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Words Matter: Politicians on the Page with Jeffrey Rosen and Carlos Lozada

Aug 23, 2024 | loc.gov | Jeffrey Rosen |Carlos Lozada |Marianna Sotomayor

What our leaders wrote and read may be more revealing than they know, according to these new nonfiction books. Carlos Lozada’s “The Washington Book” makes a case for the oft-derided modern political memoir, and Jeffrey Rosen’s “The Pursuit of Happiness” examines how classical philosophy influenced the founders and shaped the nation’s values. Moderated by Marianna Sotomayor. Note: Book signing before event.
Celebrating James Baldwin's Centennial, with Ayana Mathis and Viet Thanh Nguyen

Aug 23, 2024 | loc.gov | Ayana Mathis |Viet Thanh Nguyen |Eric Deggans

James Baldwin, born in 1924, wrote some of the most impactful books of the 20th Century — including “Another Country,” “Giovanni’s Room” and “Notes of a Native Son.” Join Ayana Mathis (“The Unsettled”) and Viet Thanh Nguyen (“A Man of Two Faces”) as they discuss the influence of Baldwin’s work on writers of all stripes. Moderated by Eric Deggans. Note: Book signing before event.
"Angel of Vengeance" with Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Aug 23, 2024 | loc.gov | Douglas Preston |Lincoln Child |Mimi Montgomery

Step through a dimensional portal into 1880 New York City with Special Agent Pendergast and Constance Greene as they confront a dangerous serial killer in Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child’s 22nd Pendergast novel, “Angel of Vengeance.” New and dedicated readers alike will enjoy this deep dive into all things Pendergast, although we can’t promise no spoilers! Moderated by Mimi Montgomery.
A Conversation on the American Presidency with David M. Rubenstein

Jul 25, 2024 | loc.gov | David Rubenstein

In David M. Rubenstein’s newest book, “The Highest Calling,” the author talks with living American presidents and revered historians about the American presidency. Drawing from his own experience in the Carter administration, he engages in dialogues with our nation's presidents and the historians who study them.
Investigating the Algorithm: Our Uneasy Ties to Tech with Joy Buolamwini and Kyle Chayka

Jul 25, 2024 | loc.gov | Joy Buolamwini |Kyle Chayka |Regina Barber

Algorithms aren’t just the code that suggests your next impulse buy. Joy Buolamwini (“Unmasking AI”) and Kyle Chayka (“Filterworld”) unearth a more troubling world where computer code flattens our culture into fragmented worlds where discrimination is rampant, anxiety predominates and profit is king. But can the algorithm contribute to a better world? Moderated by Regina G. Barber.
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Unveils New Video Series Featuring 18 Notable Children's and Young Adult Authors

May 14, 2024 | loc.gov | Chelsea Clinton |Gary Schmidt

National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina is launching a new video series starting on May 14, featuring beloved children’s and young adult authors, illustrators and graphic novelists to foster a lifelong love of reading among young learners.
Author Event with Chelsea Clinton, Rita Williams-Garcia and Meg Medina

Mar 2, 2024 | loc.gov | Rita Williams-Garcia

March is Women’s History Month! On Saturday, March 9th, you’re in for a full day of discovering more about women who have made a difference in the world. As part of Family Day: Women’s History Month, we are hosting Chelsea Clinton, author of the picture book “She Persisted” and the related “She Persisted” chapter book series; Rita Williams-Garcia, a celebrated author of novels for young adults and middle-grade readers; and Meg Medina, current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
C-SPAN and Library of Congress Announce New Primetime Book Series for Fall 2023

Aug 15, 2023 | loc.gov | Thomas Paine |Alexander Hamilton |James Madison |John Jay

C-SPAN and the Library of Congress have announced a joint original feature production for fall 2023: "Books That Shaped America."The 10-part series – which C-SPAN will air LIVE on Mondays, starting Sept. 18 at 9 p.m. ET – will be a literary journey, tracing America's history by exploring masterpieces in literature that have had, and still have today, a major impact on society. The 10-week series will mark the various eras of American history and feature a diverse mix of stories and authors.
2023 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction Winner George Saunders

Aug 12, 2023 | loc.gov | George Saunders

2023 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner George Saunders discusses his writing life during this event, from his beloved novel “Lincoln in the Bardo” to his story collections such as “Tenth of December” and “Liberation Day External.” Moderated by Clay Smith.
Medicine and the New Human with Siddhartha Mukherjee

Aug 11, 2023 | loc.gov | Siddhartha Mukherjee

In his new book “The Song of the Cell External,” physician and author Siddhartha Mukherjee, also the author of “The Emperor of All Maladies,” takes the reader back to the discovery of cells, the ways that discovery revolutionized medicine and the remarkable new therapies science is unleashing to combat cancer and other illnesses. Moderated by David M. Rubenstein.