.
On Book TV, all of our non-fiction programming from the city airs this Saturday at 5:10 pm ET. Among the programs...
Aaron Frank, The Harley-Davidson Story
John Gurda, Miller Time: A History of Miller Brewing Company
Philip Rocco, Obamacare Wars: Federalism, State Politics, and the Affordable Care Act
Rachel Buff, Against the Deportation Terror: Organizing for Immigrant Rights in the Twentieth Century
James Cameron, A Time of Terror: A Survivor's Story. In 1930, 16 year old James Cameron survived a lynching attempt. Before his 2006 passing, he penned his memoir A Time of Terror. We go to the Black Holocaust Museum to hear this story
And more, including a visit to the Milwaukee Public Library
Visit our special C-SPAN Cities Tour page, where segments are available to view after they air. Also follow us on Twitter @CSPANCities for pictures and links from the places we visit.
-------------Complete Book TV Schedule
https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
Good line up of guests. Looking forward to it all.
June 1-3, 2019---LIVE with Evan Thomas
Evan Thomas
Noon-2 pm ET Sunday
Re-airs 2 pm ET Sunday & midnight ET Monday
Author and biographer Evan Thomas talks about his books and takes viewer questions. Mr. Thomas is the author of ten books, including The Wise Men, Ike's Bluff, Being Nixon, and, most recently, First: Sandra Day O'Connor.
Join us as he spends two hours responding to viewers' calls, Facebook comments, emails and tweets.
---After Words with Scott Pelley, Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter's Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; 12 and 3 am ET Monday
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley discusses major news events he covered as a reporter and offers his thoughts on a free press. He's interviewed by CNN political analyst David Gregory.
----Tony Horwitz, Spying on the South
5:15 pm ET Saturday, 8 pm ET Sunday
The late Tony Horwitz recounted the travels of Frederick Law Olmstead during the lead-up to the Civil War. Olmstead, prior to his career as a famed parks architect, was a reporter for the New York Times. Writing under the nom de plume "Yeoman," he was assigned by the newspaper to write about life in the South. Mr. Horwitz died on May 27th at the age of 60.
-----**** 2019 PEN American Literary Gala ******
7 pm ET Saturday, 4 pm ET Sunday
Comedian John Oliver hosted the 2019 PEN American Literary Gala. Awards were given to investigative journalist Bob Woodward, professor and lawyer Anita Hill and Scholastic chairman and CEO Richard Robinson.
----The C-SPAN Cities Tour takes you to Reno, Nevada, to explore its history and literary life.
Book TV on C-SPAN2: 12 pm ET Saturday
American History TV on C-SPAN3: 2 pm ET Sunday
Join us as the C-SPAN Cities Tour explores the American Story — this weekend featuring Reno, Nevada, on Book TV and American History TV. We'll highlight the literary life and history of this city of about 250,000 people. Built on the gaming industry, it's located in the northwest part of the state at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Today, the city is known for its tourism industry and is home to the University of Nevada, Reno.
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
I read and loved Being Nixon: A Man Divided by Evan Thomas It was well written, informative and even handed. I will definitely read more of his books. Happy to see him on the show. I'll have to DVR it.
The PEN Gala sounds fun—i’ll be watching that.
June 8-10, 2019LIVE 11 am ET, Saturday & Sunday
Book TV will be LIVE from the 35th annual Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago with two days of author talks, featuring:
-- SATURDAY
Journalist Rachel Louise Snyder, No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us
Gun reform advocate Andy Parker, For Alison: The Murder of a Young Journalist and a Father's Fight for Gun Safety
University of Chicago history professor Kathleen Belew, Bringing the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America
Historian Anna Lisa-Cox, The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers and the Struggle for Equality
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Slate national editor Josh Levin, The Queen: The Forgotten Life Behind an American Myth
Education activist Bill Ayers, About Becoming a Teacher
Journalist Dorothy Butler Gilliam, Trailblazer: A Pioneering Journalist's Fight to Make the Media Look More Like America
University of Chicago professor Eve Ewing, Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago's South Side
George Will, "The Conservative Sensibility"
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After Words with George Will, The Conservative Sensibility
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; 12 and 3 am ET Monday
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will offers his thoughts on American conservatism. He's interviewed by National Review senior editor, Jonah Goldberg
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
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Full schedule
https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers and the Struggle for Equality is exactly the book i’ve wanted for a few years! Thanks to Anna-Lisa Cox for writing it and Alias for uncovering it for me.
