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The Yale Review of Books held this panel about the craft of book reviewing. After the discussion they answered questions from members of the audience.

Panel members talked about covering the publishing industry and reviewing books. They also answered questions from the audience.

Charles McGarth talked about the New York Times Children’s Best Sellers List.

Charles McGrath discussed editing, Books of the Century. This book is a collection of the high points of book reviews in the New York Times. He also looked back on the legacy of American lit…

Several book review editors talked about the art of book reviewing. They also offered advice to authors and publishers on how to get works reviewed by major publications. Following their dis…

Current events were examined through: newspapers, interviews with journalists/newsmakers/legislators, and viewer’s phones/faxes/e-mail. Reporter segments included: Lee Cullum (Dallas Morning…

Charles McGrath, New York Times Book Review Editor, talked about the process of reviewing books and the role which reviews play in the book retailing industry.