Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcnewyork.com/feature/bills-books en-us Sun, 26 May 2013 00:52:38 -0400 Sun, 26 May 2013 00:52:38 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:37:39 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/BILLSBOOKSAPR13FORWEB_5616012_722x406_26044483608.jpg Bill Goldstein makes his recommendations for some books that will be worth your time.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:37:39 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooksmarch30_722x406_24045635782.jpg Bill Goldstein sat down with Contessa Brewer to discuss his new book recommendations.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooksmar16_5526905_722x406_22027843636.jpg BILL GOLDSTEIN GIVES US A LOOK AT A FEW BOOKS THAT ARE SURE TO TAKE READERS ON AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER RIDE. BOTH OF THEM GIVE US A FRESH LOOK AT THE OLD WEST.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/BILLSBOOKSWEBVERSION_722x406_15067715994.jpg Contessa Brewer sits down with Bill Goldstein to talk about this week's book selections.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/HDBILLSBOOKJACKIECOLLINSFORWEB_722x406_18574915655.jpg Bill Goldstein welcomes Jackie Collins into the studio to talk about her new book, "The Power Trip," in this extended web edition.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooksfeb2_5387690_722x406_17242691840.jpg Contessa Brewer sits down with Bill Goldstein to talk about this week's book selections.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/BillsBooksNov171_722x406_8621123997.jpg Bill Goldstein sat down with Contessa Brewer to discuss three new book recommendations, as well as the retirement of author Philip Roth.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooksdec22_5259017_722x406_13046339747.jpg Pat Battle sat down with Bill Goldstein to discuss book recommendations for holiday gift ideas.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/BILLSBOOKSFORWEB_722x406_20705347524.jpg Bill Goldstein drops by the studio to talk with Contessa Brewer about this week's book recommendations.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooksWEB_722x406_10850371733.jpg Bill Goldstein sat down with Contessa Brewer to discuss book recommendations for holiday gift ideas.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooksjan5throundtable_722x406_13756483781.jpg Contessa Brewer hosts a roundtable book club with Bill Goldstein, Pat Battle and Raphael Miranda, where the four each share their favorite books.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:32:35 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/BILLSBOOKSWEB1006_722x406_1964611815.jpg Bill Goldstein sat down with Contessa Brewer to review two books and answer viewer's questions.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:32:35 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooks1224_4012609_722x406_2180242578__727421.jpg Bill Goldstein highlight's some of his favorites from the year, including Hemmingway's Boat, Rules of Civility, Caleb's Crossing, and The Stranger's Child.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:31:56 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/bill%27s+books.jpg A fall preview!]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:31:56 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/BILLSBOOKS091112_722x406_41053903.jpg Bill Goldstein sat down with Contessa Brewer to follow up on the release of three highly anticipated books: Zadie Smith's “NW,” Michael Chabon's “Telegraph Avenue,” and Amanda Coplin's “The Orchardist.”]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:06:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/BILLSBOOKSPRETAPE_722x406_31960570.jpg Bill Goldstein sits with Pat Battle to discuss the top picks for Olympic inspired books.]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:27:39 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/bills+books+july+14.jpg Bill Goldstein sat down with Pat Battle to discuss his top picks for summer books to read by the ocean or pool.]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:03:41 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/242*120/BillsBooks.JPG Bill shows us a few good books we can read on a lazy summer day.]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:41:29 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/214*120/RobertCaro.JPG Robert Caro is known for his celebrated biographies of U.S. political figures. Bill spoke with him about his latest book, "The Passage of Power."]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:53:43 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/JohnIrving.jpg Bill Goldstein interviews legendary author John Irving about his latest novel "In One Person."]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 13:13:49 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooksmay5forweb_4498986_722x406_2231180873.jpg A look at the latest books Bill is previewing for your reading pleasure, including the perfect titles for Mother's Day. Here is the full list of today's books: Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel; The Uninvited Guests by Sadie Jones; Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen; Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art; A Natural Woman by Carole King.