Book Circle Online: Books

Host Zoe Hewitt talks with Jean Picker Firstenberg about her book " Becoming AFI: 50 Years Inside the American Film Institute." Jean Picker Firstenberg, is an American who served as the CEO and Director of the American Film Institute from 1980 through 2007. She was the Institute's second and first female CEO. At the time of her appointment, she was an executive at the Markle Foundation. About the Book: For over fifty years, the American Film Institute has flourished as one of America’s great cultural entities. Its graduates, faculty, supporters, and trustees have included such acclaimed individuals as Steven Spielberg, Maya Angelou, Gregory Peck [...] The post Becoming AFI: 50 Years Inside the American Film Institute with Jean Picker Firstenberg | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

James Lott Jr talks to Ed Asner about his new book, The Grouchy Historian: An Old-Time Lefty Defends Our Constitution Against Right-Wing Hypocrites and Nutjobs. In the tradition of Al Franken and Michael Moore, Ed Asner—a.k.a. Lou Grant from The Mary Tyler Moore Show—reclaims the Constitution from the right-wingers who think that they and only they know how to interpret it. Ed Asner, a self-proclaimed dauntless Democrat from the old days, figured that if the right-wing wackos are wrong about voter fraud, Obama’s death panels, and climate change, they are probably just as wrong about what the Constitution says. There’s no way that two [...] The post Grouchy Historian by Ed Asner | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Michael Rippe talks to Yvonne Lacey about her book, Taking Back Your Holidays: A Whimsical Guide to a Lighter, Brighter Christmas. Maybe you love Christmas, or maybe you want to love Christmas, but you feel like the time between the beginning of Fall and the start of the New Year flies by so fast that you can't stop to enjoy a moment of it. Did you get a chance to sing Christmas songs together? To cook your grandmother's secret recipes in your own kitchen? To make a snow angel? To sing "Happy Holidays" to your neighbors? This year is your chance to take back [...] The post Taking Back Your Holidays by Yvonne Lacey appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon and Lex Michael discuss LA Comic Con. They also have Zack Kaplan from Top Cow via Skype to discuss his new comic book, Port of Earth. ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and opinions as well as [...] The post LA Comic Con Wrap Up & Interview with Zack Kaplan (Port of Earth) appeared first on Book Circle Online.

