Steve Bertrand talks with 2010 Newbery Medal Winner Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me.

Steve Bertrand talks with the bestselling author aboug his latest spellbinding novel, Secrets of Eden.

Janice Y. K. Lee talks with Steve Bertrand about writing her debut novel The Piano Teacher, a sweeping tale of love and betrayal set in war-torn Hong Kong.

Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Flyboys and Flags of Our Fathers about his latest bestseller, The Imperial Cruise.

Steve Bertrand talks with the blogger-turned-author about her new cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl.

The creator of the popular children's picture book series, Fancy Nancy talks with Steve Bertrand about what has made these books such a success with her young readers.

The author of the bestselling fantasy and folklore series, Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, talks with Steve Bertrand about the third volume, The Sorceress.

The author of the popular fantasy series the 13th Reality talks with Steve Bertrand about his highly anticipated new book The Maze Runner.

Steve Bertrand talks with the public radio personality and bestselling author about her witty and insightful books that make history accessible to readers.

Diana Gabaldon talks with Steve Bertrand about her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga, including the highly anticipated seventh volume, An Echo in the Bone.

Steve Bertrand talks with Sara Paretsky about her popular series featuring Chicago female detective V.I. Warshawski, including the latest book Hardball.

The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest page-turner, Jericho's Fall, a fast-moving, full-throttle thriller set amidst the shadowy world of spies.

Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author about her novel Good Things I Wish You, the story of two unlikely romances -- one historical and the other modern-day.

Steve Bertrand talks with Kathryn Stockett about her novel The Help, a moving story of three unforgettable women finding their voices amidst the racial tensions of the early 1960s.

Award-winning and national-bestselling writer C.J. Box talks to Steve Bertrand about his return to the Joe Pickett series with Below Zero.

The prolific author of The Story Sisters talks with Steve Bertrand about her fantastical, often dreamy novels that captivate her fans.

The author of Go Like Hell talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of a thrilling time in competitive racing.

The co-author of The Last Lecture talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of long-term female friendships, The Girls from Ames.

Author Tamora Pierce talks with Steve Bertrand about penning fantasy novels for young adults, including the Beka Cooper Series.

The besteslling author talks with Steve Bertrand about the latest installment in his fantastical Dresden Files series.

Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author of Veronica about her luminous new collection of stories, Don't Cry.

Steve Bertrand talks with the beloved creator of the wildly popular "mommy blog" dooce.com about her touching, irreverent memoir, It Sucked and Then I Cried.

Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Shannon about his acclaimed books that celebrate Ireland's heritage.

Steve Bertrand talks with author Xinran about her fascinating and multi-faceted portrait of modern China, China Witness.

The historian and scholar discusses her epic work The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, the story of an American slave family and their close blood ties to Thomas Jefferson.

The bestselling author, who writes for both adults and children, reveals receiving letters from his young fans is the most rewarding thing that has happened to him in his writing career.

The former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian talks with Steve Bertrand about his unique portrait of our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln.

The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about her writing process and her popular mystery franchises.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War expert talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling book, Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief.

The author of On the Night You Were Born and It's Time to Sleep, My Love talks with Steve Bertrand about her beloved children's books.

The Harvard professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating new book, Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

American Idol judge and music industry veteran Randy Jackson talks about his lifestyle book Body With Soul, an inspiring wellness plan for taking control of your health.

Mary Engelbreit talks with Steve Bertrand about her successful career as an artist and illustrator and reveals she's been drawing her beloved character Ann Estelle since she was a child.

Steve Bertrand talks with the much celebrated celebrity photographer about her iconic images, including the ones in her new book, Annie Leibovitz at Work.

The man blessed twice (so far) by Oprah's Book Club for his stirring and profound novels talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest sweeping family saga.

The author of the wildly popular Gallagher Girls series talks with Steve Bertrand about writing for Teens.

The New York Times correspondent discusses The Forever War - his searing chronicle of the greatest conflict of our time.

