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Explore interviews, insights and artistic expressions from some of the nation’s most significant and prolific literary voices with a glimpse into their creative processes and environments. "Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival" is an hour-long special that delivers highlights from this year's National Book Festival and celebrates a sense of renewal and hope.

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Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
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"Open a Book, Open the World" celebrates a sense of renewal and hope.
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Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
Open a Book, Open the World
"Open a Book, Open the World" celebrates a sense of renewal and hope.
Episode: S1 E1 | 55:35
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Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
Authors Discuss American Ingenuity
Authors weigh in on this year's festival theme, American ingenuity.
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Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
Open a Book, Open the World
"Open a Book, Open the World" celebrates a sense of renewal and hope.
Episode: S1 E1 | 55:35
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Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
Celebrating American Ingenuity
Explore interviews and insights from some of the nation's most prolific literary voices.
Episode: S1 E2 | 1:55:10
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Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
Former First Lady, National Book Festival Founder Laura Bush
Former First Lady Laura Bush shares a message from Kennebunkport, Maine.
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Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
Author Amy Tan of 'The Joy Luck Club'
Amy Tan shares words of wisdom about finding reason in one’s own personal story.
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Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
Trailer
Explore interviews and insights from some of the nation's most prolific literary voices.
Preview: S1 E2 | 0:30
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