http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewCustomPage?name=pageMeetTheAuthors 2007 Apple Inc. en-us iTunes iTunes and the Apple Store in New York's Soho district have teamed up to bring you the hottest authors talking about the season's biggest books. Subscribe and you'll hear authors like Stephen Colbert, Chuck Palahniuk, and Portia de Rossi read from and discuss their latest works of fiction and non-fiction. If you like what you hear, you can download the books on the iBookstore and read on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch and get the audiobook if you'd like someone else to do the reading. Authors visit the Apple Store SoHo to discuss their latest works. iTunes and the Apple Store in New York's Soho district have teamed up to bring you the hottest authors talking about the season's biggest books. Subscribe and you'll hear authors like Stephen Colbert, Chuck Palahniuk, and Portia de Rossi read from and discuss their latest works of fiction and non-fiction. If you like what you hear, you can download the books on the iBookstore and read on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch and get the audiobook if you'd like someone else to do the reading. Apple do-not-reply@apple.com audiobooks colbert alda patterson soho live itunes apple kennedy books authors patterson no http://itstreaming.apple.com/podcasts/meettheauthor/mta_11.xml iTunes iTunes Alan Alda's new memoir, Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself looks at the critical points in his life--his first Broadway show, September 11, a near-death experience on a Chilean mountaintop--and wonders whether there's any one thing that leads to a life of meaning. Alan Alda on the experiences underlying his new book. Alan Alda's new memoir, Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself looks at the critical points in his life--his first Broadway show, September 11, a near-death experience on a Chilean mountaintop--and wonders whether there's any one thing that leads to a life of meaning. no 44:43 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/alda_mta.m4a Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Stephen Colbert captivates a standing room only crowd at the Apple Store in SoHo. After he shares choice sections from his new book, I Am America (And So Can You!), Colbert sits down with radio host Jesse Thorn for an insightful conversation. Colbert's audiobook, and the recording of his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, are available in the iTunes Store. Jesse Thorn's radio show and podcast, The Sound of Young America, is also available in the iTunes Store. Stephen Colbert reads from and discusses his new book. Stephen Colbert captivates a standing room only crowd at the Apple Store in SoHo. After he shares choice sections from his new book, I Am America (And So Can You!), Colbert sits down with radio host Jesse Thorn for an insightful conversation. Colbert's audiobook, and the recording of his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, are available in the iTunes Store. Jesse Thorn's radio show and podcast, The Sound of Young America, is also available in the iTunes Store. yes 01:00:17 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/colbert_mta.m4a Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes George R.R. Martin, the best-selling author of the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, is also an award-winning writer of short fiction in a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. In this exclusive interview, Martin discusses Dreamsongs, the author's collection of short stories from the past 30-plus years. He also discusses favorite characters, the influence of Hollywood, the meaning of "the heart in conflict," and more. Exclusive interview: the author on his development as a writer. George R.R. Martin, the best-selling author of the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, is also an award-winning writer of short fiction in a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. In this exclusive interview, Martin discusses Dreamsongs, the author's collection of short stories from the past 30-plus years. He also discusses favorite characters, the influence of Hollywood, the meaning of "the heart in conflict," and more. no 38:16 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/martin_mta.m4a Fri, 2 Nov 2007 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Acclaimed suspense writer James Patterson stops by the Apple Store, SoHo in New York City for a discussion of his latest book, some of his most memorable characters, and his life as a writer of popular fiction. James Patterson discusses his most memorable characters. Acclaimed suspense writer James Patterson stops by the Apple Store, SoHo in New York City for a discussion of his latest book, some of his most memorable characters, and his life as a writer of popular fiction. no 31:36 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/patterson_mta.m4a Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes The authors of Our Dumb World: Atlas of the Planet Earth give a guided tour of the most important reference work ever written. Note: This episode is presented as a slideshow. Be sure to enjoy the visual component of this enhanced podcast. Guided tour of the new Onion atlas. The authors of Our Dumb World: Atlas of the Planet Earth give a guided tour of the most important reference work ever written. Note: This episode