The Editor in Chief of Bon Appétit magazine talks to Steve Bertrand about her latest cookbook and esteemed career in the culinary world.

The Washington Post staff writer talks with Steve Bertrand about her intimate portrait of the woman Barack Obama calls "The Boss" - his wife, Michelle.

The Daily Show's "Resident Expert" and the "PC" in the iconic Mac ads talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, More Information Than You Require.

Alice Schroeder talks about writing her biography The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, the subject of which is a man she refers to as being "veiled in mystery."

The essayist and public radio favorite talks with Steve Bertrand about her witty take on America's Puritan roots, The Wordy Shipmates.

The actress talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir Here's the Story, the shocking and inspirational true story from the star of America's favorite television family sitcom.

The celebrity chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new book, Rocco Gets Real - designed to teach, inspire, and encourage home cooks through every step in the kitchen.

The celebrated French chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new cookbook full of fabulous, faster-than-ever food.

The outspoken author talks with Steve Bertrand about her latest book, Give Me Liberty, about the changes that can take place when citizens work the system the way our founders intended.

Steve Bertrand talks with writer and director Paul Feig (Freaks and Geeks) about his quirky new book for a younger audience, Ignatious McFarland, Frequenaut!.

The award-winning journalist talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling "what if" look at our planet without the pressure of the human presence, The World Without Us.

The author and University of Florida journalism professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his insightful portrait of Gonzo journalist and friend Hunter S. Thompson.

The former Wonder Years actress and math genius talks with Steve Bertrand about her groundbreaking guides to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and teachers.

The award-winning science fiction and fantasy author discusses his popular alternate-history novels, including The Man with the Iron Heart.

Mary Alice Monroe joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to discuss her novels that sweep readers away to seductive southern landscapes.

Chinese-American journalist Jen Lin-Liu talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir/cookbook that chronicles her adventures living and working in Shanghai and Beijing with wit and flavor.

The comedian and basic cable superstar talks with Steve Bertrand about the astonishing intellect evident in his debut collection of comic essays, My Custom Van.

The Irish author (and former teacher) talks with Steve Bertrand about his series of high-tech fairy tales starring the intrepid young "criminal mastermind" Artemis Fowl.

The renowned Miami cardiologist talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book that helps readers to utilize his breakthrough South Beach Diet plan for the best possible results.

The author of the offbeat memoir, I Am Not Myself These Days, talks with Steve Bertrand about his debut novel, Candy Everybody Wants.

The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, The Man Who Loved China - the story of the Cambridge scientist who unlocked the secrets of this mysterious Country.

The author with America's "best beach body" (InTouch magazine) talks with Steve Bertrand about the regime outlined in his book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness.

The congresswoman talks with Steve Bertrand about Sex, Science, and Stem Cells - her critique of those who politicize the areas of science and sex.

The renowned political commentator joins Steve Bertrand in the Studio to talk about her latest homage to America's influential women, Ladies of Liberty.

The bestselling author and co-executive producer of the CBS series, The Ghost Whisperer, talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating book, Ghosts Among Us.

The author of The Calder Game talks with Steve Bertrand about the artistic inspirations behind her books for young readers, notably the colorful mobiles of Alexander Calder.

The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his critical look at the impact of psychiatric medications on American culture, Comfortably Numb.

The Huffington Post editor-in-chief talks to Steve Bertrand with her trademark passion about the issues crucial to this year's election and her book, Right is Wrong.

The blogger-turned-bestselling-author talks with Steve Bertrand about her fabulous new book, filled with all her best recipes, tips and tricks for hungry chicks.

The former newspaper reporter talks about how her prior experiences writing under deadline helps her to avoid writer's block when penning her wildly popular fantasy novels for the Young Adult set.

The irrepressible comedienne joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to chat about her latest hilarious collection of essays, Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea.

