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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo6Mg4W-2vI&feature=youtu.be Host James Lott Jr. chats with Ed Asner about his autobiography SON OF A JUNKMAN. About the Book: Emmy Award-winning actor, Ed Asner, recounts tales from his amazing life in this charming and hilarious memoir. From his colorful childhood as the son of a junkman growing up in the West Bottoms of Kansas City all the way through his spectacular acting career during the golden age of film and television, Ed recounts warm memories that are anything but ordinary. Son of a Junkman makes the reader feel as if they've pulled up a chair in Ed's home just in time [...] The post TV/Film Legend Ed Asner Discusses his Autobiography Son of Junkman appeared first on Book Circle Online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4ouHPnJ_n0&feature=youtu.be Tami Goveia interviews New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg about his new book, "Lost Hills" ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and opinions as well as diverse and thought-provoking views. [...] The post |Interview w/ New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg Discussing “Lost Hills” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLkJltz4iMg&feature=youtu.be Tommalisa Lumpkin is the funny, smart, take-no-prisoners momma behind ‘Menopause vs Puberty.’ This award winning corporate sales executive turned ‘momager’ has held positions at Eli Lilly, and the NFL all while raising to three great children. ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter [...] The post “Menopause vs Puberty” Discussion with Author Tommalisa Lumpkin | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpouXUEuLTM&feature=youtu.be Deeran, an energetic United States Navy veteran, turned personal growth & business etiquette influencer, and now the author of "Colorful Confessions" is quickly becoming household name. This is evident through his multiple television appearances on The Game Show Network, FoxNews, Youtube Red, Afterbuzz TV, and his time as a disc jockey in the San Diego area on 89.1FM, where his love of music and unmatched work ethic earned him the nickname "DJ Deeran." Deeran is most well-known from his starring role on the E! Network reality show Revenge Body season 3 where he lost 40 lbs in 12 weeks. He [...] The post Interview w/ Deeran Anderson Hooper “Colorful Confessions” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NqfgZM2t_o Host Michael Clouse sits down with Jefferson Bethke to talk about his book "To Hell with the Hustle: Reclaiming Your Life in an Overworked, Overspent, and Overconnected World"#Books #Interviews #JeffersonBethkeSubscribe to Book Circle Online! http://youtube.com/bookcircleonline Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bookcircleonWebsite - http://bookcircleonline.com ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the [...] The post Interview w/ Jefferson Bethke “To Hell With the Hustle” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o33cUo2OqR0 Join Tami Goveia in a conversation with author Maria Goodavage! Three-time New York Times bestselling author Maria Goodavage is known for her powerful books about military and Secret Service dogs who keep everyone from troops to presidents out of harm’s way. In DOCTOR DOGS: How Our Best Friends Are Becoming Our Best Medicine (Dutton; publication date: October 1, 2019; hardcover, $28.00), the former USA Today journalist reveals the fascinating new ways dogs are saving lives every day in their emerging roles as “doctor dogs.” [...] The post Discussing “DOCTOR DOGS: How Our Best Friends Are Becoming Our Best Medicine” with Maria Goodavage | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fDT4x-JZTI Join Tami Goveia in a conversation with author MG Hennessey! From the author of The Other Boy comes a poignant and heartfelt novel that explores what it means to be a family. Perfect for fans of Counting by 7s. Nevaeh, Vic, and Mara are veterans of the Los Angeles foster care system. For over a year they’ve been staying with Mrs. K in Echo Park. Vic spends most of his time living in a dream world, Mara barely speaks, and Nevaeh is forced to act as a back-up parent. Though their situation isn’t ideal, it’s still their best home yet. Then [...] The post Discussing “The Echo Park Castaways” with MG Hennessey | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UtfNx19dAU Part autobiography, part philosophical inquiry, and part spiritual quest, Comedy Sex God is a hilarious, profound, and enlightening romp around the fertile mind of stand-up stand-out, podcast king, and HBO superstar Pete Holmes.   PETE: Pete Holmes is a comedian, writer, cartoonist, “Christ-leaning spiritual seeker”, and podcast host. His wildly popular podcast, You Made It Weird, is a comedic exploration of the meaning of life with guests ranging from Deepak Chopra and Elizabeth Gilbert to Seth Rogen and Garry Shandling. Pete also created and starred in the semi-autobiographical HBO show Crashing which he executive produced alongside Judd Apatow. An accomplished standup with [...] The post Discussing “Comedy Sex God” with Pete Holmes | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

