Jason Goldman

Learn about the behind-the-scenes story of Network, the iconic movie that transformed the way we think about television and corporate power. Follow the journey of Paddy Chayefsky, the visionary screenwriter behind the film, and the cast and crew who brought his outlandish vision to life during a time of cultural turmoil. Mad as Hell offers a riveting account of the making of this still-startling film and its lasting impact on popular culture.

Explore the inspiring behind-the-scenes story of the cultural heroes who revolutionized children's television with Sunny Days. From the creation of Sesame Street to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Free to Be...You and Me, and Schoolhouse Rock!, discover how these beloved programs taught kids about diversity, the ABCs, and feminism through a fun 1970s lens. Author David Kamp's rigorous research and interviews with TV figures Joan Ganz Cooney, Marlo Thomas, and Rita Moreno make for a fascinating and joyful testament to what Americans can achieve at their best.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this beautiful and moving novel follows the intertwined lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. When Marie-Laure and her father must flee Paris for the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, they carry with them a valuable and dangerous jewel from the Museum of Natural History. Meanwhile, Werner Pfennig grows up enchanted by a radio he finds in a mining town in Germany, and becomes enlisted to track down the resistance. As their paths converge, they must try to be good to each other in the midst of the devastation of war. With stunning detail and captivating prose, this National Book Award finalist is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.