Young readers and adults are loving this new book series from Disney-Hyperion about a brave and unusual girl who lives secretly in the basement of the grand Biltmore Estate amidst the opulence of the Gilded Age. This spooky mystery-thriller set in the American South is a #1 New York Times Best Seller and won the prestigious 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize for representing the best in Southern literature. Come meet the author Robert Beatty for this free special event, which includes an author

Dan Simmons' iconic Hyperion novels are finally being turned into a feature film by Bradley Cooper and his newly formed production company! Dan takes a closer look at the Hyperion franchise, its long road through development hell, and what fans might have to look forward to on today’s episode of Nerdist News. | Nerdist