Eye on Books
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsInterviews With Authors of New and Bestselling Books
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What Is Car Auction
July 01, 2024 04:58Navigating the world of car auctions can seem daunting, but it’s a treasure trove of opportunities for savvy car buyers.
When Is The Next Car Auction
July 01, 2024 04:58In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the exciting world of car auctions, revealing when the next one is
What Does “Reserve Off” Mean at a Car Auction
July 01, 2024 04:58As we navigate the dynamic world of car auctions, one term we often encounter is “reserve off.” This critical concept
What Does “No Reserve” Mean at a Car Auction
July 01, 2024 04:58When attending a car auction, you may come across the term “no reserve” being used to describe certain vehicles. This
What Do I Need to Go to a Car Auction
July 01, 2024 04:57Going to a car auction can be an exciting and potentially rewarding experience, but it’s important to know what you
Bill Cleans Out His First-Edition Closet
November 08, 2014 23:00by Next spring marks thirty years of interviewing authors. I’ve done over 10,000 author interviews over that time, and I’ve collected a few signed books along the way. But now I find that it’s time to begin paring the collection down just a tad. In coming days, I’ll be offering a few selected books from […] The post Bill Cleans Out His First-Edition Closet appeared first on Eye on Books.
Janine Turner “A Little Bit Vulnerable”
October 02, 2014 05:30by She feels, she says, “a little bit vulnerable.” For the first time, actress Janine Turner opens up about her private life in a book she calls “A Little Bit Vulnerable.” In what her publisher calls a “breathtaking sweep of her half a century of living,” Turner chronicles her journeys through the canyons of her […] The post Janine Turner “A Little Bit Vulnerable” appeared first on Eye on Books.
Todd Brewster “Lincoln’s Gamble”
September 08, 2014 19:19by American history books often compress momentous events into capsules, summaries, one-line explanations. Such has often been the case with President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, the history-changing document that freed the slaves and changed the course of the Civil War. Now historian and journalist Todd Brewster restores the detail that’s missing, and shows us the […] The post Todd Brewster “Lincoln’s Gamble” appeared first on Eye on Books.
Lynne Cheney “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered”
June 17, 2014 16:00by James Madison may not spring to mind the same way that, say, George Washington or Thomas Jefferson or even Alexander Hamilton do. But as a major new biography of our fourth president shows, without Madison’s influence, the entire trajectory of the young United States would have been different. Lynne Cheney‘s book “James Madison: A […] The post Lynne Cheney “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered” appeared first on Eye on Books.
Philip Kerr “Prayer”
May 16, 2014 13:00by We know the power of prayer, to heal and comfort. But what if someone wanted to use that power to afflict — and kill? Philip Kerr‘s new psychological thriller “Prayer” poses that uncomfortable question. Gil Martins, an agent with the FBI’s Domestic Terrorism Unit in Houston, confronts the violence generated by extremism every day. […] The post Philip Kerr “Prayer” appeared first on Eye on Books.
Marlo Thomas “It Ain’t Over . . Till It’s Over”
May 05, 2014 14:47by During her extensive travels around the U.S., actress and author Marlo Thomas kept meeting women who were “stuck.” Stuck in a dead-end job. Stuck with a suddenly-empty nest and no plan for what to do next. Stuck in indecision over where their life should go. A few years ago Thomas launched a website for […] The post Marlo Thomas “It Ain’t Over . . Till It’s Over” appeared first on Eye on Books.
Brad Meltzer “I am Abraham Lincoln”
February 24, 2014 16:48by Heroes. We all need them, we all love them — and the message of new books by a bestselling thriller writer is that each of us can be a hero. Brad Meltzer is already author of the books “Heroes For My Son” and “Heroes For My Daughter,” but those books are aimed at parents, […] The post Brad Meltzer “I am Abraham Lincoln” appeared first on Eye on Books.
Lauren Bloom “Art of the Apology”
February 13, 2014 17:17by Do you know how to apologize? It sounds so simple. Just say, “I’m sorry.” Right? Not necessarily. Sometimes a proper, sincere apology can be more complicated, more nuanced. So, let me ask again: do you know how to apologize? Lauren Bloom is an attorney, an expert on professional ethics, and an ordained interfaith minister. […] The post Lauren Bloom “Art of the Apology” appeared first on Eye on Books.
Larry Kane “When They Were Boys”
February 07, 2014 17:11by Perhaps no American knows the story of the Beatles in America better than veteran journalist Larry Kane. He’s the only American reporter to accompany the Fab Four on every stop of both their 1964 and 1965 tours. He has written three books about the Beatles, the most recent being “When They Were Boys,” the […] The post Larry Kane “When They Were Boys” appeared first on Eye on Books.
Sue Monk Kidd “The Invention of Wings”
January 22, 2014 17:03by A young woman of privilege and a young woman born into slavery are inextricably linked, as each tries to find the voice she feels she has been denied, in Sue Monk Kidd‘s new novel “The Invention of Wings.” And it’s based on the lives of two actual women. Sarah Grimke is the daughter of […] The post Sue Monk Kidd “The Invention of Wings” appeared first on Eye on Books.