Boston Book Festival

Alicia Silverstone: Sexiest Vegetarian Alive
Alicia Silverstone: Sexiest Vegetarian Alive
Alicia Silverstone
October 24, 2009
00:39:30
Alicia Silverstone, perhaps best known for her generation-defining role in Clueless, is a dedicated advocate for the planet and its animals, and was voted "Sexiest Vegetarian Alive" in 2004.
Thrillers and Killers: Why Do They Fascinate Us?
Thrillers and Killers: Why Do They Fascinate Us?
Stephen L. Carter
October 24, 2009
00:48:14
Terrorism expert Jessica Stern hosts a discussion with novelists Stephen Carter, Joe Finder, and Andre Dubus III about what makes spies, operatives, and terrorists tick, and why they fascinate us. Image
America: Debating Our Progress, Discussing Our Future
America: Debating Our Progress, Discussing Our Future
Walter Isaacson
October 24, 2009
00:45:36
Keen observers of the historical moment discuss how this may or may not be a pivotal moment in American culture. Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and Universe and head of the Aspen Institute, leads the discussion.
Matters of Faith
Matters of Faith
Cornel West
October 24, 2009
00:44:30
Radio host Christopher Lydon hosts a discussion on faith with Princeton professor Cornel West, Harvard Divinity professor Harvey Cox, and novelist Mary Gordon. Image
Boston Noir
Dennis Lehane
October 24, 2009
00:43:19
Contributing author and master of the art of noir, editor Dennis Lehane celebrates the launch of the new fiction collection Boston Noir.
Audio-only
Writer Idol: Judging the First 250 Words
Chris Castellani
October 24, 2009
01:17:38
In this freewheeling session, a professional actor performs the first page of attendees' unpublished manuscripts for the audience and a panel of three judges. Judges are agents and editors with years of experience reading unsolicited submissions.
Boston Book Festival: Guided Open Mic
Hank Phillippi Ryan
October 24, 2009
01:29:07
Writers read their work to an eager audience and any guest authors, editors or literary agents who drop in. This open mic session is hosted by Boston Channel 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan, author of Prime Time, Face Time, and Air Time, and winner of 24 Emmy awards.
Eat Your Words
Barbara Lynch
October 24, 2009
00:47:24
Three food writers discuss their craft. James Beard Award-winning superstar chef-owner Barbara Lynch runs seven Boston restaurants including No. 9 Park and B&G Oysters. She is the author of the new cookbook Stir: Mixing It Up in the Italian Tradition.