[av_video src='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV1hKpdNjIE' mobile_image='' attachment='' attachment_size='' format='16-9' width='16' height='9' conditional_play='' av_uid='av-2fkhf5'] TK Trinidad sits down with Writer Trent Shelton to talk about Trent's book "The Greatest You" In this remarkable, life-changing new book, renowned inspirational speaker Trent Shelton shares his revolutionary tool kit for transforming your life and reaching your goals. Trent Shelton seemed to have it all together--until everything fell apart. A college football standout, his NFL dreams died when he was cut from multiple teams. With no job and no prospects, learning he had a child out of wedlock on the way and numbing himself with whatever he could find, Trent [...] The post Discussing “The Greatest You” with Trent Shelton | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/embed/0XuPtplxEkQ[/embed] Tami Goveia sits down with Writer Maureen Johnson and they talk about her latest book "The Vanishing Stair" The Truly Devious case—an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936—has consumed Stevie for years. It’s the very reason she came to the academy. But then her classmate was murdered, and her parents quickly pull her out of school. For her safety, they say. She must move past this obsession with crime. Stevie’s willing to do anything to get back to Ellingham, be back with her friends, and solve the Truly Devious case. Even if it means making [...] The post Maureen Johnson discusses “The Vanishing Stair” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Yasmine Tanres sits down with Writer Susan Holmes McKagan and they talk about her latest book "The Velvet Rose" In the early nineties, Scarlet, a painter and high fashion model, finds herself working in some of the world’s most famous fashion capitals. As her adventure continues, she meets Johnny of The Westies, an up-and-coming band on the cusp of superstardom. What ensues is an unhinged ride of a novel following the audacious lead female protagonist as she navigates her life through fame, addiction, infidelity, and all the ups and downs of dating a legendary musician from one of the biggest rock bands in history. [...] The post Susan Holmes McKagan discusses “The Velvet Rose” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Fern Ronay sits down with Author Iain Thomas and they talk about his latest book ""Every Word You Cannot Say." I know you don’t want to talk sometimes. Sometimes because it hurts and sometimes because you’re just not supposed to talk about what you want to talk about. Sometimes it can be hard to say, “this is beautiful,” when no one else can see what you see. Or, “Here, this is where the pain is.” But some part of you knows, the truth about the words you cannot say is that they only hurt until you say the [...] The post Iain Thomas discusses “Every Word You Cannot Say” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 James Lott Jr sits down with Author Actor Sean Kanan and they talk about his latest book (with Jill Liberman) Success Factor X: Inspiration, Wisdom, And Advice form 50 of America's Best. What is that elusive quality, that X factor that makes some people wildly successful? By asking some of the most notable leaders in the world, actor, author, and producer Sean Kanan and entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Jill Liberman might just have found the answers. In this compilation, sit at the feet of Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, Jason Alexander, Sara Blakely, Don King, and more to learn the truth about success. Sean [...] The post Sean Kanan discusses “Success Factor X” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Tami Goveia talks with Lee Goldberg about his book, "Killer Thriller." In #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg’s action-packed sequel to the Washington Post bestseller True Fiction, a hapless writer is pitted against an enemy nation mounting a treacherous plot lifted from one of his thrillers. Everybody loves Ian Ludlow’s action novels—especially the CIA—because the spies know something the public doesn’t: his fictional plots have a frightening tendency to come true. Ian is in Hong Kong with his resourceful assistant Margo French to research his wildest story yet—a deadly global conspiracy by Chinese intelligence to topple the United States. What Ian doesn’t [...] The post Lee Goldberg discusses “Killer Thriller” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Louiza Shar talks with Carla Renata about her book, "The Actor's Guide To Self-Marketing." Stand Out from the Competition! How do actors sell their personality? What does it take to make a lasting impression? How can actors use their image to achieve their dreams? The Actor's Guide to Self-Marketing answers all these questions and more. With a background in acting and publicity, author Carla Renata has gathered insider info and proven tips to help actors create their own brand and utilize it for