Events

Shannon McKenna Schmidt will speak about her book, The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back

Journalist and editor Neil King Jr. talks about his first book, American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal

“The Adele of Audiobooks” Julia Whelan will discuss her book, Thank You for Listening

Bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli will discuss her new book, Indulge, a collection of 100 recipes to nourish the body and the soul

Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack will discuss their new book, What’s Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service

Internationally recognized expert on first ladies and the operations of the White House Anita McBride will discuss her book Remember the First Ladies

Actor, playwright and director Laurence Luckinbill will discuss his new memoir, Affective Memories, with David Lee

Award-winning director and producer Ed Zwick will discuss his new book, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood, with Dave Karger

Costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie will discuss his life and work designing stunning, unforgettable clothing, and dressing some of the world’s biggest stars

Writer, historian and educator Molly Guptill Manning will discuss her books When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II and The War of Words: How America’s GI Journalists Battled Censorship and Propaganda to Help Win World War II

Director and author Adam Nimoy will discuss his poignant memoir, The Most Human: Reconciling With My Father, Leonard Nimoy

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maureen Dowd will discuss her new book, Notorious: Portraits of Stars from Hollywood, Culture, Fashion, and Tech