With his signature humor, author Charles Yu deconstructs the lecture genre and by doing so revealsprofound insights into what it means to be human.

Ruth Ozeki, the featured author for Everybody Reads 2023, speaks about reading, writing, and the power of storytelling in her metafictional novel A Tale for the Time Being.

A conversation on food, cooking, family, traditions, and storytelling. And like some of the best meals, it just happens to be vegetarian.

Renowned classicist Mary Beard takes us back in time to ancient Rome, in this lecture about the making of her latest book, Emperor of Rome.

Celebrated author Caryl Phillips discusses the life and impact of singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye in this lecture from 1999.

In the wake of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial, Michael Lewis discusses Going Infinite, his book exploring the rise and fall of Bankman-Frieds cryptocurrency hedge fund and exchange.

Tracy K. Smith discusses her latest poetry collection, To Free the Captives, in this conversation with fellow poet, Major Jackson.

Literary journalist David Grann talks about writing adventure and true crime stories, including The Wager and Killers of the Flower Moon.

Legendary actor Tom Hanks shares his debut novel, as well as anecdotes from his storied career, in this conversation with screenwriter Jon Raymond.

Ann Patchett discusses her latest best-selling novel, Tom Lake, with Cheryl Strayed in this conversation recorded in Portland, Oregon.