Larry Kramer's American History, Aasif Mandvi's American Family
 Larry Kramer, the award-winning playwright and gay-rights advocate, with the first installment of his multi-part novel, The American People. Aasif Mandvi, longtime Daily Show correspondent, on growing up, and his new web series, "Halal in the Family." Philip Kerr with his latest novel, The Lady from Zagreb. Freida Pinto on starring in "Desert Dancer."