James Lott Jr talks to Ava Kaufman about her book, The Transplant Journey. About the book: The process of transplant is about restoring life. I mean how truly amazing is modern medicine and science! They can now take organs from a person who is brain dead (yes, a person must be brain dead to be able to donate their organs; heart still beating, but no brain activity) and medication taken twice or more daily can keep that organ functioning and give new life to a person who, half a century ago, would be dead. And not just new life, but for many a life [...] The post The Transplant Journey by Ava Kaufman | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. In episode five, they discuss an alternate world in Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go. The novel is about friends Kathy, Tommy and Ruth who grow up together at a seemingly idyllic boarding school in the English countryside. When they leave the school and the horrible truth of their true purpose is revealed to them, they must simultaneously confront deep-seated feelings of love, jealousy and [...] The post Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon, and the undead Lex Michael prepare you for LA Comic Con this weekend. They also continue the discussion on Batman vs Two Face. ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and opinions as well as diverse and thought-provoking [...] The post Your LA Comic Con Guide | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts, Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon, and the undead Lex Michael are joined by Nate Miller and Dave Child to celebrate The Walking Dead’s 100th Episode. They also have an exclusive sneak peek at the Walking Dead #175 comic. Plus Batman vs Two Face is out! And I’m sure Frank hates something. ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects [...] The post The Walking Dead Celebrates the Big 100 | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Chae Jones  talks with Joe Ballarini about his book, A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting.   Joe Ballarini is an American film director, screenwriter and author. He graduated from the USC School of Cinematic ArtsTelevision Director's Program with a degree in film production in 1999. A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting The Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this hilarious new series about a secret society of babysitters who protect kids from the monsters that really do live under their beds! When middle schooler Kelly Ferguson’s Halloween plans switch from party-going to babysitting, she thinks the scariest part of her night will be [...] The post A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting by Joe Ballarini | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts Frank Moran and Lacretia Lyon discuss the start of DC on TV and of course keep up the Inhumans conversation. Plus Constantine (drink) is FINALLY joining the Legends of Tomorrow (For 2 Episodes). ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and [...] The post DCTV Starts This Week And More Inhuman… | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Tiege Dooley-Panko talks with Ora Nadrich about her book, Says Who? How One Simple Question Can Change the Way You Think Forever.   Ora Nadrich, a popular Huffington Post writer, is a Los Angeles-based certified Life Coach and Mindful Meditation specialist. From a very early age Ora has been a seeker of knowledge, with a particular interest and talent in discovering how our thoughts work. Her lifelong journey towards this inner awareness, along with her distinctive combination of intuition and compassion, eventually led to her becoming a Life Coach and developing her simple yet effective "Says Who?" questioning method, designed to uncover the [...] The post Says Who? by Ora Nadrich | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon, and Lex Michael discuss Marvel’s Inhumans series and what they thought of the TV premiere. They also delve into what’s coming up at New York Comic Con and other big comic news. ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer [...] The post More Human Than Inhumans | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Amy Cassandra talks with Caitlin Brodnick about her book, Dangerous Boobies: Breaking Up with My Time-Bomb Breasts. After watching too many family members die of cancer, at age 28, public speaker and comedian Caitlin Brodnick was tested for the BRCA1 gene mutation and tested positive, indicating an 87% chance she'd likely be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. She had a preventative double mastectomy, thereby becoming an everywoman's Angelina Jolie. Dangerous Boobies: Breaking Up with My Time-Bomb Breasts goes in depth into her experience from testing to surgery and on to recovery. With a warm, funny, and approachable voice, Caitlin tells readers the [...] The post Dangerous Boobies by Caitlin Brodnick | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. In episode four, they venture into the wilderness of Wyoming in Michael Punke's 2002 novel The Revenant. The novel is based on a series of events in the life of American frontiersman Hugh Glass in 1823 Missouri Territory. The word "Revenant" means someone who has risen from the grave to terrorize the living. This book has been adapted in 2015 by visionary director Alejandro G. [...] The post The Revenant by Michael Punke | Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Legacy or Rebirth? Lacretia Lyon, Lex Michael, and Frank Moran discuss how Marvel's new relaunch stacks up to DC's. ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and opinions as well as diverse and thought-provoking views. [...] The post Does Marvel’s New Relaunch Stack Up to DC’s? | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Katerina Cozias talks to Stacey Cargnelutti about her book, Egypt 2 Canaan: A Guide To Lasting Change and Rich Fulfillment. Egypt 2 Canaan is a faithful companion to help you navigate the rough waters of life, love, and faith, and stay on course to your Promised Land. The Old Testament story of Israel’s wilderness journey serves as the perfect backdrop for E2C because it’s our story as well. If you’ve circled the same mountain too many times, you’re not alone. We live in the greatest age of information and illumination of all time and yet modern day slavery in the form of addiction, anxiety [...] The post Egypt 2 Canaan by Stacey Cargnelutti | Book Circle Online appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Frank Moran ,Lacretia Lyon, and Lex Michael discuss Nightwing and his many different aliases (Richard John "Dick" Grayson, Robin, Boy Wonder, Nightwing, Batman, Agent 37). ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and opinions as well as diverse and thought-provoking views. [...] The post You Don’t Know Dick…Grayson AKA Nightwing | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Frank Moran, like, really, really hates Batman and Harley Quinn. Hosts Lacretia Lyon and Lex Michael try to win him over. ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and opinions as well as diverse and thought-provoking views. [...] The post Why Frank Hates Batman & Harley Quinn | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon, and Lex Michael discuss The Tick since the new live-action comedy based on the comic book just dropped on Amazon Prime. Plus Marvel Legacy drops a teaser trailer and more! ABOUT BOOK CIRCLE ONLINE: Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter-by-chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and [...] The post The Tick on Amazon, Marvel Legacy Trailer, & A Clueless Comic Book | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies. In episode three, they enter the world of magic at a time when electricity was just taking off to discuss Christopher Priest's 1996 novel The Prestige. The novel tells the story of a prolonged feud between two stage magicians in late 1800s England. It is epistolary in structure; that is, it purports to be a collection of real diaries that were kept by the protagonists [...] The post The Prestige by Christopher Priest – Adapted: Books to Movies appeared first on Book Circle Online.