Arts Dec 09 Literary critics reveal their favorite books of 2025 By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein, Daria Nastasia
Arts Dec 09 14 best books of 2025, according to these experts Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. By Jeffrey Brown, Daria Nastasia, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Oct 28 $50M Literary Arts Fund will support independent publishers and nonprofits Citing a chronic shortage of financial backing for independent publishers and nonprofits dedicated to writing and reading, a coalition of seven charitable foundations has established a Literary Arts Fund that will distribute a minimum of $50 million over the next… 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
Aug 17 Watch 8:07 Ann Patchett on the inspirations for her latest novel, ‘Tom Lake’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport 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. Continue watching
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… Continue watching
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