James Patterson: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians
James Patterson is known for his addictive thrillers, but his nonfiction book "The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians" profiles Americans who get good books into the hands of readers across the country. He and moderator David M. Rubenstein talked about their love of reading -- and respect for booksellers and librarians -- at the 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. For transcript and more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-11495
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