Georgia Center for the Book Lectures

Decatur, GA

Cookin' Up a Tasty Conversation
Virginia Willis
November 19, 2008
01:02:17
Fellow Les Dames D'Escoffier members Gena Berry and Virginia Willis talk about Willis' book, Bon Appétit, Y’all! Three Generations of Southern Cooking. French-trained chef Willis shares her recipes and culinary tricks.
Corra Harris and the Divided Mind of the New South
Catherine Oglesby
November 17, 2008
00:38:57
Catherine Oglesby, professor of history at Valdosta State University, reads from her biography, Corra Harris and the Divided Mind of the New South, which tackles the complexities of race, class, and gender.
Joshilyn Jackson: The Girl Who Stopped Swimming
Joshilyn Jackson
November 5, 2008
01:00:12
Author and Georgia Perimeter College Writer-in-Residence Joshilyn Jackson talks about her latest, The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. Jackson is also the author of Gods in Alabama and Between Georgia.
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Ron Rash: Serena
Ron Rash
October 30, 2008
00:45:56
Ron Rash, the Appalachian storyteller, discusses his fourth novel, Serena, a tale of of violence and beauty, love and honor. The story unfolds in 1929 and focuses on a beautiful and ruthless wife, Serena.
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George C. Herring: From Colony to Superpower
George C. Herring
October 28, 2008
00:47:09
Award-winning historian and author George C. Herring gives an overview of American diplomacy, as described in his new book, From Colony to Superpower: US Foreign Relations Since 1776.
Jimmy Carter: Prophet from Plains
Frye Gaillard
October 24, 2008
01:02:19
Frye Gaillard explores the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter in his new book, Prophet from Plains.
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Helene Cooper: House at Sugar Beach
Helene Cooper
September 15, 2008
00:49:50
Award-winning journalist Helene Cooper discusses her new book, The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood, a memoir of her youth in Liberia and what occurred after she and her family were exiled to America.
Nefertiti: Queen of Egypt, Daughter of Eternity
Michelle Moran
October 8, 2007
00:53:24
Michelle Moran discusses her latest novel, Nefertiti, about one of history's most intriguing figures. Based on extensive on-site research, the book offers a detailed, realistic story of a beautiful and charismatic queen struggling against palace intrigue.
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Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule
Thomas Frank
September 18, 2008
00:55:44
Thomas Frank, The New York Times bestselling author of What's the Matter with Kansas?, discusses his new book, The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule.
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Slave No More: Two Men Who Escaped to Freedom
David W. Blight
November 15, 2007
01:01:41
David Blight discusses his latest work Slave No More: Two Men Who Escaped to Freedom. His new book includes previously unpublished narratives from two former slaves, offering readers a poignant, painful story of lives at once heroic and inspiring.
How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance
Amy Chua
November 6, 2007
00:57:45
Amy Chua discusses her new book Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance and Why they Fall Law.
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Ralph Ellison: Invisible Man
Arnold Rampersad
May 23, 2007
01:03:29
Arnold Rampersad discusses his new book, Ralph Ellison: A Biography. Georgia Center for the Book presents the acclaimed writer as part of the Decatur Arts Festival celebration.

Founded in 1920, the Georgia Center for the Book, based at the DeKalb County Public Library, is the statewide affiliate of the Library of Congress with a mission of serving libraries, literacy and literature. We sponsor two popular literary competitions for students, develop and encourage programming for and other literary-related organizations and sponsor some 90 literary programs each year, bringing more than 125 authors to metro Atlanta and the state for free public events.
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