I lucked out—my library had an eBook version available.
I want to again thank you for posting BookTV listings, Alias. I’m reading the above-mentioned book by Cox. This isn’t exactly what i had been seeking but that is because i was unaware how early Africa Americans settled West. The Northwest Territory (today’s Ohio, Indiana, etc.) was open as a no slavery area and many former slaves migrated there. (To be fair, the enforcement was lax, so slavery was present.) Indeed, this migration of African Americans was bigger than the “Great Migration” of the 20th century. As you can see, i’m learning much about our country’s history.
Glad you are enjoying the book TV listings deb. Thank you for the feedback.
June 22-24, 2019What's On:
• Ex-CIA analyst Nada Bakos recounts her time tracking terrorists for the agency
• Historian David McCullough discusses the The Pioneers who settled the Northwest Territory
The Targeter: My Life in the CIA, Hunting Terrorists and Challenging the White HouseAfter Words with Nada Bakos, The Targeter: My Life in the CIA, Hunting Terrorists and Challenging the White House
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; 12 and 3 am ET Monday
Former CIA intelligence analyst Nada Bakos offers her insight into the inner workings of the agency and her work in tracking terrorists. She's interviewed by Intelligence Committee member Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN).
The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal WestDavid McCullough, The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West
11 pm ET Saturday; 8:10 pm ET Sunday
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough recounts the pioneers who settled the Northwest Territory, which would become the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.
The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America’s Best--and Worst--Chief ExecutivesBrian Lamb, Susan Swain, James Traub and Peter Drummey, The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best—and Worst—Chief Executives
7:30 pm ET Saturday; 1 pm ET Sunday; 3:55 am ET Monday
Author James Traub and historian Peter Drummey, contributors to The Presidents, discuss the presidency and John Quincy Adams from the Massachusetts Historical Society.
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Full TV Schedule
https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
Alias, interesting that the McCullough book is about the same time & place as the above mentioned The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers and the Struggle for Equality by Anna-Lisa Cox. She zeroes in on the African Americans who settled there and the horrors for these freed people are disappointing. I had not heard this history previously.
June 29-July 3, 2019What's On:
• George Sorial shares his experience working for the Trump Organization
• The Washington Post's Anna Fifield discusses North Korea's Kim Jong Un and the Kim dynasty
• Sen. Mitch McConnell and Roy Brownell explore the contributions of Kentucky lawmakers to the U.S. Senate
View the complete schedule
--- Weekend Highlights:
*** After Words with George Sorial, The Real Deal: My Decades Fighting Battles and Winning Wars with Trump
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; 12 am and 3 am ET Monday
George Sorial discusses his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He's interviewed by John Avlon, CNN anchor and senior political analyst.
*** Anna Fifield, The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un
9:20 pm ET Saturday; 10:30 am ET Sunday
Anna Fifield, Beijing bureau chief for The Washington Post, talks about the dynastic mission of the Kim family and its latest head, Kim Jong Un.
*** Sen. Mitch McConnell and Roy Brownell, The U.S. Senate and the Commonwealth: Kentucky Lawmakers and the Evolution of Legislative Leadership
7 pm ET Saturday; 1 am ET Monday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Roy Brownell provide a history of Kentucky lawmakers and their leadership in the U.S. Senate.
Book TV in Prime Time:
Join us July 1-3, starting at 8 pm ET each night, as we show recent author programs. Highlights include:
Monday: Journalism & Media
Jim Acosta, The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America
Tuesday: Military Memoirs
Sen. Tom Cotton, Sacred Duty: A Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery
Wednesday: Legal History
Brenda Wineapple, The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
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For Full Schedule
https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
What a schedule for the next few days. Thanks for the link, Alias.