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/BILLSBOOKSAPR21FORWEB_4446677_722x406_2225385159.jpg Bill Goldstein offers his expert reviews on some books that should be on your radar.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/BILLGOLDSTEIN_1907119_640x480.jpg So many books, so little time. How do you decide what to read next? You call Dr. Bill Goldstein for help...or at least we do!]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/BOOKPREVIEWSMARCH24FORWEB_4338191_722x406_2214813998.jpg Bill Goldstein previews a selection of books for Passover, as well as books to mark the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. ]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/WEBBOOKREVIEW_3011323_722x406.jpg Hot new non-fiction books that read like novels and one of them is already a best-seller.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/WEBBOOKREVIEW_2934609_1_722x406.jpg Bill's Books 2/26]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/billbooksjan29_2841206_640x480.jpg Check out three of Bill Goldstein's best reads for this week.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/billsbooks0115_2787352_640x480.jpg Bill Goldstein tells you about the book making waves in Washington.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/TARANTALBILLSBOOKS082810PRETAPE_2227847_640x480.jpg More must-read recommendations from Bill Goldstein.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/billsbooks1121_640x480.jpg Bill Goldstein talks about "The Lacuna," "The Humbling" and answers viewer e-mails on this week's show.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/webbillsbooks_3218424_722x406_1924434248.jpg Bill's Books for May 14.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:15 -0400 Looking for a good book? Bill's got you covered!]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/webbillsbooks_3164307_722x406_1904001030.jpg Bill's Books: Mother's Day Selections]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/WEBBILLSBOOKS_3063667_722x406.jpg Bill answers questions about finding first editions and rare books]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/WEBBOOKREVIEW_3346528_722x406_2010664689.jpg Book ideas for Dads just in time for Father's Day]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 Check out Bill's recs for 2011!]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/billsbooks1120_2570053_640x480.jpg Bill Goldstein reviews Edmund Morris' "Colonel Roosevelt,"Steven Sondheim's "Finishing the Hat: Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) With Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes and answers a viewer's question about a holiday book featured in one of his old segments.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/WEBBOOKREVIEW_2934609_1_722x406.jpg Bill's Books 2/26]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/billsbooksnew_640x480.jpg Bill Goldstein reviews "Last Night in Twisted River" and "Charles Dickens."]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/WEBBOOKREVIEW_2881467_640x480.jpg Bill's book picks for February 12.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/BILLSBOOKS_2676724_640x480.jpg If you're looking for a gift for an avid reader in your life...Bill's got you covered this Christmas!]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/WEBBILLSBOOKSPAPERBACKS_3293756_722x406_1968547408.jpg Bill's Books looks at hot new paperbacks.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:14 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/bookreviewsone_640x480.jpg Bill Goldstein talks about "Ayn Rand and the World She Made," "The Children's Book" and "Save the Deli" in this week's reviews.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooks1224_4012609_722x406_2180242578.jpg Bill Goldstein highlight's some of his favorites from the year, including Hemmingway's Boat, Rules of Civility, Caleb's Crossing, and The Stranger's Child.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/webbillsbooks_3537745_722x406_2091761830.jpg This week's summer reads include two novels about highly unusual families and a new take on multitasking.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/webbillsbooks_4131901_722x406_2191025464.jpg This week Bill's books include an exotic romantic thriller and a look behind the throne for a glimpse of the life of a modern monarch.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/webbillsbooks_3911104_722x406_2170998916.jpg We know his stage scores. Now legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has published a new work -- not ready for the stage, but the perfect fall read. Bill Goldstein sits down for a one-on-one conversation with the musical theater icon.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/webbillsbook1112_3866064_722x406_2166991051.jpg Bill discusses two books to curl up with this fall: Diane Keaton's poignant memoir about her mother and an ambitious new novel.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/billsbooksmarch_4286160_722x406_2208622007.jpg In Bill's Books, a fantastic and unique look at Rasputin and the last days of Imperial Russia, plus a retelling of ancient Greek epics.]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/webbillsbooks_3764671_722x406_2154344720.jpg Bill sat down with Michael Gargiulo earlier this week to discuss the latest book from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey Eugenides, and a historical non-fiction book about Ernest Hemingway's book.]]>