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Tim O’Brien – 2009 National Book Festival
Fiction author Tim O’Brien appears at the National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: Tim O’Brien has been hailed as “the best American writer of his generation” by The San Francisco Examiner. The author of eight books, O’Brien received the National Book … Continue reading
Philippa Gregory – National Book Festival 2008
Philippa Gregory’s first novel, Wideacre, was written as she completed her Ph.D. in 18th century literature, and it became an instant worldwide best-seller. She has gone on to publish more than 20 novels, many reflecting her knowledge of periods of … Continue reading
John Irving – 2009 National Book Festival
Best-selling author John Irving appears at the National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: John Irving is the best-selling author of “The World According to Garp,” “The Hotel New Hampshire,” “The Cider House Rules” and “A Prayer for Owen Meany,” among other … Continue reading
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Cokie Roberts – National Book Festival 2008
Cokie Roberts, a New York Times best-selling author, is a political commentator for ABC News and serves as a senior news analyst for National Public Radio. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including two Emmy Awards, induction … Continue reading
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Neil Gaiman – National Book Festival 2008
Young adult novelist Neil Gaiman appears at the National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: For more than 20 years, Neil Gaiman has been a top writer of modern comics and a best-selling novelist. His work has appeared in translation in more … Continue reading