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Several writers explored the American experience, historical fiction, and ideas of democracy through the lens of novels by the late Philip Roth, including American Pastoral, The Plot Against…

Guardian journalist Chris McGreal reported on the opioid epidemic in America.

Moderated by Ms. Linfield, a group of writers discussed topics such as the writer’s role as documentarian, scourge to conscience and action, and moral witness. They also explored whether tha…

Author Philip Gourevitch talked about his book, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families: Stories from Rwanda, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He expl…

Mr. Friedman moderated a panel titled “Secret Histories: Uncovering the Past and Influencing the Present” with CBS correspondent Morley Safer and authors who have written book-length expose…

PEN American Center’s second “State of Emergency: Unconventional Readings” event called “Readings Against Torture, Arbitrary Detention and Extraordinary Rendition” was presented in oppositio…

Philip Gourevitch discussed his book, A Cold Case, published by Farrar Straus Giroux. The book tells the story of detective Andy Rosenzweig’s pursuit of an ex-convict named Frankie Koehler. …

Participants discussed Western responsibility for the problems of modern Africa. They also examined Africa’s ability to find its own solutions. The panelists were Michela Wrong, author of In…

A panel of authors and journalists discussed the art of writing and reporting about warfare. They talked about their experiences as correspondents during conflicts including Desert Storm, an…

Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were awarded to numerous authors for outstanding literary works.

The National Book Critics annual awards ceremony honored numerous authors for their outstanding works in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and biography.

The participants spoke about the genocide in Rwanda. They also talked about last 50 years of Indian history. They also discussed the life and career of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Af…