success. With The Actor's Guide to Self-Marketing, you will learn how to: Highlight unique traits and skills Distinguish yourself from the [...] The post Carla Renata discusses “The Actor’s Guide To Self-Marketing” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. Harry Potter has no idea how famous he is. That's because he's being raised by his miserable aunt and uncle who are terrified Harry will learn that he's really a wizard, just as his parents were. But everything changes when Harry is summoned to attend an infamous school for wizards, and he begins to discover some clues about his illustrious birthright. From the surprising way [...] The post Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (J.K. Rowlings) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they chose Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express which is a children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg and published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. [...] The post The Polar Express (Chris Van Allsburg) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Jessie Zahner talks with CJ Zahner about her book, "Dream Wide Awake." Three boys are missing. Six-year-old Mikala Daly can see the spirit of one of those boys. Through dreams, the murdered boy shows Mikala that the other two boys are alive but clinging to life. She knows she can find and save them. But will Daddy let her? [...] The post CJ Zahner discusses “Dream Wide Awake” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Jeff Graham talks with Richard Robbins about his book, "Love, Loss, and Lagniappe." Life is good for Dr. Drew Coleman, a successful young eye surgeon living in Uptown New Orleans, and he knows it. Having met and married his beautiful medical school classmate, Kate, the two settle happily into the routine of raising their two young daughters. Drew's charmed life is soon shattered by devastating news, causing him to go on a ten-year transcontinental journey of self-discovery, during which he explores the nature of God and Man, the divine inspiration for many of New York's landmarks and artistic treasures, and the relationship between the [...] The post Richard Robbins discusses “Love, Loss, and Lagniappe” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Louiza Shar talks with Cindy Gaber about her book, "Ascenders." Walker Callaghan doesn't know what happened to her. One minute she was living her teenage life in suburban Chicago...and the next minute, she was in a strange place and in a brand new school with absolutely no homework, no rules, and no consequences. Walker Callaghan, 17, is dead. She doesn't go to heaven or hell. She lands at The Academy, a middle realm where teenagers have one thing in common: They were the morning announcement at their high schools because they died young. These high school kids are now caught in a strange “in-between” [...] The post Cindy Gaber discusses “Ascenders” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Tami Goveia talks with Elana Arnold about her book, "Damsel." A dark, twisted, unforgettable fairy tale from Elana K. Arnold, author of the National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made Of The rite has existed for as long as anyone can remember: When the king dies, his son the prince must venture out into the gray lands, slay a fierce dragon, and rescue a damsel to be his bride. This is the way things have always been. When Ama wakes in the arms of Prince Emory, she knows none of this. She has no memory of what came before she was captured by [...] The post Elana Arnold discusses “Damsel” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they chose Roald Dahl's James And The Giant Peach which is about a young English orphan boy who enters a gigantic, magical peach, and has a wild and surreal cross-world adventure with seven magically-altered garden bugs he meets. They set off on a journey to escape from James' two mean and cruel aunts. Roald Dahl was originally going to write about a giant [...] The post James And The Giant Peach (Roald Dahl) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Thelma Mbaezue-Daniel talks with Dr. Gary Small about his book, "SNAP!: Change Your Personality in 30 Days." Experts in psychiatry and psychology have long believed that our personalities are essentially set from early childhood and remain consistent throughout life. However, the latest scientific research contradicts this long-held assumption. New compelling evidence indicates that we can change our personalities – either on our own, with the help of a therapist, or a combination of the two – and meaningful personality change can be achieved in a snap! – as quickly as 30 days. These groundbreaking findings have shattered the false belief that we are locked [...] The post Dr. Gary Small discusses “SNAP!: Change Your Personality in 30 Days” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Tami Goveia talks with Peter Stone about her book, "The Perfect Candidate." The Perfect Candidate, - published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on October 2, 2018. The story is inspired by