Arts Jun 20 Our critics pick their favorite new books for your summer reading list By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
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
Arts Jul 21 Watch 6:58 Need a new summer read? Here’s a diverse list to pick from With summer in full swing, you may be wondering what books to take along on vacation — or enjoy right at home. Jeffrey Brown talks with two writers who have answers to that question. It’s part of our arts and… By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet
Arts Jul 01 Watch 7:04 Book recommendations for every kind of summer reader This summer, many vacationers will be packing a good book along with their sunscreen and towels. NPR’s Maureen Corrigan and The Washington Post’s Carlos Lozada join Jeffrey Brown to review a collection of the season’s best reads, including novels that… By Jeffrey Brown
Arts Jul 01 Watch 3:12 There’s no shame in making summer reading fun Make sure you cover up this summer — with sunscreen. But your chick lit, schlocky novels, and frivolous fiction? No way, says writer Jennifer Weiner summer reading in her NewsHour essay. Embrace the F-word this Fourth of July, she says. By PBS News Hour
Jun 29 Watch 7:25 Sebastian Junger’s ‘Tribe’ examines loyalty, belonging and the quest for meaning By PBS News Hour The NewsHour continues our series on great summer reads with the latest from Oscar-nominated documentarian and “Perfect Storm” author Sebastian Junger. It’s called "Tribe: On Homecoming And Belonging." It's a modern take on what we can learn from tribal societies… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 6:25 Bringing diversity, identity and brown faces to children’s books By PBS News Hour Celebrated writer Sherman Alexie has just published his first children’s book, “Thunder Boy Jr.” He talks with Jeffrey Brown as part of our series on great summer reads and makes the case that books for kids need to show more… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 6:53 The summer must-read books to bring to the beach By PBS News Hour It’s one of the great pleasures of lazy, hazy days on the beach or in the backyard: finally opening that book you’ve been meaning to get to. The NewsHour kicks off a week’s worth of summer reading suggestions, starting with… Continue watching