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Dec 26

In ‘Circe,’ this witch is more artist than immortal

By Elizabeth Flock

Author Madeline Miller reimagined a reviled minor goddess from the "Odyssey" into a powerful figure who finds herself through hard work and dedication.

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Dec 25

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Author Laila Lalami’s new book explores the experience of being an outsider

By Jeffrey Brown

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Dec 17

Watch 7:25
Best-selling children’s author Mo Willems on sparking creativity and joy

By Paul Solman

Author and illustrator Mo Willems has sold millions of children’s books and created beloved characters, including the Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Elephant and Piggie. Now he’s the Kennedy Center’s first education artist-in-residence, making new kinds of work for both kids…

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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.

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Dec 02

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‘The Overstory’ author Richard Powers answers your questions

Richard Powers, author of our November pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions on “The Overstory,” and Jeff announces the December book selection.

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Nov 26

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Karine Jean-Pierre on her mental health struggle and a blueprint for activism

Democratic strategist and NewsHour analyst Karine Jean-Pierre has written a book, “Moving Forward,” in which she shares her experiences growing up as the eldest child of Haitian immigrants. Jean-Pierre sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss her parents’ pursuit of…

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Nov 25

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David Rubenstein’s take on what American history can teach our politicians

In 2013, billionaire investor, businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein set out an ambitious plan to moderate conversations with prominent historians before an audience of bipartisan lawmakers. The goal: help members of Congress become more knowledgeable about the past -- so…

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Nov 21

Susan Choi, Sarah M. Broom win National Book Awards

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Finalists for the 70th annual National Book Awards were chosen by panels of authors, critics, booksellers and others in the literary community. Publishers submitted more than 1,700 books for consideration.

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Nov 20

New York Times’ ‘1619 Project’ inspires a book series

By Associated Press

The books will be overseen in part by Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, the initiator of the “1619 Project,” and by Jake Silverstein, editor in chief of The New York Times Magazine.

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Nov 20

How ‘America’s perfect tree’ was nearly wiped out

By Elizabeth Flock

The American chestnut tree, once the dominant tree throughout much of the Eastern United States, bore richly nutritious and sweet-tasting nuts before it was almost entirely wiped out.

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