July 4th Holiday WeekendJuly 4-8, 2019
Holiday weekend: Book TV begins Thursday
--vvWhat's On:
• Professor Paul Kengor discusses his books and takes viewer questions live on In Depth
• Jamil Jivani examines violent movements around the world and the young men who are drawn to them
View the complete schedule
----- Weekend Highlights:
LIVE with Paul Kengor
Noon-2 pm ET Sunday
Re-air 2 pm and 10 pm ET Sunday
Author and Grove City College professor Paul Kengor talks about his books and takes viewer questions. Professor Kengor's books include Dupes, Takedown and the recently published The Divine Plan: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Dramatic End of the Cold War. He has also written about the spiritual lives of Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush and Hillary Clinton.
Join us as he spends two hours responding to viewers' calls, Facebook comments, emails and tweets.
In Depth is a monthly LIVE author interview, featuring your calls, e-mails and tweets for two hours.
----- After Words with Jamil Jivani, "Why Young Men"
After Words with Jamil Jivani, Why Young Men: The Dangerous Allure of Violent Movements and What We Can Do About It
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; 12 am and 3 am ET Monday
Jamil Jivani examines the rise in violence committed by young men around the world. He's interviewed by Brooklyn Law School professor Bennett Capers.
-----Book TV Holiday Weekend Programming:
Join us starting Thursday for holiday weekend programming. Highlights include:
-- Thursday
Contributors to C-SPAN's latest book, The Presidents, discuss their rankings. 12 pm ET
Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser share how they maintain their relationship despite opposing political views. 7:30 pm ET
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough talks about the settlers of the Northwest Territory. 8:45 pm ET
-- Friday
Former CIA chief of disguise Jonna Mendez reflects on her career. 1:10 am ET
Late historian Tony Horwitz recounts Frederick Law Olmstead's reports from the South in the lead-up to the Civil War. 7:20 pm ET
---The C-SPAN Cities Tour takes you to Missoula, Montana, to explore its history and literary life.
--Book TV on C-SPAN2: 12 pm ET Saturday
American History TV on C-SPAN3: 2 pm ET Sunday
Join us as the C-SPAN Cities Tour explores the American story — this weekend featuring Missoula, Montana, on Book TV and American History TV. We'll highlight the literary life and history of Montana's second largest city, which sits in the western part of the state at the heart of the Northern Rocky Mountains. From the city known for its literary landscape, we'll hear from local authors about the area's history, political figures and interesting characters.
- THIS WEEKEND Book TV Visits Missoula, MT
Visit our special C-SPAN Cities Tour page, where segments are available to view after they air. Also follow us on Twitter @CSPANCities for pictures and links from the places we visit.
About C-SPAN Cities Tour: Join us the first and third weekend of each month as we take Book TV and American History TV on the road.
The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best—and Worst—Chief Executives explores the characters and leadership styles of those who have held the nation's highest office.
Order today to add it to your summer reading list.
Stock up and save on gear from the C-SPAN Store this Fourth of July weekend! Get up to 20% off with promo code USA when you order now through July 8.
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
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View the complete schedule here.
https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
Another good 4th BookTV list of good topics.
July 13-15, 2019*** What's On:
• Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter reflects on his career
• MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid argues that President Trump is a detriment to American democracy
• Apollo 11 anniversary coverage begins with programs featuring Buzz Aldrin, James Donovan, Douglas Brinkley and Charles Fishman
*** Weekend Highlights:
Ash Carter, Inside the Five-Sided Box: Lessons from a Lifetime of Leadership in the Pentagon
10 pm ET Sunday
Former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter describes his experiences and the lessons he learned while working in the Pentagon.
After Words with Joy-Ann Reid, The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm ET Sunday; 12 am and 3 am ET Monday
MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid argues that President Trump is damaging American democracy. She's interviewed by author and journalist Sophia Nelson.
