On the November 4th episode of The View, environmental activist, film producer and author Laurie David appeared. Her most recent book is about rekindling the tradition of the family dinner and using that as the calm center tying families together despite everyone’s busy schedules.
Buy The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time by Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt from Amazon for the Kindle.
On the November 4th episode of Today, reality TV personality Kendra Wilkinson appeared. Earlier this year she published her memoir detailing her early life through her time with Hugh Hefner and her recent marriage to football player Hank Baskett.
On the November 3rd episode of The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, blogger and political insider Meghan McCain was one of Jay’s guests. Her new book is her behind the scenes look at the 2008 Presidential campaign from her perspective on the stage and in the bus with her candidate father.
On the November 3 episode of Lopez Tonight,veteran actor William Shatner came by to talk about his new CBS sitcom $#*! My Dad Says. Recently released in ebook format is his show business memoir that was published a few years ago.
On November 3rd, Charlie Rose, one of the intervew guests was economist Joseph Stiglitz. His newest book is a look at the financial crisis of 2007-2009, the root causes and what problems still remain in the structure of world finance.
Buy Freefall: America, Free Markets, and the Sinking of the World Economy by Joseph E. Stiglitz from Amazon for the Kindle.
On the November 3rd episode of Countdown, outgoing New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson appeared to discuss the Latino voting patterns in the western US. His most recent book is a memoir of his experience as a soldier in the Korean War, including his time as a P.O.W.
Buy Valleys of Death: A Memoir of the Korean War by Bill Richardson and Kevin Maurer from Amazon for the Kindle.
On the November 3rd episode of Live With Regis and Kelly, actress and activist Rosario Dawson appeared. Earlier this year she co-authored a book of advice and inspiration for women of all ages to be leaders and change agents.
On the November 3rd episode of Today, a actor James Franco appeared along with director Danny Boyle to discuss their new film 127 Hours. Franco recently published his first book, a collection of short stories set in the suburb of Palo Alto where he grew up.
On the November 3rd episode of Today, comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham appeared to talk about his new memoir. It tells the story of his rise from being a child with a thrift store dummy to one of the top entertainers in America, interrupted frequently by asides from his various characters.
On the November 3 episode of Live With Regis and Kelly, chef and TV personality Cat Cora appeared to cook. Her most recent cookbook reflects her take on classic dishes, always with her distinct Greek influenced flair.
Buy Cat Cora’s Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes by Cat Cora and Ann Kruegar Spivack from Amazon for the Kindle.
On the November 1st episode of Charlie Rose, they replayed their interview with the late Ted Sorensen who passed away on October 31st. He was special counsel and a speechwriter for John F. Kennedy, as well as being a lawyer and an author. His book about John Kennedy from the last decade has recently been released in ebook format.
On the November 2nd episode of Live With Regis and Kelly, they welcomed food writer and broadcaster Nigella Lawson. Her most recent book is the rerelease in ebook format of her first book – the one that put her on the map. It is not so much a cookbook (although it has recipes) as much as a self-help guide in how to think about food, cooking and eating.
On the November 2nd episode of Today, a guest was singer and former Psychic Friends spokeswoman Dionne Warwick. Her new book is a memoir of her time in show business through the highs and lows, number one hits and bankruptcy.
On the November 1st episode of Last Call With Carson Daly, one of the guests was Judah Friedlander. He appeared to talk about his new book, a comedic and inspirational book about beating people up, written by a man who is the self-described “World Champion.”
On the November 1 episode of The Colbert Report, a guest was columnist and author Jonathan Alter. His most recent book is a look at the first year of the Obama presidency.
On the November 1st episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, actress Portia de Rossi appeared to discuss her life and her new memoir. It covers her decision to come out publicly as gay, her struggles with weight and eating disorders and her life married to Ellen Degeneres.
On the November 1 episode of Today, actress Stefanie Powers appeared to talk about her new book, a biography of her time in show business and as a popular star of Hart to Hart, Girl from UNCLE and other programs.
On the November 1st episode of Good Morning America, author Jessica Seinfeld appeared to talk about her new cookbook and prepare recipes from it. It is a collection of recipes that are healthy (low sugar, high fiber) but also relatively quick to prepare for busy families on the go.
On the November 1 episode of Live With Regis and Kelly, chef and Cleveland’s most famous restauranteur Michael Symon appeared for a cooking demonstration. His new cookbook is a collection of recipes he himself makes but that are simple enough for anyone to prepare.