My definition of a historical novel one that makes literary history. Its quite contemporary. And i always operate under the admonition of the poet who said, make anu. Thats what i try to do. Are you exoited to be here tonight . Its fun. Its great fun. Have you attended this dinner before. Yes. I have won a National Book award. For which book . World fair. It was about 25 years ago. Anyway. Some people may not know after you you are named after edgar allen poe. I think its probably true. My father liked him. Thank you for spending a few minutes on booktv. My pleasure. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] nice to meet you. 3 [inaudible conversations] nice to meet you. I spent an hour with bryan in washington. Yes, on q a. We are covering you down in miami this coming weekend. Youll be live on booktv this weekend. But youre one of the finalist in the nonfiction category. Is this a first time you have been nominated . Yes, it is. Its exciting. Its tremendous. Its an honor. T
[inaudible conversations] and welcome to booktvs live coverage of the 64th an usual book awards in new york city. These years awards are being hosted of morning joe. Coming up in a minute youll hear from maya. They sponsor the National Book awards. All evening booktv will be live tweeting and updating with the winners. If you would like to follow along booktv is our twitter handle and facebook. Com booktv is our facebook page. After these two awards are given out, there will be a break for dinner. You will see young peoples literature, poetry, nonfiction, and fiction awards give out. Now live coverage of the National Book awards. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats as we begin the medal ceremony. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] ladies and gentlemen, [inaudible] good evening. How is everyone tonight . Beautiful im mika, cohost of
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Breaking news tonight on Donald Trumps transition team, big breaking news. We have pictures from donald trump and mitt romneys dinner. Reince priebus also attended. Mitt romney is a top contender for secretary of state. Mitt romney spoke about the dinner just a short time ago. I had a wonderful evening with president elect trump. We had another discussion about affairs throughout the world and these discussions ive had with him have been enlightening and interesting and engaging. Ive enjoyed them very, very much. I was also very impressed by the remarks he made on his victory night. By the way, its not easy winning. I know that myself. He did something i tried to do and was unsuccessful in accomplishing. He won the general election, and he continues with a message of inclusion and bringing people together, and his vision is something which obviously connected with the American People in a very powerful way. The last few weeks hes been carrying out a transition effort, and i have to tel