Bookmark with Maria-Hall Brown

Up close and personal interviews with many of the writers that make up the face of literature today are featured on Bookmark with Maria Hall-Brown.
Airs Tuesdays at 7:00 PM and Thursdays at 11:30 PM.

Maria interviews best-selling authors such as Dean Koontz, Suze Orman, Studs Terkel,
Mary Higgins Clark, James Patterson and David Baldacci.

UPCOMING SHOWS

August 19, 21
The Luck of an Irishman
His tragic tale of an impoverished childhood in Ireland won him a Pulitzer Prise-- amazing for a first time writer, and even more amazing by the fact that Frank McCourt was 66 years old when "Angela's Ashes" was published. But the story continues as McCourt learns a few lessons about life in "Teacherman."
Author Interviewed: Frank McCourt

August 26, 28
Namely This
With a well known name, doors open, you are at once familiar and yet not. Being a member of a famous family carries a different kind of expectation and burden. Eleanor Coppola shares her life with husband Francis Ford. Andre Dubus III carries on the name of his dad icon author Andres Dubus. Barry Goldwater Jr. admires the legacy left by his Statesman Senator father and John Burnham Schwartz finds his own voice while surrounded by some of literature's best.
Authors Interviewed: Eleanor Coppola, "Notes on A Life," Barry Goldwater Jr., "Pure Goldwater,"John Burnham Schwartz, "The Commoner," Andre Dubus III, "The Garden of Last Days"

September 2, 4
30 Minutes with the 60 Minute Man
Whether you admire him, disdain him or just don’t care, there is no denying that Mike Wallace has born witness to some of the most interesting conversations with some of the most interesting characters in our recent history. Now he shares some powerful memories.
Author interviewed: Mike Wallace “Between You and Me”

September 23, 25
Namely This
With a well known name, doors open, you are at once familiar and yet not. Being a member of a famous family carries a different kind of expectation and burden. Eleanor Coppola shares her life with husband Francis Ford. Andre Dubus III carries on the name of his dad icon author Andres Dubus. Barry Goldwater Jr. admires the legacy left by his Statesman Senator father and John Burnham Schwartz finds his own voice while surrounded by some of literature's best.
Authors Interviewed: Eleanor Coppola, "Notes on A Life," Barry Goldwater Jr., "Pure Goldwater,"John Burnham Schwartz, "The Commoner," Andre Dubus III, "The Garden of Last Days"

September 30
Bruce Dern, An Unrepentant Memoir
Born into a pre-eminent Chicago family, Bruce Dern took a bold step by leaving behind his exclusive existence to pursue life as an actor. Dern’s independent spirit guides every aspect of his life and career. A career that has brought us a wide range of passionate characters only Dern could portray. Bruce shares the stories of a dramatic life well lived.
Author Interviewed: Bruce Dern “An Unrepentant Memoir”