The author of Peace Like a River talks with host Steve Bertrand about how writing a novel can be like "a romance," and discusses his latest poignant work, So Brave, Young and Handsome.

The beloved former president - and acclaimed author of 25 books - joined Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the one he calls his favorite so far, A Remarkable Mother.

Noted biographer and journalist Carol Felsenthal discusses her intriguing (and sure-to-be controversial) portrait of the former president, Clinton in Exile.

Hear a fascinating audio interview with Victoria Holmes - "Erin Hunter" is actually the pen name for three British writers who write the animal-centric fantasies for Young Adult readers.

The Oprah magazine columnist talks about the step-by-step process she uses with her clients - and now shares with readers - to help them navigate the terrain of their best lives.

The beloved author joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the stories and inspirations behind her popular romantic reads, like Twenty Wishes.

The actress and bestselling author chats with Steve Bertrand about her passion for good health and sharing it with others through her passion for writing.

The Poet Laureate for children's poetry - and author of books beloved by kids like My Dog May Be a Genius and Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry - talks about his colorful career.

The man behind thrillers like The Dark Tide (and coauthor of several bestsellers with James Patterson) tells the fascinating story behind how he went from corporate exec to author.

John Flanagan talks with Steve Bertrand about his Ranger's Apprentice series, and how he got his writing started as a project to get his reluctant son interested in reading.

Jenifer Fox talks with Steve Bertrand about her essential book for parents and teachers that explains how children's individual gifts can help them to create success.

The author of The Jane Austen Book Club and Wit's End explains why she's first a reader, then a writer.

Jim Butcher, creator of the popular "Dresden Files" series, talks about his early writings, characters, and a new comic book - er, "graphic novel," he corrects himself - project.

In a fascinating interview, the author of The Translator talks with host Steve Bertrand about his belief that his life's mission is to spread the story of Darfur.

Gary Moore on Playing With the Enemy -- the book that tells the intriguing story of his father’s life in and out of baseball under the shadow of WWII.

Jhumpa Lahiri talks with host Steve Bertrand about her acclaimed short story collection, Unaccustomed Earth, and learning a little more with each new book.

David Almond started out as a writer for adults, but when a certain story grabbed him – it would become the novel Skellig -- “I found out I was a children’s writer,” he recalls.

Fred Krupp talks about his book, Earth: The Sequel, and why he’s optimistic about the planet’s future.

Neil Strauss shares secrets from his bestselling books that teach readers how to be players in what he calls The Game.

Jeffrey Archer joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about his fascinating -- and headline-grabbing -- path toward becoming an "accidental novelist."

David Sheff and son Nic come together in the studio to discuss the experiences and inspirations behind their respective books about Nic's meth addiction, Beautiful Boy and Tweak.

The creator of the beloved Aunt Dimity mysteries tells the story behind her success -- including the one about how the first line of the first book popped into her head one night!

The Southern storyteller shares the stories behind the outrageous characters and intricate plots of her bestselling novels like The Girl Who Stopped Swimming.

The former Press Secretary for President Clinton sits down in the studio to talk about her bold new book, Why Women Should Rule the World.

Kim Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. "I have certain bands that relate to certain characters," she explains.

Journalist, professor and author Samantha Power won a Pulitzer Prize for her riveting book A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide.

In our interview, Dean Ornish talks about some of the principles outlined in his book, The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health.

In our interview, John Gray talks about the origin of, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, and his latest book, Why Mars and Venus Collide.

In our interview, Indian-born author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells us that after her grandfather’s death, she learned that “writing… helps us remember things that we thought we'd forgotten."

In our interview, Food Network host Ellie Krieger talks about her book, The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life and provides some helpful tips.

In our interview, fashion correspondent Steven Cojocaru discusses his memoir, Glamour, Interrupted, his inspiring story of his battle with polycystic kidney disease.

Acclaimed young adult author Libba Bray reveals how music, experience, and inspiration color her novels, including The Sweet Far Thing.