his experience working in Washington, D.C. as a Spanish tutor for former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and as an intern for Congressman Gary A. Condit just after he graduated from high school. Having majored in political science, Stone managed a Congressional primary campaign and is a Harry S. Truman Scholar. He is also a high school speech and debate national champion and maintains that speech and debate tournaments [...] The post Peter Stone discusses “The Perfect Candidate” appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they chose Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain which is about a soldier’s perilous journey back to his beloved at the end of the Civil War. At once a magnificent love story and a harrowing account of one man’s long walk home, Cold Mountain introduces a stunning new talent in American literature. Based on local history and family stories passed down by the author’s great-great-grandfather [...] The post Cold Mountain (Charles Frazier) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Fern Ronay talks with Janna King about her book, "The Seasonaries." Inspired by this deceivingly heady atmosphere, acclaimed screenwriting talent makes her fresh and thrilling debut with The Seasonaires. An idyllic Nantucket summer begins like a dream for Mia, a scrappy "Southie," Presley, the gorgeous southern beauty queen, Cole, a quiet newcomer with startling eyes, Jade, the exotic daughter of a model and music mogul, J.P., the energetic young designer, and Grant, the playful party-boy. All six are working as seasonaires for the clothing brand Lyndon Wyld. But like all things that look too good to be true, the darkness lurking underneath slowly [...] The post Janna King discusses “The Seasonaries” | Book Circle Online | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they chose JM Barrie's Peter Pan which is about a free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys, interacting with fairies, pirates, mermaids, Native Americans, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside Neverland. Peter Pan has become [...] The post Peter Pan (J.M. Barrie) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they chose The Princess Bride, a 1973 novel by William Goldman that centers on the love of Westley and Buttercup that sparks a whole adventure in Florin. It was adapted in 1987 by Rob Reiner starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Andre the Giant and others. The book has a fascinating history that translates into the book as evidenced through some of its literary [...] The post The Princess Bride (William Goldman) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Marisa Serafini talks with Katerina Cozias about her book, "Rising up from Mental Slavery." Do you feel an urge to expand your financial success, create a stronger romantic relationship, carve out a better work/life balance, or gain increased freedom to do what you want, when you want? Perhaps deep down you do, but you are asking yourself: Am I capable? Can I really have all the things I dream of having? The answer to these questions is YES. [...] The post Katerina Cozias talks “Rising up from Mental Slavery” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Lauren LoGrasso talks with Heather Monahan about her book, "Confidence Creator." The key to reaching your personal and professional goals and living the life of your dreams lies in the power of confidence. If you don't have it, don't worry. Heather Monahan will show you how anyone can master the essential techniques to building confidence and becoming your best self. In Confidence Creator, Heather offers a resource she wishes she had when she was younger. Using personal stories from her life and career, Heather illustrates the tough lessons she learned along the way that helped her develop the self-assurance necessary for getting what she wanted [...] The post Heather Monahan talks “Confidence Creator” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Lem Gonsalves talks with Dr. Javon Johnson about his book, "The End of Chiraq." The End of Chiraq: A Literary Mixtape is a collection of poems, rap lyrics, short stories, essays, interviews, and artwork about Chicago, the city that came to be known as "Chiraq" ("Chicago" + "Iraq"), and the people who live in its vibrant and occasionally violent neighborhoods. Tuned to the work of Chicago's youth, especially the emerging artists and activists surrounding Young Chicago Authors, this literary mixtape unpacks the meanings of "Chiraq" as both a vexed term and a space of possibility. [...] The post Dr. Javon Johnson talks “The End of Chiraq” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they chose What Dreams May Come, [...] The post What Dreams May Come (Richard Matheson) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Ashley Allen talks with Rainbow Barris about his book, "Keeping Up With the Johnsons: Bow’s Guide to Black-ish Parenting." Bow Johnson, a doctor and the beloved mother of five hilarious children on ABC's hit comedy "black-ish" is writing a parenting book. Bow will share some of the outrageous scenarios she has faced as a mom and how she dealt with the situations and the consequences. Bow will show us that imperfect parenting can often turn out perfect children. The book will be featured prominently on the show. [...] The post Rainbow Barris talks “Keeping Up With the Johnsons” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they chose The Time Traveler's Wife, [...] The post The Time Traveler’s Wife (Audrey Niffennegger) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Lem Gonsalves talks with Yesika Salgado about her book, "Corazon." Corazón is a love story. It is about the constant hunger for love. It is about feeding that hunger with another person and finding that sometimes it isn't enough. Salgado creates a world in which the heart can live anywhere; her fat brown body, her parents home country, a lover, a toothbrush, a mango, or a song. It is a celebration of heartache, of how it can ruin us, but most importantly how we always survive it and return to ourselves whole. [...] The post Yesika Salgado discusses “Corazon” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they chose The Perfect Storm, [...] The post The Perfect Storm (Sebastian Junger) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Zoe Hewitt talks with KJ Howe about her book, "SKYJACK." International kidnap expert Thea Paris is escorting two former child soldiers on a plane from an orphanage in Kanzi, Africa, to adoptive parents in London when the Boeing Business Jet is hijacked and forced to land on a deserted airstrip in the Libyan desert. On the ground, Thea comes face-to-face with a former nemesis, a Sicilian don who wants something, or someone, on that plane. Her old foe imprisons her in the hangar and takes to the air with the boys and the passengers still aboard, mysteriously demanding that Thea use the resources of [...] The post SKYJACK by KJ Howe | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

 Lem Gonsalves talks with Rudy Fracisco about his book, "Helium." Rudy K. Francisco is a spoken word poet and poetry author from San Diego, California, United States. He has written books, recorded EPs, won awards and gained acclaim performing around the US. Helium is the debut poetry collection by internet phenom Rudy Francisco, whose work has defined poetry for a generation of new readers. Rudy's poems and quotes have been viewed and shared millions of times as he has traveled the country and the world performing for sell-out crowds. Helium is filled with work that is simultaneously personal and political, blending love poems, self-reflection [...] The post Rudy Francisco discusses “Helium” | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they chose Gerry Conlon's Proved Innocent, an autobiography about one of four innocent people convicted of a terrorist bombing in Guildford, England, that tells of the miscarriage of justice that resulted in imprisonment for him and members of his family, including his father. It describes the struggle to clear his name. A movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis was released in 1993 putting to screen Conlon's [...] The post Proved Innocent: The Story of Gerry Conlon of the Guildford Four (Gerry Conlon) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Zoe Hewitt talks with Karen Karbo about her book, "In Praise Of Difficult Women." From Frida Kahlo and Elizabeth Taylor to Nora Ephron, Carrie Fisher, and Lena Dunham, this witty narrative explores what we can learn from the imperfect and extraordinary legacies of 29 iconic women who forged their own unique paths in the world. Smart, sassy, and unapologetically feminine, this elegantly illustrated book is an ode to the bold and charismatic women of modern history. Best-selling author Karen Karbo (The Gospel According to Coco Chanel) spotlights the spirited rule breakers who charted their way with little regard for expectations: Amelia Earhart, Helen Gurley [...] The post In Praise Of Difficult Women by Karen Karbo | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

James Lott Jr. talks with Tina Alexis Allen about her book, "Hiding Out."   Actress and playwright Tina Alexis Allen’s audacious memoir unravels her privileged suburban Catholic upbringing that was shaped by her formidable father—a man whose strict religious devotion and dedication to his large family hid his true nature and a life defined by deep secrets and dangerous lies. The youngest of thirteen children in a devout Catholic family, Tina Alexis Allen grew up in 1980s suburban Maryland in a house ruled by her stern father, Sir John, an imposing, British-born authoritarian who had been knighted by the Pope. Sir John supported his [...] The post Hiding Out by Tina Alexis Allen | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Katerina Cozias talks with Alex Broches about his book, "A Dark Path to Light." "Alex has been through hell and back. His story is an inspiration to me on not only survival but how to thrive from the middle of darkness" James Altucher- Best Selling Author & Venture Capitalist  A gripping true-life tale of one young man’s journey from poverty, isolation