In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, Book TV presents a block of programs on the space mission this weekend. Featured programs include:
1:30 pm ET Saturday — Buzz Aldrin, No Dream Too High: Life Lessons from a Man Who Walked on the Moon
2:35 pm ET Saturday — James Donovan, Shoot for the Moon: The Space Race and the Extraordinary Voyage of Apollo 11
3 pm ET Saturday — Douglas Brinkley, American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race
3:50 pm ET Saturday — Charles Fishman, One Giant Leap: The Impossible Mission That Flew Us to the Moon
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https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
This should be interesting--agree with her or not, Joy Reid doesn't seem to hold back. I'm glad they are commemorating Apollo as much as they are this year.
July 20-22, 2019• Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino discuss the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
• Suketu Mehta examines global anti-immigrant sentiments
• Legal analyst Kim Wehle talks about her guide to understanding the U.S. Constitution
-- After Words with Mollie Hemingway & Carrie Severino, Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm and midnight ET Sunday; 3 am ET Monday
The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway and Judicial Crisis Network's Carrie Severino examine the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the future of the court. They're interviewed by Los Angeles Times Supreme Court correspondent David Savage.
-- Suketu Mehta, This Land Is Our Land: An Immigrant's Manifesto
8:55 pm ET Saturday
Suketu Mehta talks about the global backlash against immigrants and argues that Western countries would be better off if they accepted more of them.
-- Kim Wehle, How to Read the Constitution and Why
11 pm ET Sunday
CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle offers her guide to reading and understanding the U.S. Constitution.
--- The C-SPAN Cities Tour takes you to Traverse City, Michigan, to explore its history and literary life.
Book TV on C-SPAN2: Noon ET Saturday
American History TV on C-SPAN3: 2 pm ET Sunday
The C-SPAN Cities Tour is exploring the American story — this weekend featuring Traverse City, Michigan, on Book TV (C-SPAN2) and American History TV (C-SPAN3). We'll highlight the literary life and history of this city located in the greater northern Michigan region. Known as the "Cherry Capital of the World," Traverse City is responsible for two-thirds of the tart cherry production in the U.S. Join us this weekend as we hear from local authors about the area's history, industry and the Great Lakes region.
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Full TV schedule
https://www.c-span.org/series/?bookTv
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
How to Read the Constitution--and Why sounds like a good book. I'm not familiar with author Kimberly Wehle but look forward to seeing her talk.
July 27-29, 2019The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats--Richard A. Clarke
----After Words with Richard Clarke, The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats
10 pm ET Saturday; 9 pm and midnight ET Sunday; 3 am ET Monday
Richard Clarke, former special adviser for cybersecurity under the George W. Bush administration, discusses how to make cyberspace less dangerous. He's interviewed by Dustin Volz, cybersecurity and intelligence reporter for The Wall Street Journal.
-----THIS WEEKEND Book TV Visits FreedomFest
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Book TV recently attended FreedomFest, the annual libertarian conference in Las Vegas, where we covered several author programs.
-----This weekend, we feature:
John Lott, The War on Guns: Arming Yourself Against Gun Control Lies — Lott discusses gun control in America and the myths, he says, that surround it. 9 pm ET Saturday
--Edward Hudgins, Space: The Free-Market Frontier — Hudgins talks about sending humans to Mars. 12:30 am ET Sunday
---Bob Barr, The Meaning of Is: The Squandered Impeachment and Wasted Legacy of William Jefferson Clinton — The former Georgia Congressman talks about the investigation of President Trump and the possibility that he'll be impeached. 8 pm ET Sunday
--Mark Skousen — The FreedomFest founder and producer looks at the politics of author Jack London. 1 am ET Monday
-- E. Jean Carroll, "What Do We Need Men For"
E. Jean Carroll, What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal
8:15 pm ET Saturday; 11:20 pm ET Sunday
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll discusses her experiences of sexual assaults throughout her life, including an alleged assault by Donald Trump in the mid-1990s.
