Arts Dec 30 Authors Ann Patchett and Daniel Pink talk what makes a great book Ann Patchett, author of “This is the Story of a Happy Marriage” and Daniel Pink, author of “To Sell is Human,” sat down with Jeffrey Brown in Washington’s Politics and Prose bookstore to talk about the factors that make a… By PBS News Hour
Nation May 27 Watch Publishers, Writers Assess the Digital Frontier of the Written Word From podcasts to digital tablets, technology is reshaping the way Americans read. As the 2010 Book Expo wraps up in New York, Jeffrey Brown takes a look at emerging technologies and the future of the book.
Arts Feb 18 After Losing Its Bookstore, Laredo Tries to Write the Next Chapter The last bookstore in Laredo, Texas, closed its doors for good one month ago this week. This bilingual and bicultural border town, long challenged by high illiteracy rates, is now adjusting to its new reality. By Tom LeGro
Jul 07 Amazon’s Growth By PBS News Hour Amazon.com's stock is worth several times its competitors. Analysts say it's because traders are speculating on the company's future growth as an electronic megastore. Here's a look at the company's recent growth. Continue reading