Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This month on Book It… we chat with best-selling author and Uncensored contributor Linda Stasi about her new novel, The Descendant, which takes a look at her family’s epic journey from rural Sicily to the Colorado mines. Plus, Isabel Ortiz speaks with ping-pong champion Yasiris Ortiz about her debut children’s book, Yasi the Champion, and Professor Tom Means joins us to discuss which books will become the next box-office hits and binge-worthy series!
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Guest List:
Linda Stasi - Author/Critic
Yasiris Ortiz - Author and Tennis Table Champion
Tom Means - Professor, Borough of Manhattan Community College
Recording Date
05/14/2026
First Air Date
05/21/2026
Book It is a monthly series featuring interviews with today’s hottest authors and their latest books. Host Carol Anne Riddell talks to guests about their work, their lives and everything in between. With an All-Star roster of contributors… we explore the world of books from cover to cover… examining publishing trends to how accomplished professionals got their start in the book world. Also, author and critic Linda Stasi shares her Uncensored book reviews. Book It is your fun new book club where the writers themselves show up.
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This month on Book It… we chat with best-selling author and Uncensored contributor Linda Stasi about her new novel, The Descendant, which takes a look at her family’s epic journey from rural Sicily to the Colorado mines. Plus, Isabel Ortiz speaks with ping-pong champion Yasiris Ortiz about her debut children’s book, Yasi the Champion, and Professor Tom Means joins us to discuss which books will become the next box-office hits and binge-worthy series!
Follow CUNY TV:
Facebook: facebook.com/CUNYTV
Twitter: twitter.com/cunytv
Instagram:instagram.com/cuny.tv
YouTube: youtube.com/user/cunytv75
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cunytv
Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu
Guest List:
Linda Stasi - Author/Critic
Yasiris Ortiz - Author and Tennis Table Champion
Tom Means - Professor, Borough of Manhattan Community College
Recording Date
05/14/2026
First Air Date
05/21/2026
Book It is a monthly series featuring interviews with today’s hottest authors and their latest books. Host Carol Anne Riddell talks to guests about their work, their lives and everything in between. With an All-Star roster of contributors… we explore the world of books from cover to cover… examining publishing trends to how accomplished professionals got their start in the book world. Also, author and critic Linda Stasi shares her Uncensored book reviews. Book It is your fun new book club where the writers themselves show up.
Watch more Book it at https://tv.cuny.edu/show/bookit
Subscribe to the Series Playlist: bit.ly/2PYAV9B
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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