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Video: Go Behind the Scenes of The Woman in Black, Plus Enter to Win a Movie Prize Pack
Susan Hill’s classic ghost story, The Woman in Black, is now a major motion picture starring Daniel Radcliffe. The chilling tale of a menacing specter haunting a small English town, The Woman in Black is sure to spook readers and moviegoers alike. Read on for video interviews with the cast and crew, plus enter to win a movie prize pack.
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Louis Hyman On The History of Debt and the Illusion of Thrift
Borrow is a lively history of consumer debt in America that demonstrates how the rise of consumer borrowing—virtually unknown before the twentieth century—has altered our culture and economy. Economic historian Louis Hyman gives a historical perspective on economic turmoil, demonstrating that today’s problems are not as new as we think. Hyman recently contributed “A Brief History of Debt” to the Huffington Post as well as an Op-Ed for the New York Daily News that discusses how budgets can lull consumers into a false sense of security. He was also interviewed by Salon and appeared on NPR’s The Roundtable.
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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Honored With Five Oscar Nominations
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, based on the bestselling book by Stieg Larsson, has received five Oscar nominations. Rooney Mara, who plays Lisbeth Salander in the David Fincher-directed film, leads the list with a nod for Best Actress. The film has also been nominated for its Cinematography, Film Editing, Sound Editing, and Sound Mixing. The Oscars will be awarded on Sunday, February 26th. Congratulations to all of the nominees!
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Listen To Danielle Ofri Read From Writer, M.D.
Writer, M.D. is a collection of the best contemporary fiction and nonfiction written by doctors. Edited by Leah Kaminsky, the book includes pieces from Abraham Verghese, Pauline Chen, Atul Gawande, Danielle Ofri, and Ethan Canin. Ofri appeared recently on NPR’s “To The Best of Our Knowledge,” reading from and discussing her contribution to the book. Click to listen to the interview.
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Video: Anne Rice On Love And Evil
Anne Rice’s magnificent Songs of the Seraphim series continues with Of Love and Evil, another metaphysical adventure full of angels and assassins. Barely recovered from his previous divine mission, former contract killer Toby O’Dare is once again summoned by the angel Malchiah to investigate the poisoning of a prominent nobleman and stop the haunting of a diabolical dybbuk. Below, watch video of Anne Rice discussing the themes of love and evil in the Songs of the Seraphim series.
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Writer, M.D. Showcases The Best Contemporary Fiction and Nonfiction by Doctors
From Chekhov to Maugham to William Carlos Williams, doctors have long given voice to their unique perspectives through literature. Writer, M.D., edited by Leah Kaminsky, celebrates this rich tradition with a collection of fiction and nonfiction by today’s most beloved physician-writers, including Abraham Verghese, Pauline Chen, Atul Gawande, Danielle Ofri, and Ethan Canin.
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George Friedman On The Most Important Decisions of The Next Decade
George Friedman, bestselling author of The Next 100 Years and Stratfor CEO sharpens his focus to the next ten years. The Next Decade identifies political shifts that will take place, the decisions that will be made, the consequences of those decisions, and how the American president will acknowledge and manage the fact that the United States has become an empire.
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William D. Cohan Takes on Goldman Sachs In Money and Power
The New York Times bestselling author of House of Cards and The Last Tycoons turns his spotlight on Goldman Sachs in Money and Power. Through extensive research and interviews with the inside players, including current CEO Lloyd Blankfein, William D. Cohan constructs a nuanced, timely portrait of Goldman Sachs, the company that was too big—and too ruthless—to fail.
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Video: Watch Karen Armstrong At The TED Conference
In 2008, Karen Armstrong won the 2008 TED Prize and with it her “wish to change the world”: to create a Charter for Compassion with the input of a community of thinkers and spiritual leaders. Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life is a product of her efforts, an impassioned and practical guide to helping us make the world a more compassionate place. After the break, watch video of Karen discussing her TED prize wish.
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Maeve Binchy’s Minding Frankie Available Now In Paperback
Minding Frankie is the latest New York Times Bestseller from Maeve Binchy, author of Heart and Soul and Whitethorn Woods. Set in a small Dublin town, Minding Frankie is the story of Noel, a man who takes guardianship of his former flame’s baby girl. As a single father battling demons of his own, Noel can’t do it alone, so he turns to his family, friends, and neighbors to help him raise the child.
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