Book Stew

In Katie Kahn’s novel, HOLD BACK THE STARS, Carys and Max have finally found love, but after a freak accident, they end up floating in space with only ninety minutes of oxygen left to live. While their air ticks dangerously low, one is offered the chance of salvation – but who will take it? HOLD BACK THE STARS is ONE DAY meets GRAVITY in this space romance that shows how the choices we make can change the fate of everyone around us.

Walter Isaacson, author of LEONARDO DA VINCI, discusses the Renaissance genius' wildly eclectic notebooks that contained everything from landscape sketches to math equations to 'to do' lists.

This is the most presidential flipbook in the world. Very smart! Huge demand already! Also: Incredibly funny. More entertaining than Hollywood. Printed on the best paper. So many colors. And the most beautiful illustrations. You can’t have more fun! Many people are saying that.

In Greece during World War II, Yvette Manessis Corporon's grandmother risked her own life to hide a Jewish family. Yvette spent years tracking down the family's descendants - and just after, an antisemitic attack devastated her own family. In a story spanning generations, two families seek out the good in unspeakable situations.

Crisp as a gin martini, fresh as a twist of lime, Claire McMillan's THE NECKLACE is the intoxicating story of a bewitching Jazz Age beauty and a young lawyer—bound by a spectacular and mysterious Indian necklace.

Author and Lincoln-era historian Walter Stahr discusses how the president built his cabinet, primarily from his former political rivals, including secretaries of war and state: Edwin Stanton and William Seward.

Stephen King and Owen King discuss the inspiration behind SLEEPING BEAUTIES and what it was like to write the novel together.

In this interview at BEA 2017, author Liz Nugent talks about her new thriller, UNRAVELING OLIVER, and what it's like sitting across a table from a convicted murderer!

In THE LAST TUDOR, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory ends her latest series with the harrowing tale of the Nine Day Queen, Lady Jane Grey, and her two younger sisters, each of whom dared to defy her queen.

Dan Millman, author of the beloved bestselling Peaceful Warrior series, will be leading a workshop at the Omega Institute this fall! Listen to his description of "The Peaceful Warrior's Path to Rebirth: Insights from the Hidden School."