We read these 29 books in 2019. You should too
As the year draws to a close, PBS NewsHour staff members suggest some of the books that made them slow…
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For Madeline Miller, writing is ‘like descending to the bottom of the ocean’
Before she was the author of the best-selling novel "Circe," Miller believed that she had to write around the clock. Now, she says, "Discipline is important, but so is taking a breath and looking around."
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Madeline Miller's "Circe," which reimagines the story of a minor goddess from the Odyssey, is our December book club pick.
‘Circe’ is our December book club pick
The novel that reimagines the story of Circe, a lesser-known and yet much-reviled goddess and witch from the Greek epic…
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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…
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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…
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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…
What do trees mean to you? Here are 12 ways trees shaped readers’ lives
"In my day-to-day life, I often take the trees around me for granted."
Susan Choi, Sarah M. Broom win National Book Awards
Finalists for the 70th annual National Book Awards were chosen by panels of authors, critics, booksellers and others in the…
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We read these 29 books in 2019. You should too
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