Jul 05 Watch 6:09 What being an American means to this author, host and former British citizen By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin The Fourth of July weekend is a moment to celebrate the founding ideals of our republic and how our democracy inspires immigrants to journey toward a new life. Amna Nawaz talks to a British-turned-American author Roger Bennett about his unique… Continue watching
May 26 Author Roxane Gay launches imprint Roxane Gay Books By Associated Press Roxane Gay’s latest project is an imprint that will release the kinds of books she likes to read. The author of such works as “Bad Feminist” and “Hunger” is teaming up with Grove Atlantic on Roxane Gay Books, which will… Continue reading
May 05 Watch 6:18 New book explores cultural forces at play in the 1970’s, and how they influenced America By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet A new book argues the 1970's was a moment when TV, movies, and music all shifted into a new gear, changing the cultural landscape in ways that continue to today. Jeffrey Brown has a conversation with author Ron Brownstein about… Continue watching
Apr 16 Publisher won’t distribute book by officer who shot Breonna Taylor By Associated Press The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor's apartment is writing a book, but it won't be distributed as planned by publishing giant Simon & Schuster. Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 8:43 Why Jimmy Carter may be the most misunderstood president in American history Jimmy Carter lost his White House re-election bid over 40 years ago and his presidency is often remembered for hard economic times and the Iran hostage crisis. But author and historian Jonathan Alter argues in his latest book, “His Very… Continue watching
Mar 18 You will stan this modern retelling of ‘Beowulf’ By Joshua Barajas, Jeffrey Brown Maria Dahvana Headley, whose new translation of “Beowulf” came out last year, wanted to build onto the thousand-year-old poem’s long history. Part of its staying power, Headly said, is how its themes — heroes and villains, how to ensure safety,… Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 4:47 Author Charles Yu on using satire to point out Asian American stereotypes By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Vinopal The February pick for our ‘Now Read This’ book club was “Interior Chinatown," winner of the 2020 National Book Award. It’s a funny and biting satire of stereotypes of Asian Americans in popular culture. The book's author, Charles Yu, also… Continue watching
Jan 29 WATCH: Jia Tolentino on what role online shaming plays in the COVID era By Joshua Barajas The "Trick Mirror" author said there was a social media-driven behavior she has mixed feelings about: People hiding any behavior from their online communities that would draw shame during the global health emergency. Continue reading
Dec 29 Watch 8:08 Booksellers look back at the best titles of 2020 By Jeffrey Brown, Rhana Natour In a year of isolation and pain, book sales are up as many turn to reading for a distraction, understanding and pleasure. Jeffrey Brown talks to two booksellers for our look at the year in books. Continue watching
Dec 14 Publishing saw upheaval in 2020, but ‘books are resilient’ By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Book publishing had a year like no other in 2020, and yet proved remarkably stable. Through a pandemic, a called off convention, release postponements and debates over diversity, book sales managed a steady pace. Continue reading