Heroes
We examine books on America’s list that feature heroic characters. Celebrities, literary experts, authors and everyday book lovers discuss why our favorite heroes are complex and relatable, from the everyday hero to the tragic and unlikely or anti-hero.
Previews + Extras
The Hunger Games
S1 E4 - 5m 6s
The trilogy, The Hunger Games, is discussed.
Catch-22
S1 E4 - 3m 17s
Seth Meyers discusses why Catch-22 is his favorite book.
Shaquille O'Neal and James Patterson on Alex Cross Series
S1 E4 - 3m
Shaquille O'Neal and author, James Patterson, discuss the Alex Cross series.
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