is presented as a slideshow. Be sure to enjoy the visual component of this enhanced podcast. yes 45:07 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/onion_mta.m4a Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes When McSweeney's contributor Dan Kennedy lands himself a job at a major label, he finds himself in way over his head. Kennedy's hilarious memoir, Rock On, is a power ballad to office life and rock 'n' roll. Dan Kennedy discusses his new memoir. When McSweeney's contributor Dan Kennedy lands himself a job at a major label, he finds himself in way over his head. Kennedy's hilarious memoir, Rock On, is a power ballad to office life and rock 'n' roll. no 47:34 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/dk_mta.m4a Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Augusten Burroughs' latest memoir, A Wolf at the Table, explores the author's terrifying relationship with his father, as well as the radical pendulum swing between love and hate. Featuring a dramatic reading by Burroughs, the audiobook also includes four original songs by Patti Smith, Tegan Quin, Ingrid Michaelson, and Sea Wolf. The author discusses his latest memoir. Augusten Burroughs' latest memoir, A Wolf at the Table, explores the author's terrifying relationship with his father, as well as the radical pendulum swing between love and hate. Featuring a dramatic reading by Burroughs, the audiobook also includes four original songs by Patti Smith, Tegan Quin, Ingrid Michaelson, and Sea Wolf. no 35:24 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/ab1_mta.m4a Thu, 1 May 2008 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes She's a stand-up comedian, host of E!'s late night show, Chelsea Lately, and with the release of Are You There Vodka, It's Me, Chelsea, a bestselling author. Chelsea Handler's collection of irreverent and hilarious essays recalls the highs and lows of her life to date. Comedian and TV host Handler on her new book She's a stand-up comedian, host of E!'s late night show, Chelsea Lately, and with the release of Are You There Vodka, It's Me, Chelsea, a bestselling author. Chelsea Handler's collection of irreverent and hilarious essays recalls the highs and lows of her life to date. yes 10:47 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/ch1_mta.m4a Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Author James Frey burst onto the literary scene with A Million Little Pieces, the critically acclaimed and controversial account of addiction and redemption. His latest, Bright Shiny Morning, is a sprawling novel about contemporary Los Angeles and the pursuit of the American Dream. Author James Frey on his new novel. Author James Frey burst onto the literary scene with A Million Little Pieces, the critically acclaimed and controversial account of addiction and redemption. His latest, Bright Shiny Morning, is a sprawling novel about contemporary Los Angeles and the pursuit of the American Dream. no 11:06 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/jf1_mta.m4a Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes In her mesmerizing collection of short stories, No One Belongs Here More Than You, the multitalented Miranda July portrays a compelling cast of characters who are desperate but unprepared for any kind of human connection. Read by the author. Author and filmmaker Miranda July discusses her new book. In her mesmerizing collection of short stories, No One Belongs Here More Than You, the multitalented Miranda July portrays a compelling cast of characters who are desperate but unprepared for any kind of human connection. Read by the author. no 24:04 http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/podcast/meettheauthor/mj1.m4a Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Junot Díaz's The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao tells the heartwarming story of a resilient Dominican-American family, and explores the endless human capacity to persevere in the name of love. Author Junot Díaz discusses his prize-winning novel. Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Junot Díaz's The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao tells the heartwarming story of a resilient Dominican-American family, and explores the endless human capacity to persevere in the name of love. no 28:40 http://movies.apple.com/datapub/us/podcasts/mta/jd1_mta.m4a Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Author Chuck Palahniuk and director/screenwriter Clark Gregg stop by the Apple Store to discuss Palahniuk's novel, Choke, and its forthcoming film adaptation. In the story, med-school dropout Victor Mancini has found an unusual way to make money: Pretend to choke in a restaurant and the person who saves you will feel responsible for the rest of his or her life. Choke is equally provocative and hilarious. Author Chuck Palahniuk and director/screenwriter Clark Gregg discuss Choke. Author Chuck Palahniuk and director/screenwriter Clark Gregg stop by the Apple Store to discuss Palahniuk's novel, Choke, and its forthcoming film adaptation. In the story, med-school dropout Victor Mancini has found an unusual way to make money: Pretend to choke in a restaurant and the person who saves you will feel responsible for the rest of his or her life. Choke is equally provocative and hilarious. no 50:02 http://movies.apple.com/datapub/us/podcasts/mta/cp1_mta.m4a Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Bestselling author