Novelist Katherine Neville talks swashbuckling stories, speedreading, and the value of a Eurail pass. Her latest novel is The Fire.

For a video interview with Katherine and fellow best-selling thriller writers Steve Berry and Jeffrey Deaver (as well as more literature-loving content), visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint.

Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread