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Defenders of the Faith
James Reston talked about his book Defenders of the Faith: Charles V, Suleyman the Magnificent, and the Battle for Europe, 1520-1536 (Penguin Press; May 14, 2009). In his book he relates the attempt of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent to conquer the Holy Roman Empire. The attempted Islamic conquest of Austria and Hungary culminated in battles at Vienna in 1529 and 1532 against Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. This book completes a study of the relationship between East and West that Mr. Reston begain in Warriors of God (2001) and Dogs of War (2005).
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They Have Killed Papa Dead!
Anthony Pitch talked about his book ["They Have Killed Papa Dead!": The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance (Steerforth; December 30, 2008), released in paperback that day. In the book he chronicles the history of the plots against President Lincoln, the successful assassination, and the aftermath.
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Kiss the Sky
Farai Chideya talked about her book Kiss the Sky: A Novel (Atria; May 12, 2009).
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What Are You Reading?: Jim Lehrer
Jim Lehrer talked about his reading habits.
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Oh, Johnny
Jim Lehrer talked about his book Oh, Johnny: A Novel (Random House; March 24, 2009).
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The Healing of America
T.R. Reid talked about his book, The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care (The Penguin Press; August 20, 2009).
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The SEED School of Maryland
Carol Beck talked about the SEED School of Maryland, a statewide college-preparatory public boarding school for students from under-served communities. She was at the National Press Club Book Fair with four students from the school to thank patrons who were buying books for the school library. The students talked about their studies and what books they wanted for their library.
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Too Good to Be True
Erin Arvedlund talked about her book, Too Good to Be True: The Rise and Fall of Bernie Madoff (Portfolio Hardcover; August 11, 2009).
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Journalism's Roving Eye
In his book veteran former foreign correspondent John Maxwell Hamilton provides a definitive history of American foreign news reporting. He chronicles the economic and technological advances that have influenced overseas coverage, as well as the personalities who have shaped readers' perceptions of the world. Dean of the Manship School of Mass Communications at Louisiana State University, Hamilton also served at the U.S. Agency for International Development and on staff at the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Lift Every Voice
Patricia Sullivan talked about her book Lift Every Voice: The NAACP and the Making of the Civil Rights Movement (New Press; August 1, 2009).
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