and desperation to health, happiness and financial success. Nine-year-old Alex Broches’ life is suddenly turned upside down when his father is arrested for a shockingly violent crime, sending his family on a downward spiral of shame, fear and even bouts of homelessness. An [...] The post A Dark Path To Light by Alex Broches | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they honor Thomas Harris' Silence of the Lambs, which celebrates its 30th year. First published in 1988, it is the sequel to Harris' 1981 novel Red Dragon. Both novels feature the cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter, this time pitted against FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling. This book has been adapted into the 1991 critical and box office success movie of the same [...] The post The Silence of the Lambs (Thomas Harris) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Zoe Hewitt talks with Kathleen Sharp about her book, Mr. & Mrs. Hollywood: Edie and Lew Wasserman and Their Entertainment Empire. Ever wonder why so many B actors wind up as A-grade politicians? Or how the casting couch worked? Acclaimed author Kathleen Sharp traces the influence of show business through the lives of its first power couple. Edie and Lew Wasserman built the world's largest talent agency, MCA, created the multibillion-dollar Universal Studios, and helped shape Washington, DC. Starting from MCA's birth in gangland Chicago, Lew represented stars such as Jimmy Stewart and Marilyn Monroe; pioneered TV with Leave It to Beaver and Miami [...] The post Mr. & Mrs. Hollywood by Kathleen Sharp | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month they discuss A Farewell to Arms. The book, published in 1929, is a first-person account of American Frederic Henry, serving as a lieutenant ("tenente") in the ambulance corps of the Italian Army. The title is taken from a poem by 16th-century English dramatist George Peele. A Farewell to Arms is about a love affair between the expatriate American Frederic Henry and Catherine Barkley [...] The post A Farewell To Arms (Ernest Hemingway) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies.   Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. In this festive month, they gleefully chat about one of Dicken's most influential works A Christmas Carol. Many have seen an adaptation of it, but [...] The post A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. This month, they analyze Neil Gaiman's Stardust, which has a different tone and style from most of Gaiman's prose fiction, being consciously written in the tradition of pre-Tolkien English fantasy, following in the footsteps of authors such as Lord Dunsany and Hope Mirrlees. It is concerned with the adventures of a young man from the village of Wall, which borders the magical land of Faerie. [...] The post Stardust by Neil Gaiman – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Host Zoe Hewitt talks with Jean Picker Firstenberg about her book " Becoming AFI: 50 Years Inside the American Film Institute." Jean Picker Firstenberg, is an American who served as the CEO and Director of the American Film Institute from 1980 through 2007. She was the Institute's second and first female CEO. At the time of her appointment, she was an executive at the Markle Foundation. About the Book: For over fifty years, the American Film Institute has flourished as one of America’s great cultural entities. Its graduates, faculty, supporters, and trustees have included such acclaimed individuals as Steven Spielberg, Maya Angelou, Gregory Peck [...] The post Becoming AFI: 50 Years Inside the American Film Institute with Jean Picker Firstenberg | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

James Lott Jr talks to Ed Asner about his new book, The Grouchy Historian: An Old-Time Lefty Defends Our Constitution Against Right-Wing Hypocrites and Nutjobs. In the tradition of Al Franken and Michael Moore, Ed Asner—a.k.a. Lou Grant from The Mary Tyler Moore Show—reclaims the Constitution from the right-wingers who think that they and only they know how to interpret it. Ed Asner, a self-proclaimed dauntless Democrat from the old days, figured that if the right-wing wackos are wrong about voter fraud, Obama’s death panels, and climate change, they are probably just as wrong about what the Constitution says. There’s no way that two [...] The post Grouchy Historian by Ed Asner | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Michael Rippe talks to Yvonne Lacey about her book, Taking Back Your Holidays: A Whimsical Guide to a Lighter, Brighter Christmas. Maybe you love Christmas, or maybe you want to love Christmas, but you feel like the time between the beginning of Fall and the start of the New Year flies by so fast that you can't stop to enjoy a moment of it. Did you get a chance to sing Christmas songs together? To cook your grandmother's secret recipes in your own kitchen? To make a snow angel? To sing "Happy Holidays" to your neighbors? This year is your chance to take back [...] The post Taking Back Your Holidays by Yvonne Lacey appeared first on Book Circle Online.