Candace Bushnell (Sex and the City, Lipstick Jungle) stops by the Apple Store SoHo to read from and discuss her new novel, One Fifth Avenue. The author reads from and discusses her new book. Bestselling author Candace Bushnell (Sex and the City, Lipstick Jungle) stops by the Apple Store SoHo to read from and discuss her new novel, One Fifth Avenue. no 46:07 http://movies.apple.com/datapub/us/podcasts/mta/cb1_mta.m4a Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House series continues with another epic adventure. When Jack and Annie receive a special invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot, the time-traveling siblings embark on a quest to save the mythical kingdom from being forgotten forever. Mary Pope Osborne and her husband Will stop by the Apple Store, SoHo, to read (and, with the help of cast from the musical, sing!) from her latest magical tale. Mary Pope and Will Osborne discuss her latest book and the musical he made from it. Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House series continues with another epic adventure. When Jack and Annie receive a special invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot, the time-traveling siblings embark on a quest to save the mythical kingdom from being forgotten forever. Mary Pope Osborne and her husband Will stop by the Apple Store, SoHo, to read (and, with the help of cast from the musical, sing!) from her latest magical tale. no 42:25 http://movies.apple.com/datapub/us/podcasts/mta/mpo_mta.m4a Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Musician-turned-novelist Nick Cave thrills a rapt audience at iTunes Live: London Festival '09. In the latest episode of the "Meet the Author" podcast, musician-turned-novelist Nick Cave thrills a rapt audience at iTunes Live: London Festival '09 with a reading from his new book, "The Death of Bunny Munro." Now available on iTunes, the audiobook version is read by the Australian rocker himself. no 56:18 http://movies.apple.com/datapub/us/podcasts/mta/nc_mta.m4a Tue, 1 Sep 2009 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Author A.J. Jacobs shares how he turned his life into an experiment. Author A.J. Jacobs comes to the Apple Store SoHo to shares how he turned his life into an experiment in his latest book, "The Guinea Pig Diaries." Accompanied by moderator Travis Tonn, Jacobs discusses the various crazy experiments he undertook in the writing of this book. From the description: "Among the many adventures: He outsources his life. A.J. hires a team of people in Bangalore, India, to take care of everything in his life from answering his e-mails to arguing with his spouse. He spends a month practicing Radical Honesty—a movement that encourages us to remove the filters between our brains and mouths. (To give you an idea of what happened, the name of the chapter is "I Think You're Fat.") He goes to the Academy Awards disguised as a movie star to understand the strange and warping effects of fame. He commits himself to ultimate rationality, using cutting-edge science to make the best decisions possible. It changes the way he makes choices big and small, from what to buy at the grocery store to how to talk to his kids. And his revelations will change how you make decisions, too. He attempts to follow George Washington's rules of life, uncovering surprising truths about leadership and politics in the 21st century. He also spends a lot of time bowing and doffing his hat. And then there's the month when he followed his wife's every whim—foot massages, Kate Hudson movies, and all. Depending on your point of view, it's either the best or worst idea in the history of American marriage." no 45:50 http://movies.apple.com/datapub/us/podcasts/mta/ajj_mta.m4a Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes John Hodgman at the Apple Store SoHo John Hodgman stops by the Apple Store SoHo to talk about his new book, "More Information Than You Require." He reads, and then discusses the book and its origins with "Eat, Pray, Love" author Elizabeth Gilbert. "More Information Than You Require" is now available in paperback and as an audiobook from the iTunes Store: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAudiobook?id=336382197 no 1:08:02 http://movies.apple.com/datapub/us/podcasts/mta/jh_mta.m4a Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:33:12 -0700 iTunes iTunes Portia DeRossi Join actor and author Portia DeRossi as she discusses her memoir “Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain” with guest moderator Whoopi Goldberg from “The View”. In this remarkable and beautifully written work, DeRossi shines a bright light on a dark subject. It is an unflinching honest capture of the complex emotional truth of what it is like when food, weight, and body image take priority over every other human impulse or action. A crucial book for all those who might sometimes feel at war with themselves or their bodies, “Unbearable Lightness” is a story that inspires hope and nourishes the spirit. no 58:46 http://movies.apple.com/datapub/us/podcasts/mta/pdr_mta.m4a Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0700 iTunes iTunes Patton Oswalt Join comedian Patton Oswalt as he discusses his book, "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland," a fascinating look into his most unusual, and lovable, mindscape. no 38:33 http://movies.apple.com/datapub/us/podcasts/mta/po_mta.m4a Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:00:00 -0700