as i write about it, as far as differences i can't imagine what they would be. i don't know. didn't get to do it. [applause] >> upon exiting the venue our wonderful volunteers enthusiastically accept your donation on the book festival, because of your generosity we are able to keep the festival free. thank you for coming. [applause]

[inaudible conversations] >> we are watching booktv on c-span2, live coverage of the savanna book festival. that was other terry mcdonell talking about his book "the accidenta life". former editor of rolling stone, sports illustrated and several other magazines. several more authors and call in opportunities. in the cia and iran in 1979 the militant storms the us embassy there. he will be talking about that experience and talk with him as

well. he will be doing a call in program and gerri willis, rich is not a four letter word with foxbusiness news talking about her new book and then another chance for you to talk to her. we have another call in. the united methodist church in downtown savannah built on a square. if you have never been to savannah there are several squares, live oaks and spanish loss and beautiful city, often we go to the book fairs and show the inside of the venue, and the outside of the book fair in itself, the producer down there, kate hughes, we want to show you that so you can see what the outside of the festival is like. >> good morning, facebook

followers, and the savanna book festival. this festival takes place in health are square and most of it will be live in the trinity methodist church. john can be is speaking and following the discussion you call into booktv. you will hear from william towery in the shadow of the ayatollah. rich is not a four letter word, dan's waiter, author of boys, those will be available for you to ask your questions and also bringing live video from outside in the square to show you what the festival is like today.

for a complete schedule of booktv's programming go to booktv.org. the exterior of trinity united methodist church, we are inside bringing you authors, pictures and videos to follow us on facebook and instagram at booktv. we are alive from the savanna book festival. inside the china methodist church right there will be taking your calls on c-span2 in just a few minutes. in the savanna, georgia, a

beautiful day today, supposed to get into the 70s a. apologies to anybody who is a little bit cold today. several authors for you today and show you a complete schedule for the entire festival. booktv is covering programming from trinity united methodist church. our author lineup is right here. available to speak with william doherty, gerri willis and dan slater later this afternoon and john kennedy will be answering your questions. there are some for all food

trucks which are new to savannah this year. we also have our marketing tent inside which is a gorgeous building. booktv programming will continue all day long until 4:00 pm. for complete schedule you can go to booktv.org. this is the exterior of the trinity united methodist church which is where booktv programming is coming from today. there are several other locations that are having offices communications throughout the day as well.

behind the scenes videos and pictures all day long, you can visit instagram, booktv here on facebook and also follow us on twitter,@booktv. we have a little bit of construction here. otherwise the square is absolutely beautiful. the academy of arts and sciences and savanna's newly minted food truck. they are very excited to have.

right now on c-span2, who needs the fed, he will answer your questions. following that, cassandra king the widow of former pat conroy. she will be discussing his book "a lowcountry heart: reflections on a writing life". later this afternoon, william towery, gerri willis, dan slater will all be talking about their books and answering your questions. keep an eye on c-span2's booktv, to be able to participate. behind the scenes look at the festival. right here.

most authors after they view their presentation will be found signing their books. check back throughout the day, keep bringing you more behind the scenes live looks at either square and also from inside trinity united methodist church. in savanna, georgia. booktv live coverage of the

savanna book festival. for a complete schedule of author events on c-span2 visit booktv.org. we are live today in georgia. booktv, we have 72 hours of nonfiction authors and books on this president's day weekend. television for serious readers. thank you all for watching.

>> that gives you a quick look at what it looks like outside trinity united methodist church in savanna. that was shot by kate hughes on facebook earlier today. coming up in a minute, author william doherty talking about his book in the shadow of the ayatollah, booktv live coverage will continue in just a second. >> look at some authors recently featured on booktv's afterwards with our weekly author interview program. melissa fleming, chief spokesperson for the united nations high commissioner for refugees reported on a syrian woman's attempt to flee her country. radio host hugh hewitt how republicans can leave america out of political gridlock and alfred university philosophy professor west a cot explored why frugality may be the key to happiness. in the coming weeks on afterwards the parents of trayvon martin, sabrina fulton and tracy martin, discuss this done's life-and-death as well as

their experiences for the judicial system. other and journalist cynthia littleton reflect on the founding fathers calls for a unified america. council on foreign relations president richard haas for the challenges facing us foreign policy. of this morning political consultant roger stowe examined how donald trump was able to win the 2016 presidential election. >> the first person to imagine a trump presidency was not me but former president richard nixon. i was working for nixon doing political chores in his postpresidential years and he met donald trump in george steinbrenner's box and they hit it off. he called me the next day and said i met your man. i got to tell you he has got it. he could really go all the way. >> he said that? >> and then days later he dropped a note which i reproduce in the book to donald trump that

said as is so typical of nixon's circa location, nixon saw you on the mike douglas show and thought you were superb and if you ever run for public office you will win because you are a winner and mrs. nixon knows about these things. he was talking about himself, his own judgment. not long after that, president nixon and donald trump spent a weekend together.

>> and booktv's live coverage of the savannah book festival now continues. here's author and former cia agent william daugherty talking about "in the shadow of the ayatollah." [inaudible conversations] >> good afternoon. we have a few more people coming in, but we're going to go ahead and get started. how are you enjoying the book festival so far? [applause] great, great. my name is diane thompson, and we're delighted to have you join us at the tenth annual anniversary of the saw van a that book festival presented by georgia power and sh