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
Aug. 3-9, 2019-----In Depth is a monthly LIVE author interview, featuring your calls, e-mails and tweets for two hours.
LIVE with Lee Edwards
Noon-2 pm ET Sunday
Re-air at 2 and 10 pm ET Sunday
Author and historian Lee Edwards talks about his books and takes viewer questions. His books include The Conservative Revolution, Goldwater and Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty.
----- A fter Words with Michael Malice, The New Right: A Journey to the Fringe of American Politics
10 pm ET Saturday, 9 pm and midnight ET Sunday, 3 am ET Monday
Michael Malice discusses his firsthand account of the far-right movement and its origins. He's interviewed by The Federalist's Ben Domenech.
--Ganesh Sitaraman, The Public Option: How to Expand Freedom, Increase Opportunity, and Promote Equality
7:45 pm ET Saturday
Ganesh Sitaraman, a former policy director for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), argues that government involvement is more effective in promoting opportunity and equality.
****** Book TV in Prime Time ******
Join us August 5-9, starting at 8 pm ET each night, as we air recent Book TV programs on C-SPAN2. Highlights include:
-Monday: The Supreme Court
Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino, Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court — 8:26 pm ET
-Tuesday: Washington Memoirs
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), Back in the Game: One Gunman, Countless Heroes, and the Fight for My Life — 9:05 pm ET
-Wednesday: The Internet and Silicon Valley
Anna Wiener, Uncanny Valley: A Memoir — 10:50 pm ET
-Thursday: World War II
Lt. Col. Harry Stewart (Ret.), Soaring to Glory: A Tuskegee Airman's Firsthand Account of World War II — 8 pm ET
-Friday: Best Sellers
Joy-Ann Reid, The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story — 9:10 pm ET
---- Book TV on C-SPAN2: Noon ET Saturday
American History TV on C-SPAN3: 2 pm ET Sunday
The C-SPAN Cities Tour has visited 24 different cities in the last 12 months, exploring their history and literary life. Join us this weekend as we bring you highlights from the tour — including Springfield, Illinois; Hawaii; Missoula, Montana; Detroit and much more.
We continue our tour Aug. 17-18 in Bozeman, Montana.
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
Alias Reader wrote: "-Monday: The Supreme CourtMollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino, Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court — 8:26 pm ET..."
I will make a point of finding this one on their web site. Also, i noted the city tours will be recapped on C-Span 3. Sounds good to me.
Aug. 10-16, 2019-- After Words with Terry McAuliffe, Beyond Charlottesville: Taking a Stand Against White Nationalism
10 pm ET Saturday, 9 pm and midnight ET Sunday, 3 am ET Monday
Former Virginia Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe recounts events that led up to the tragedy in Charlottesville following the Unite the Right rally in 2017. He's interviewed by Slate editor Dahlia Lithwick.
---Warren Farrell, The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys are Struggling and What We Can Do About It
5:55 pm ET Saturday and 10 pm ET Sunday
Warren Farrell, chair of the Commission to Create a White House Council on Boys and Men, discusses his book, The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It.
---- Nadina LaSpina, "Such a Pretty Girl"
Nadina LaSpina, Such a Pretty Girl: A Story of Struggle, Empowerment, and Disability Pride
8 pm ET Saturday and 1 am ET Monday
-Nadina LaSpina, who contracted polio as a baby, talks about growing up with a disability and becoming a disability rights activist.
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Join us August 12-16, starting at 8 pm ET each night, as we air recent Book TV programs on C-SPAN2. Highlights include:
--Monday: Biographies
George Packer, Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century — 8:30 pm ET
-- Tuesday: History
Brenda Wineapple, The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation — 8:45 pm ET
-- Wednesday: Politics
Robby Soave, Panic Attack: Young Radicals in the Age of Trump — 8 pm ET
--Thursday: Economics
Joseph Sternberg, The Theft of a Decade: How the Baby Boomers Stole the Millennials' Economic Future — 8 pm ET
--Friday: Author Programs from Recent Book Fairs & Festivals
Rob Scheer, A Forever Family (Gaithersburg Book Festival) — 8 pm ET
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
I'm starting to feel about Book TV the way i do about books--too many, too little time! :-)
:)An abundance of riches for sure.
