The Best Reads of 2004

Philip Roth struck gold again in "The Plot Against America." Brian Greene took readers on an unforgettable journey through the "Cosmos." Ron Chernow explored the psyche of "Alexander Hamilton."

Many of the authors who made it in the New York Times's list of 2004's most notable books have been guests on On Point, where they have talked about and read from their works.

Hear a conversation with New York Times book editor Sam Tanenhaus about the best reads of 2004 as well as bits from On Point's conversations with some of the authors.

Guests:

Sam Tanenhaus, editor of The New York Times Book Review.