Arts Oct 28 $50M Literary Arts Fund will support independent publishers and nonprofits By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Jul 21 12 books to dive into this summer, according to our literary experts Here are some ideas to help you choose your next read. By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Jun 20 Need a summer read? Here are 17 books from our experts If you’re lucky enough to have a quiet place to retreat from the heat this summer, we’ve got a symphony of suggestions for novels and nonfiction to keep you entertained. By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
Arts Aug 17 Watch 8:07 Ann Patchett on the inspirations for her latest novel, ‘Tom Lake’ Amid the pandemic, a woman tells her three now-grown daughters a story of her youth, a love affair, a path she might have taken but didn’t. While they, in turn, tell her of their hopes and fears for the future. By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Mar 23 Watch 5:34 What to read while staying home, from author Ann Patchett As Americans stay home to try to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, we wanted to provide suggestions for how to fill that time. Author Ann Patchett joins Jeffrey Brown to offer book recommendations for this strange time, including…
Dec 10 We read these 29 books in 2019. You should too By Jeffrey Brown As the year draws to a close, PBS NewsHour staff members suggest some of the books that made them slow down and enjoy reading this year. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch 8:42 The best books of 2018, according to experts In 2018, notable new books often reflected and supplemented conversations around current trends, topics and events. Author Ann Patchett and Washington Post book critic Carlos Lozada join Jeffrey Brown to share their favorite books of the year. Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch 3:05 How to retrain your shrinking attention span By PBS News Hour What’s the secret to writing novels? Or baking a perfect cake? Or even being a good friend? Author Ann Patchett says it’s all about the ability to stay focused and stop multitasking. Patchett gives her humble opinion on stretching your… Continue watching
Mar 12 Opinion: The secret to being fully present By Ann Patchett Author Ann Patchett says "admitting that I’m incapable of multitasking was an important first step."… Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 8:29 The best reads of 2017, from Ann Patchett and Daniel Pink By PBS News Hour What were the best new books you read this year? Ann Patchett and Daniel Pink recently sat down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss their own picks for recommended reads of 2017. Continue watching