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George Prochnik on Stefan Zweig | LIVE for the NYPL
LIVE welcomes back George Prochnik, author of The Impossible Exile. This new book studies the life and work of Stefan Zweig, an icon of the Viennese cultural renaissance.
Stephen Burt: Why people need poetry
"We're all going to die — and poems can help us live with that." In a charming and funny talk, literary critic Stephen Burt takes us on a lyrical journey with some of his favorite poets, all the way down to a line break and back up to the human urge to imagine.
George Plimpton at the Helm of The Paris Review
George Plimpton was famous for shaping one of the country's most prestigious literary magazines, all while keeping it fun. The Paris Review's editor encouraged his young staff and created a relaxed community with plenty of apartment parties and sports activities.

American Masters - Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself premieres nationally Friday, May 16, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS.
Laura Sims and Ann Beattie on David Markson
Poet Laura Sims shares her stories of David Markson with writer Ann Beattie.
Richard Serra: Early Work
Richard Serra visits the Strand's rare book room to talk about the release of a new book, Richard Serra: Early Works, by Hal Foster.
Nomi Prins and Lauren Lyster on All The Presidents' Bankers
Strand partners with the public policy organization DEMOS to bring you a special evening with Nomi Prins, author of All The Presidents' Bankers talking with journalist Lauren Lyster.
Workshop—Siri Hustvedt: Why One Story and Not Another?
Theoretically a fiction writer can write anything, but in fact, that is not the case. The inimitable Siri Hustvedt—acclaimed fiction writer, essayist and poet—will draw from neuroscience research, psychoanalysis, and phenomenology to make a case for the embodied character of fictional creativity.
Terry McMillan at the LA Times Festival of Books
Bestselling author Terry McMillan discusses her relationship with her characters, and her latest novel, Who Asked You?
Charlie Rose: November 2, 1993 (Maya Angelou)
Acclaimed poet Maya Angelou discusses the inspiration and process for writing her inaugural poem for President Clinton.
BookExpo America 2014: Lena Dunham
BookExpo America 2014: Lena Dunham

Adult Book & Author Presentation May 31, 2014
Douglas Coupland and Chuck Palahniuk | LIVE from the NYPL
Can a literary conversation double as a social experiment? Absolutely, if the writers on stage are Douglas Coupland, author of Worst. Person. Ever., and Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club.
Nikil Saval: Cubed | Authors at Google
Nikil Saval visited Google LA to introduce us to his first book Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace. This talk took place on May 5, 2014.
Adrian Todd Zuniga of LDM
Creator of Literary Death Match speaks with LARB A.V. at the 2014 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
Fiction and Poetry Reading: Dan Chiasson and Lydia Davis
Dan Chiasson's fourth poetry collection is Bicentennial (Knopf, 2014). Lydia Davis's newest title is Can't and Won't: Stories (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2014).
Walter Mosley and Staceyann Chin on Debbie Doesn't Do It Anymore
Author Walter Mosely reads from his new novel, Debbie Doesn't Do It Anymore, and discusses it with poet Stacyann Chin.

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