Publisher pauses release of new Philip Roth biography
The publisher of a new, bestselling biography about Philip Roth has temporarily halted the book's shipping and promotion as its…
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New book explores cultural forces at play in the 1970’s, and how they influenced America
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…
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Publisher won’t distribute book by officer who shot Breonna Taylor
The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor's apartment is…
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How the 2008 economic crisis created a ‘new wandering tribe’ of seasonal workers
The latest selection for our "Now Read This" book club, Jessica Bruder's "Nomadland," documents a growing phenomenon in the country…
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WATCH: Author Jessica Bruder takes your questions about ‘Nomadland’
Author Jessica Bruder will join PBS NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. ET, to answer your…
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‘The Triumph of Nancy Reagan’ explores former first lady’s influence in the White House
An actress-turned-first lady. During her more than 50 year marriage, Nancy Reagan was also the most trusted adviser to her…
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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…
‘Nomadland’ author Jessica Bruder’s best piece of writing advice didn’t come from a writer
Journalist Jessica Bruder says she's seen a lot of great writers' advice over the years, but one trick that she…
A poem on how the human spirit survives overlapping crises
In Dr. Fady Joudah's poem "House of Mercury," a severe summer storm has blown over Houston. The poem is a…
Margaret Atwood, Celeste Ng among contributors to pandemic novel
Novelist and Authors Guild President Douglas Preston came up with the idea as a way to raise money for the…
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