Book TV Audio & Video

Book TV's After Words features the author of a recently published hardback non-fiction book interviewed by a guest host with some knowledge, background, or connection to the subject matter of the book. After Words airs on Book TV every Sunday, at 6pm ET.

Mr. de Botton discussed his book The Consolations of Philosophy, published by Pantheon Books.

In a structured debate which featured opening statements, rebuttal, closing statements, and questions from the audience, Ambassador Keyes and Professor Dershowitz debated the question, "Does Organized Religion Have the Answers to 21st Century Problems?"

Join C-SPAN's American Writers: a journey through history. C-SPAN explores American history through the lives and works of American writers who have influenced the course of our nation.

Angela Davis presents a critical edition of Frederick Douglass' memoir, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - An American Slave Written by Himself.

Ms. Quindlen spoke about her book A Short Guide to a Happy Life, published by Random House. In her remarks she talked about her love of reading and her memories of reading as a child.

Mr. Rich and Mr. Miller discussed American culture and politics.

Ms. Ehrenreich discussed her book Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America, published by Metropolitan Books. The book is about the difficulty of living adequately in America on low wages.

At the National Press Club, travel writer Bill Bryson discussed his book A Short History of Nearly Everything, published by Broadway Books.

Mr. Bryson read from his new book, A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail, published by Broadway Books.