Before writers like Jennifer Egan Louise Erdrich or Richard Ford became the beloved authors we know today they were readers. In this celebration of the power of literature and reading to connect us all America's Librarian Nancy Pearl interviews a diverse range of America's most notable and influential writers about the books that changed their lives and inspired them to leave their own mark. Accompanied by noted-playwright Jeff Schwager the two embark on a cross country tour to meet these authors for conversation laughter cups of coffee and maybe more with T. C. Boyle. Join them as they explore the studies libraries and bookstores of our favorite authors who make America's literary scene the wonderful dynamic world it is.