Arts Jan 07 Rare Toni Morrison short story to be published as a book By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Aug 03 You can finally read this Ernest Hemingway story about Paris after WWII In 1956, Ernest Hemingway wrote to his publisher about five short stories he had written: “You can always publish them after I’m dead.” More than six decades later, fans will finally get the chance to read one. By Alison Thoet
Arts Oct 25 Watch 9:32 Tom Hanks on the ‘high wire act’ of writing Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is crossing over into the world of literature with a new collection of short stories that explore how people seek connections with others. The first-time author sits down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss his book, “Uncommon… By PBS NewsHour
Arts Apr 12 Watch 6:18 This ‘Refugee’ author explains what it’s like to live between worlds What does the word "refugee" mean to the author of a short story collection called "The Refugees"? They “are the unwanted," says Viet Thanh Nguyen, who claims his own identity among them. Nguyen joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss his stories… By PBS NewsHour
Arts Jan 01 Watch 5:21 Obsession starts the story for this National Book Award winner By PBS NewsHour
Jan 18 Watch Conversation: George Saunders, Author of ‘Tenth of December’ Jeffrey Brown talks to George Saunders, author of "Tenth of December."… Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch Conversation: Lorin Stein, Editor of the Paris Review Jeffrey Brown talks to Lorin Stein, editor of the Paris Review. Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch Writer Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize, Spurs Mixed Reaction from Fellow Chinese The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to celebrated Chinese writer Mo Yan, whose books include "Red Sorghum" and "The Garlic Ballads." Some more politically outspoken Chinese dissidents and intellectuals were critical of the choice, but the Nobel committee was… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch Lou Beach Reads From His Book ‘420 Characters’ Artist and author Lou Beach reads from his book of short stories "420 Characters."… Continue watching
Jun 25 Conversation: Archive Offers Revealing Look at John Updike By Tom LeGro Harvard University's Houghton Library, a rare book and manuscript depository, has inherited nearly 170 boxes of John Updike's papers, including rejected short stories, personal letters and revised and rewritten drafts. Continue reading