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 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 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 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 October 27th episode of Today, Hoda and Kathie Lee hosted a vegan cooking demonstration by Kim Barnouin of the “Skinny Bitch” media empire. Her newest book is a guide on how to stay skinny in today’s world despite all the pressures of modern American life that keep us from eating properly and exercising sufficiently.
On the October 21 episode of Today, businessman and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk appeared to talk about his new memoir. It chronicles his rise from a street skater to a wealthy CEO of his own company based around his personality and achievements.
On the October 16th episode of the Saturday edition of Today, financial expert and TV host Suze Orman appeared to talk money. Her new book is advice for how to maintain financial security in our current challenging investment climate.
On the October 15th episode of Today, co-host of Morning Joe and author Willie Geist appeared to talk about his new book. It is a satirical look at the freak show that our American cultural and political landscape has become.
On the October 13th episode of Today, actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared to talk about his new book. This is the sequel to the first volume of his auto-biography that was published last year, covering his rise from junky to major league celebrity.
On the October 12th edition of Today, the co-host of the fourth hour Hoda Kotb had the tables turned on her and became a guest. She has recently published a memoir of her time in television and journalism, relating the crises she has lived through including cancer and working with Kathie Lee Gifford every day.
On the October 6th episode of Today, chef Cat Cora – the Executive Chef for Bon Appetit magazine – appeared to cook. Her newest cookbook is a fresh look at some classic dishes and ways to improve them to make them easier to prepare and healthier to eat.
On the October 6th episode of Today, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner appeared to talk about his new book. This book is an examination of business partnerships and how strong pairings can create more value for the company than either person on their own. He begins with his own relationship with Frank Wells at Disney and branches into a number of other strong teams from throughout the world of entertainment and business.
On the October 5 episode of Today, they spoke with Hollywood couple Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna. The pair has a new reality show coming out soon, but each has also published a book recently. Hamlin’s book is his biography of his time as an actor and Rinna’s is a novel of actresses trying to make it in Hollywood and the sometimes bizarre places those ambitions can take them.
On the October 4th episode of Today, a guest was actress, comedian and television host Whoopi Goldberg. In addition to her one woman shows and many films, Whoopi has been a co-host of The View for several years. Her new book adresses the zeitgeist of our current time in the USA, how discourse has gotten less civil and manners seem to be fraying.
On the September 28th episode of Today, actress and activist Marlo Thomas appeared to talk about her new book. It is part memoir of her personal experiences growing up in show business, but also a look at the larger world of comedy, the people who bring us the funny and why we need it so much.
On the September 21st edition of Today, one of the guests was actress and reality show star Tori Spelling. Her most recent book is a memoir of her life before and after becoming a star from her role on Beverly Hills 90210.
On the September 21th episode of Today, they spoke with political strategist Dick Morris. Morris’ most recent book is a collaboration with Eileen Mcgann, an appeal for conservatives to get politically active in the 2010 election cycle.
On the September 18th episode of the Saturday edition of Today, they spoke with the the host of Hardball and author Chris Matthews in a story about Sarah Palin’s speech in Iowa. His new book is less politically focused and more general life lessons on how to achieve goals and to get people on board with your vision.