Chef Doug Keane

A literary powerhouse and master storyteller whose words electrify the soul and ignite the imagination, Isabel Allende will discuss My Name, Emilia del Valle, to be released on May 6, 2025.

Esteemed climate scientist challenging the status quo in climate science communication.

Bestselling author of thrilling deep sea travelogues uniquely qualified to illuminate the hidden depths of our mysterious planet

Taiwanese American lawyer and women’s human rights specialist whose acclaimed debut novel, Daughters of Shandong, is equal parts heartbreaking, beautiful, and important

Master crime fiction author Michael Connelly will discusses his new book, The Waiting, and his journey from journalist to bestselling novelist. Discover the secrets behind his iconic characters, intricate plots, and the gritty realism that captivates readers worldwide.

Trailblazing Vietnam combat nurse and author who served as inspiration for bestselling author Kristin Hannah’s blockbuster novel, The Women.

Critically acclaimed and bestselling author of two dozen novels, fresh off a National Book Award win for James, his provocative retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez is a bold new voice in literature, challenging immigration narratives in her memoir, My Side of the River. Expanding on her viral TED Talk, she shares her journey from adversity to success, earning recognition as a New York Times Editor’s Pick and People Magazine Best Book to Read.

Patrick Radden Keefe is a masterful investigative journalist and author of Empire of Pain, Say Nothing, and Rogues, known for his compelling New Yorker stories that uncover hidden truths. His works, blending fact with suspense, provide deep insights into complex characters and historical conflicts.

Visionary educator Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, will explore how AI will revolutionize learning. Discover insights from his new book on the future of education, ethical challenges, and the power of AI to make high-quality learning accessible to all.

Explore the powerful interconnectivity between music, the brain, creativity, productivity, and health with bestselling author Daniel Levitin. The acclaimed neuroscientist will discuss his newest book, I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music As Medicine.

Ada Limón is the 24th Poet Laureate of The United States. Named Poet Laureate in July 2022, she is the first Latina to be awarded this distinction. She hosts the critically-acclaimed poetry podcast, The Slowdown, and has written six books of poetry.

Dr. Alex Marson is at the forefront of a biomedical revolution, using genetic engineering and CRISPR technology to develop next-generation therapies for diseases once thought incurable.

Bestselling author, critic, and essayist posed to dazzle the literary world and academic institutions worldwide with a spellbinding new translation of Homer’s magnum opus

Award-winning journalist and the bestselling author of The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA and Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II.

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and bestselling author Anna Quindlen is one of contemporary literature’s most beloved voices. Her nine novels, ten nonfiction titles, and two children’s books have sold nearly 13 million copies.

Iconic and award-winning New York Times food critic, Gourmet editor, chef, and bestselling author of cookbooks, memoirs, and The Paris Novel.

One of the most respected historians and journalists writing today and bestselling author of 11 books including his latest Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II, First: Sandra Day O’Connor, Being Nixon, and Sea of Thunder.

Wright Thompson is an acclaimed author and sports journalist, celebrated for his ability to craft deeply personal, insightful narratives that extend far beyond the playing field. He brings a unique Southern perspective to his powerful new masterpiece, The Barn, a haunting exploration of an infamous murder.

Pioneering cardiologist, geneticist, and digital health innovator Dr. Eric Topol has profoundly influenced the landscape of contemporary medicine. His groundbreaking new book, Super Agers, reveals a transformative revolution in human longevity.