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Peter Buffett
Emmy Award-winning musician, author, and philanthropist
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Emmy Award-winning musician Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 30 years as a professional musician, composer, philanthropist, and bestselling author. He began his career as the musical mind behind many of the early MTV bumpers of the 1980s and the climactic crescendo in the memorable "Firedance" scene in 1990's Oscar-winning film Dances with Wolves. -
Paula McLain
Novelist, Poet and Book Club Favorite
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Internationally bestselling author Paula McLain is a popular speaker for community reads programs, literary series and writing programs where she blends her skills as a storyteller with her historical research to create unique lectures. -
Karen Russell
Author of the acclaimed bestseller Swamplandia!
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Karen Russell's debut novel, Swamplandia!, was selected as a best book of the year by numerous publications, including The New York Times. One of The New Yorker's "20 Under 40," Russell captivates crowds with her wild imagination, infectious enthusiasm, and lively sense of humor. -
Norton Juster
Author of the Beloved Children's Classic The Phantom Tollbooth and Highly-Acclaimed Books for all Ages
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The beloved author of the classic novel The Phantom Tollbooth, Norton Juster has been entertaining readers for over 50 years. A captivating and seasoned speaker, Norton is one of the most well-respected names in children's literature.
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December 16, 2011
Random House Speakers Top “Best of the Year” Lists!
We are thrilled to announce that several of our speakers have been recognized by numerous “Best of the Year” Lists. Swamplandia!, by our newest speaker Karen Russell, was chosen by …
Read MoreOctober 19, 2011
Julie Otsuka and Téa Obreht Selected as 2011 National Book Award Finalists!
We are proud to announce that The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka and The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht have been selected as fiction finalists for the 2011 National Book Award. We are delighted to offer …
Read MoreOctober 4, 2011
Abraham Verghese and Isabel Wilkerson Top President Obama’s Short-List of Summer Reads!
We are pleased to announce that President Obama’s Summer Reading List includes works by two of our speakers, Abraham Verghese and Isabel Wilkerson. The President will be flipping through Cutting …
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