C-SPAN Bookshelf Podcast
1) BN+: Alexandra Churchill, "Ring of Fire"
British historian Alexandra Churchill is no relation to the former prime minister. However, her new book is the history of the world at war in 1914, titled "Ring of Fire." Alex Churchill is quick to t...Show More
2) Q&A: Charles Ferguson, "Presidential Seclusion"
Former Camp David Historian and Presidential Chaplain Charles Ferguson, author of "Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David," talks about the history of the U.S. presidential retreat and its re...Show More
3) ABC: Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks Explains What Makes Us Happy
Author and Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss the science of happiness, his path to becoming an expert on happiness and how people can lead happier lives. Learn mo...Show More
4) AW: The Art Spy: Michelle Young Chronicles Rose Valland’s WWII Mission
Journalist Michelle Young discussed the history of Rose Valland, a female spy working for the French Resistance at the Jeu de Paume museum in Paris during World War II. This event was part of the 2025...Show More
5) BN+: Kenneth Vogel, "Devils' Advocates"
Most of the names are familiar to those who follow politics and government. Hunter Biden, Rudolph Giuliani, Tony Podesta, Paul Manafort, and many others. Kenneth Vogel has written a book about these f...Show More
6) Q&A: Eugene Kranz, Former NASA Flight Director & Author
Former NASA flight director Eugene "Gene" Kranz, author of "Tough and Competent," shares stories from his 34 years at NASA's Mission Control, beginning in 1960 with his work on Project Mercury, the fi...Show More
7) ABC: Jodi Picoult on Storytelling, Ethics, and the Power of Fiction
Bestselling writer Jodi Picoult, author of 29 novels, discusses her writing process, adapting her books for Hollywood and why one of her books has been banned across the country. Learn more about your...Show More
8) AW: David Gelles on How Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard Built a Purpose-Driven Company
Author David Gelles discussed how Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard built his business, made a fortune, and then gave it all away. Books Passage Bookstore in Corte Madera, California, hosted this event...Show More
9) BN+: Doug Most, "Launching Liberty"
Boston-based writer Doug Most's new book is called "Launching Liberty: The Epic Race to Build the Ships That Took America to War." Most, who spent 15 years at the Boston Globe, writes: "In total, Amer...Show More
10) Q&A: Peter Navarro Reflects on Politics, Prison, and the Trump Presidency
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro went to prison in 2024 after being found guilty of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House January 6th...Show More