Aug. 17-23, 2019----- LIVE from the Mississippi Book Festival
10 am ET Saturday
BookTV will be LIVE from the 5th annual Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson. Author talks include:
Professor Dave Tell, Remembering Emmett Till — Race and civil rights discussion
Historian Jacquelyn Dowd Hall, Sisters and Rebels: A Struggle for the Soul of America — Civil War and the South discussion
Author Casey Cep, Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee — True Crime discussion
Historian Alex Kershaw, The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in WWII — World War II discussion
Eric Jay Dolin, Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates — American History discussion
----- After Words with Natalie Wexler, The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System — and How to Fix It
10 pm ET Saturday, 9 pm and midnight ET Sunday, 3 am ET Monday
Journalist Natalie Wexler argues that the U.S. education system can be improved by expanding the curriculum of elementary school students in history, science and the arts. She's interviewed by Kaya Henderson, former chancellor of DC Public Schools.
Book TV in Prime Time:
Join us August 19-23, starting at 8 pm ET each night, as we air recent Book TV programs on C-SPAN2. Highlights include:
---- Monday: Science
Andrew Blum, The Weather Machine: A Journey Inside the Forecast — 8:30 pm ET
--- Tuesday: Secret Intelligence
Annie Jacobsen, Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins — 9:30 pm ET
---- Wednesday: Writing & Publishing
Robert Caro, Working — 8 pm ET
---- Thursday: Medicine & Health Care
Travis Rieder, In Pain: A Bioethicist's Struggle with Opioids — 8 pm ET
---- Friday: After Words
Anuradha Bhagwati, Unbecoming: A Memoir — 10:05 pm ET
--- The C-SPAN Cities Tour takes you to Bozeman, Montana, to explore its history and literary life.
Book TV on C-SPAN2: 6 pm ET Saturday
American History TV on C-SPAN3: 2 pm ET Sunday
The C-SPAN Cities Tour is exploring the American story — this weekend featuring Bozeman, Montana, on Book TV (C-SPAN2) and American History TV (C-SPAN3). We'll highlight the literary life and history of this city located 90 miles from Yellowstone National Park, drawing many tourists to the city. Join us this weekend as we hear from local authors about the area's history, Montana State University's Ivan Doig collection and more.
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
Having recently completed reading Casey Cep's Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee, i'm interested in hearing her speak. I'd also like to catch Robert A. Caro's talk. While i've never read any of his books on Lyndon Baines Johnson, i read an excerpt from his book about writing, which the above talk is following. I found it informative and interesting.
madrano wrote: "Having recently completed reading Casey Cep's Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee, i'm interested in hearing her speak. I'd also like to..."I seldom hear anyone talk about C-SPAN Book TV. Anytime I've mentioned it, people tell me they never hear of it. :(
Even here on a book thread, I don't think many watch the show when it airs or watch any of their vast library of shows it on their computers. I think it's sad as it's such a rich resource.
So I keep posting their TV line up in the hopes of spreading the word.
I'm glad you do post these, Alias. You are right about not many people knowing about it, which is a shame. I suppose the problem is that when viewers pass it when they are surfing the tube, it's members of Congress droning on, who can often put us to sleep.I wish they had a budget for advertising beyond C-Span.
I have lost my access to CSpan, so these listings are now my only guide to what I can look for online at the BookTV site. So yes, I'm glad you do this too, Alias. Thank you.
You're welcome, Janice. It's good to hear that people do read this thread.
Aug. 24-30, 2019Programming note: Book TV will be in prime time Aug. 26-30, starting at 8 pm ET each night on C-SPAN2.
Zahra Hankir, Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World
7 pm ET Saturday and 1 am ET Monday
Journalist Zahar Hankir talks about the challenges that Arab and Middle Eastern female journalists face while reporting on stories in their countries.
