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Personalities in YouTube's literary space join renowned authors like Margaret Atwood and Malcolm Gladwell in a conversation about books.
Michelle Obama on the Importance of Swerving
Former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses where she came from, where she'd like to go as an author, and how swerving got her to where she is today.
Why Malcolm Gladwell used to get pulled over by the Police
New York Times best selling author, Malcolm Gladwell, is out with another groundbreaking non-fiction book, Talking to Strangers. Malcolm Gladwell is joined by guest moderator Derek Muller, creator behind the Veritasium YouTube channel, and BookTubers Nai'a Perkins (NaiaReadsAndSmiles), Danielle Bainbridge (Origin of Everything) and Ellias Hoang (Ellias) to chat about the ideas behind his new book, his Jamaican roots, and the only five liquids he drinks.
Why Margaret Atwood waited 30 years to write a Handmaid's Tale Sequel
Renowned author Margaret Atwood discusses The Testaments, the long anticipated sequel to her dystopian masterpiece, The Handmaid’s Tale. She is joined by guest moderator and author Cheryl Strayed (Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest), BookTubers Ariel Bissett(Ariel Bissett), Amerie (Amerie) and YouTuber Evelyn (Evelyn From The Internets) to discuss the inspiration for the sequel, the power of words, and why she considers herself an optimist.
Why James Patterson used to hate books, and what changed his mind
The best selling author in the world, James Patterson, is back at it again with two new books to the Alex Cross series, Criss Cross and Ali Cross. James Patterson sits down with YouTuber and guest host Rossana Burgos and her son Roberto from the Eh Bee family, and BookTubers, Nai'a Perkins (NaiaReadsAndSmiles) and Linh Troung (Linh Truong) to discuss his writing process, continuing to write after his high school teacher told him to quit, and the most important book he’s ever written.
Melinda Gates: Three barriers that hold women back
Philanthropist Melinda Gates opens up to share her most personal stories and experiences that lead to her calling to help women and families in need in her new book, The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World. She is joined by guest moderator and Emmy award winning actress Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black), Ingrid Nilson (Ingrid Nilson), and BookTubers Ariel Bissett (Ariel Bisset) and Sasha Alsberg (ABookUtopia) to discuss the importance of women’s empowerment on the global stage, the start of her career, and how she stays grounded.
Bryan Stevenson: From the courtroom to Hollywood
Bryan Stevenson discusses his book and film, Just Mercy. He shares what it was like to see Michael B. Jordan play him on the big screen, stories about the time he spent with Rosa Parks, and why hopelessness is the enemy of justice.
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