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Media interviews are a popular way for writers to introduce new books they hope will catch the viewer's eye and generate interest in their work. Here's a selection of forthcoming Kindle books by authors scheduled for interviews on TV and radio programs. Books are arranged in chronological order by the date of the scheduled interview.

On ABC's 20/20 (Nov 11, 2011) and on ABC's Good Morning America (Nov 15, 2011)

How I Got This Way, by Regis Philbin. It Books, 2011. Print Length: 336 p. Amazon customer rating: 5 stars (1 review). Kindle edition $12.99. Text-to-Speech: Enabled.
"Sure, he’s an excitable guy. Sure, he loves to complain. But Regis Philbin loves life...and with the wildly unpredictable one he’s led so far, who wouldn’t? After five decades in show business - and nearly 17,000 unforgettable hours on television - he has a lifetime’s worth of stories to share. In this entertaining memoir, the irrepressible Reege - consummate talk-show host, man-about-town, loving husband, father, and yes, obsessive sports fan - looks back at his years in show business. How I Got This Way is filled with stories of lessons learned - and elbows rubbed - with extraordinary, and often unsuspecting, teachers: David Letterman; Donald Trump; George Clooney; Howard Stern; Jack Nicholson; legendary Notre Dame coaches Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, and Lou Holtz; and, of course, longtime cohosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly “Pippa” Ripa; as well as his own lovely wife, Joy..." - Publisher.

On ABC's Nightline (Nov 13, 2011)

Gabby, by Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly. Scribner, 2011. Print Length: 320 p. Amazon customer rating: 4 1/2 stars (6 reviews). Kindle edition $12.99. Text-to-Speech: Disabled

"As individuals, congresswoman Fabrielle Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, showed Americans how optimism, an adventurous spirit, and a call to service can help change the world. As a couple, they became a national example of the healing power to be found in deeply shared love and courage. Their arrival in the world spotlight came under the worst of circumstances. On January 8, 2011, while meeting with her constituents in Tucson, Arizona, Gabby was the victim of an assassination attempt that left six people dead and thirteen wounded. Gabby was shot in the head; doctors called her survival 'miraculous.' As the nation grieved and sought to understand the attack, Gabby remained in private, focused on her against-all-odds recovery. Mark spent every possible moment by her side, as he also prepared for his final mission as commander of space shuttle Endeavour. Now, as Gabby’s health continues to improve, the couple is sharing their remarkable untold story. Gabby and Mark made a pledge to tell their account as honestly as possible, and they have done so in riveting detail." - http://www.simonandschuster.com/.

On NPR's Talk of the Nation (Nov 14, 2011)

Is That a Fish in Your Ear?: Translation and the Meaning of Everything, by David Bellos. Faber & Faber, 2011. Print Length: 385 p. Amazon customer rating: 5 stars (3 reviews). Kindle edition $12.99. Text-to-Speech: Enabled.

"Using translation as his lens, David Bellos shows how much we can learn about ourselves by exploring the ways we use translation, from the historical roots of written language to the stylistic choices of Ingmar Bergman, from the United Nations General Assembly to the significance of James Cameron’s Avatar. Is That a Fish in Your Ear? ranges across human experience to describe why translation sits deep within us all, and why we need it in so many situations, from the spread of religion to our appreciation of literature; indeed, Bellos claims that all writers are by definition translators. Written with joie de vivre, reveling both in misunderstanding and communication, littered with wonderful asides, it promises any reader new eyes through which to understand the world." - Publisher.
David Bellos is the director of the Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication and professor of French and Comparative Literature at Princeton University.

On Comedy Central's Daily Show (Nov 14, 2011)

Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War, by Leymah Gbowee, with Caol Mithers. Beast Books, 2011. Print Length: 262 p. Amazon customer rating: 5 stars (5 reviews). Kindle edition $9.36. Text-to-Speech: Enabled.

"As a young woman, Leymah Gbowee was broken by the Liberian civil war, a brutal conflict that tore apart her life and claimed the lives of countless relatives and friends. Years of fighting destroyed her country - and shattered Gbowee’s girlhood hopes and dreams. As a young mother trapped in a nightmare of domestic abuse, she found the courage to turn her bitterness into action, propelled by her realization that it is women who suffer most during conflicts - and that the power of women working together can create an unstoppable force. In 2003, the passionate and charismatic Gbowee helped organize and then led the Liberian Mass Action for Peace, a coalition of Christian and Muslim women who sat in public protest, confronting Liberia’s ruthless president and rebel warlords, and even held a sex strike. Mighty Be Our Powers is the gripping chronicle of a journey from hopelessness to empowerment that will touch all who dream of a better world." - Publisher.

On NBC's Tonight Show (Nov 21, 2011)

Dairy of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me , by Brad Paisley and David Wild. Howard Books, 2011. Print Length: 258 p. Amazon customer rating: 5 stars (10 reviews). Kindle edition $8.99. Text-to-Speech: Disabled.

"This book is the very personal story of how Brad Paisley came of age as a musician and a man. Focusing on what it means to play the guitar and how he found his voice through a series of guitars, the book will also share what he has learned about life along the way. Beginning with his own very personal love letter to the guitar and what the instrument has meant in his life as a way to find his voice in the world, the book then moves into a musical, but personal, diary. Brad tells the story of his own musical passion, while writing loving salutes and sharing memorable tales about all the great players in country, blues, and rock & roll who have inspired him over the years." - Publisher.

On CBS's 60 Minutes (Nov 27, 2011)

Onstage, Offstage, by Michael Bublé. Gallery Books, 2011. Print Length: 304 p. Amazon customer rating: none yet. Kindle edition $12.99. Optimized for larger screens. Text-to-Speech: Disabled.

"He’s sold more than 25 million records. His live shows fill the world’s biggest stadiums to capacity. He has captured hearts everywhere with his classic style. Now, for the first time ever, Grammy Award–winning singer Michael Bublé offers fans an all-access, behind-the-scenes glimpse at his private life, onstage and off.Pairing the singer’s own heartfelt words with hundreds of exclusive, never-before-seen photographs, this unique diary reveals Bublé’s inspirational journey, from singing into a hairbrush in his suburban Canadian bedroom to entertaining thousands onstage at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden. Fans will experience what it’s like to be on tour and in the studio with Bublé as he unveils the private person beneath the public persona." - Publisher.

On NBC's Today Show (Nov 28, 2011) and on Comedy Central's Daily Show (Nov 28, 2011)

Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo, by Betty White. Putnam, 2011. Print Length: 304 p. Amazon customer rating: none yet. Kindle edition $9.99. Optimized for larger screens. Text-to-Speech: Enabled.

"...the passion project Betty White has been working on for more than a decade - a love letter to zoos and to the animals in them, from a woman who admits she likes animals better than humans... In her inimitable voice, Betty takes us on a private tour of her favorite animals and her friendships with them - from Gita the elephant, whom Betty used to take for walks before the zoo opened; to Kelly the massive silverback gorilla, whom Betty has known since his birth in 1987. From giraffes to lizards to koalas, readers witness the majestic variety of animals through Betty's eyes, and in her own words, accompanied by breathtaking photographs. Seven-time Emmy Award winner Betty White's love of animals began 'in the womb'. Betty has served on the board of the Los Angeles County Zoo since 1974, and is the president of the Morris Animal Foundation." - Publisher.
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