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Dan Chaon
National Book Award finalist and bestselling author of literary novels and short story collections
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Recognized as a National Book Award finalist for Among the Missing and bestselling author of literary novels and short story collections, Dan Chaon engages his audiences with thought-provoking discussions about the world we live in. -
Garry Marshall
Legendary Hollywood film and television director, producer, and writer
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Garry Marshall is one of Hollywood's most respected writers, producers, and directors of television, film, and theater. His illustrious career, spanning more than fifty years, includes the creation of iconic television series, such as Happy Days, The Odd Couple, and Laverne & Shirley. Marshall also directed the instant classics Pretty Woman and Valentine's Day. -
Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Bestselling novelist and co-founder of The Camellia Network, assisting foster care youth
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Author of the acclaimed bestseller, The Language of Flowers, and foster care advocate, Vanessa Diffenbaugh has been engaged by Colorado State University, The Books in Bloom Literary Festival and The Presbyterian Children's Village Annual Fundraiser among other events. -
Nathan Englander
Author of What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank and The Ministry of Special Cases
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Nathan Englander's work has appeared in several prominent publications, and his first novel was released to critical acclaim. Selected as one of 20 Writers for the 21st Century by The New Yorker, Englander draws upon his orthodox Jewish upbringing in both his writing and lectures.
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February 3, 2012
The Tiger’s Wife and Swamplandia! Honored by American Library Association
We are excited to congratulate speakers Téa Obreht and Karen Russell, recipients of American Library Association awards at the just-conducted Midwinter meeting! Both Obreht and Russell were bestowed the American …
Read MoreDecember 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 …
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