Authors talked about their books on Israel. They presented their insights on the Middle Eastern nation and its conflict. They also discussed aspects of Israeli society that are often unpublicized in the U.S. media. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience.

The panelists were: Rich Cohen, author of Israel is Real: An Obsessive Quest to Understand the Jewish Nation and Its History (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (July 21, 2009); Joel Schalit, author of Israel vs. Utopia (Akashic Books; October 1, 2009); and Dan Senor, co-author of Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle (Twelve; November 4, 2009).