APRIL 23, 2010
Today, the movie The Losers opens, directed by Sylvain White and starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, and Columbus Short. It's based on the comic book series by Andy Diggle; the movie tie-in is The Losers Vol. 1 & 2 (Vertigo, 978-1401227333, $19.99).
This morning, Today hosted Jillian Michaels, whose new book is Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body! (Crown, 978-0307450739, $26).
On The Bob Edwards Show, Turkish historian Taner Akçam discussed A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility (Picador, 978-0805086652, $18). PW's starred review declared it a "clear, well-researched work... [As] ethnic cleansing and collective punishment continues to threaten entire populations around the globe, this groundbreaking and lucid account by a prominent Turkish scholar speaks forcefully to all."
Fox News' Strategy Room talked with faith and culture writer Jonathan Merritt, author of Green Like God: Unlocking the Divine Plan for Our Planet (FaithWords, 978-0446557252, $16.99; Oasis Audio unabridged CD, $24.99). PW's review had this to say: "Himself a convert to the idea of God as green, Merritt is sure to appeal to the hearts of even the most polarized Christians. His guide could be turned into relevant sermon material and should be mandatory reading for churchgoers."
On The View, Michelle Obama's brother Craig Robinson continued promoting his memoir A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond (Gotham, 978-1592405480, $26).
Focus on the Family heard from bestseller Becky Tirabassi, author of Let God Talk to You: When You Hear Him, You Will Never Be the Same (Bethany House, 978-0764206733; $17.99).
Moody Radio's Chris Fabry Live! interviewed youth communicator Michael Ross, co-author of What Your Son Isn't Telling You: Unlocking the Secret World of Teen Boys (Bethany House, 978-0764207495, $13.99).
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