Imani Perry, Breathe: A Letter to My Sons
7:45 pm ET Sunday
Princeton University professor Imani Perry offers her thoughts on race, gender and class in America.
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oin us August 26-30, starting at 8 pm ET each night, as we air recent Book TV programs on C-SPAN2. Highlights this week include:
Monday: Political History
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Roy Brownell, The U.S. Senate and the Commonwealth: Kentucky Lawmakers and the Evolution of Legislative Leadership — 8:30 pm ET
Tuesday: Memoirs
Alice Marie Johnson, After Life: My Journey from Incarceration to Freedom — 8 pm ET
Wednesday: Author Programs from Recent Book Fairs & Festivals
Roosevelt Reading Festival: Authors Susan Dunn and Michael Beschloss on FDR — 9:45 pm ET
Thursday: Best Sellers
George Will, The Conservative Sensibility — 10 pm ET
Friday: In Depth
In Depth with Kathleen Hall Jamieson — 8 pm ET
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About Book TV
Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
Alias Reader wrote: "Roosevelt Reading Festival: Authors Susan Dunn and Michael Beschloss on FDR — 9:45 pm ET ..."This sounds good! Yesterday i looked at our photos from visiting Hyde Park in '10. Good museum, imo.
Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2019Labor Day weekend programming note:
Book TV will run through Monday. Prime-time programming will continue Sept. 3-6, starting at 8 pm ET each night on C-SPAN3.
LIVE from the National Book Festival
10 am ET Saturday
Book TV will be LIVE for the 19th year at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Our coverage includes author events, as well as viewer call-in segments from our set at the Washington Convention Center.
This year's featured authors include:
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough
Sharon Robinson, author and daughter of Jackie Robinson
New York Times columnist David Brooks
Henry Louis Gates Jr., Harvard University African American Research Director
Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian
In Depth is a monthly LIVE author interview, featuring your calls, e-mails and tweets for two hours.
---- LIVE with Joanne Freeman
Noon-2 pm ET Sunday
Re-air at 2 pm and 10 pm ET Sunday
Joanne Freeman talks about her books and takes viewer questions. Her books include The Field of Blood, Affairs of Honor and The Essential Hamilton.
After Words
After Words with Ben Howe, The Immoral Majority: Why Evangelicals Chose Political Power over Christian Values
10 pm ET Saturday, 9 pm and midnight ET Sunday, 3 am ET Monday
Ben Howe examines whether evangelicals are choosing political power over Christian values. He's interviewed by author and history professor John Fea.
Book TV in Prime Time:
Join us Sept. 3-6, starting at 8 pm ET each night, as we air recent Book TV programs on C-SPAN2. Highlights this week include:
Tuesday: Best Sellers
Andrew McCarthy, Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency — 9 pm ET
Wednesday: Space
Sarah Parcak, Archaeology from Space: How the Future Shapes Our Past — 8 pm ET
Thursday: Masculine Identity
Jamil Jivani, Why Young Men: The Dangerous Allure of Violent Movements and What We Can Do About It — 8 pm ET
Friday: Foreign Affairs
Anna Fifield, The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un — 11 pm ET
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Every Saturday 8 am ET through Monday 8 am ET
Every weekend C-SPAN2 features Book TV — a 48-hour block of nonfiction book programming. Book TV brings you a rich variety of topics, such as history, biography, politics, current events, the media and more. Watch author interviews, readings, panels and live coverage from the nation's largest book fairs.
Experience Book TV all weekend, every weekend on C-SPAN2.
---Listen to Book TV on the go: Download our free app to listen to C-SPAN Radio and the many C-SPAN podcasts — including Book TV's After Words — anywhere, anytime.
Deb, I don't know if you know about C-SPAN Radio. It might be something to check out when you are driving around the country.---Listen to Book TV on the go: Download our free app to listen to C-SPAN Radio and the many C-SPAN podcasts — including Book TV's After Words — anywhere, anytime.
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When they show them on C-SPAN Book TV they seem well attended which is very nice. Often one only reads about how no one reads anymore.