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George Saunders’ Short Story Now a Netflix Movie
George Saunders' short story Escape from Spiderhead from his collection Tenth of December is now a Netflix movie starring Chris Hemsworth.
New Autobiography by James Patterson
James Patterson by James Patterson is the most anticipated memoir of 2022.
The Words of Pico Iyer Accompany Airbnb Ad
This latest film sets the words of travel writer Pico Iyer against photos taken by a collection of photographers who've traveled on Airbnb.
Michael Douglas Stars in New Apple TV+ Series Based on Book by Stacy Schiff
Michael Douglas will star as U.S. Founding Father Benjamin Franklin in a new limited series for Apple TV+.
{{Operation Mincemeat}} Coming to the Big Screen
Ben Macintyre’s book Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory is coming to the big screen.
Steve McCurry on Afghan Girl
The U.S. photographer’s image of Sharbat Gula captured the story of a country, its people and refugees across the world.
New Book by H.W. Brands
A new book by Festival writer H.W. Brands comes out on November 9, a gripping, page-turning narrative of the American Revolution.
{{The Underground Railroad}} a Limited Series on Amazon Prime
From Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad is a new series that chronicles Cora Randall’s desperate bid for freedom in the Antebellum South.
Teddy Abrams and Jecorey Arthur Tell the Story of Black Music
Two prominent musicians in Louisville, KY, are collaborating for a livestreamed concert as part of the program "LOVE," or Louisville Orchestra Virtual Edition.
James and Deborah Fallows’s Book an HBO Documentary
The documentary follows up on the successful lectures and bestselling book Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America.
Jon Meacham Named Canon Historian
The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and writer has been named Canon Historian of the Washington National Cathedral, the first to hold this title.
Walter Isaacson in {{The Wall Street Journal}}
The new biotechnology called CRISPR offers the prospect of defeating lethal viruses and curing genetic diseases, even as it raises serious moral questions.
Rick Atkinson wins Fraunces Tavern Museum 2020 Book Award
Rick Atkinson will accept the Fraunces Tavern Museum 2020 Book Award for The British are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775–1777.
{{War}} Named Top Ten Book of 2020
Festival writer Dr. Margaret MacMillan’s most recent book, War: How Conflict Shaped Us, was named one of The New York Times’ Ten Best Books of 2020.
New Book by Dr. Dale Bredesen
A new book by Festival writer Dr. Dale Bredesen comes out on August 18, which lays out a specific plan to help anyone prevent and reverse cognitive decline.
New Book by Susan Eisenhower
A new book by Festival writer Susan Eisenhower comes out on August 11, in which she writes about her grandfather, President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Colson Whitehead Wins Second Pulitzer Prize
Festival writer Colson Whitehead recently received the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for The Nickel Boys.
Rick Atkinson Wins American History Book Prize
Festival writer Rick Atkinson has been named the winner of the New-York Historical Society’s Barbara and David Zalaznick Book Prize.
Dr. Carla Hayden Featured in AARP
Festival speaker Dr. Carla Hayden talks about her journey and the Library of Congress’ special artifacts.
Robin Wright in {{The New Yorker}}
In a column published today, Festival writer Robin Wright discusses the killing of Qassem Suleimani.