Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden talked about the research library that officially serves the U.S. Congress, including its availability to the public what the Founding Fathers might think of…
94 viewsFormer Representative Steve Israel (D-NY) talked about the opening of his new bookstore, and author Rich Rubino discussed his latest book, The Great American Political Trivia Challenge: Political…
374 viewsThomas Spence talked about Regnery Publishing, which publishes books from a conservative point of view. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and insider interviews,…
71 viewsAuthor Malcolm Gladwell and journalist Jacob Weisberg, co-founders of the audio production company Pushkin Industries, talked about innovations in podcasts and audio books with Michael…
13 viewsJeff Deutsch, the author of In Praise of Good Bookstores, talked about Chicago’s Seminary Co-op Bookstores, where he serves as the director. About Books also reported on the latest publishing…
102 viewsAuthor Craig Shirley talked about his new book, April 1945: The Hinge of History.
358 viewsViewers commented on book bans and free speech on college campuses.
898 viewsMichael Coffey, former co-editorial director for Publishers Weekly, talked about the 150th anniversary of the publication, which is considered by many to be the “bible” of publishing news. About…
77 viewsKyle Zimmer talked about First Book, a non-profit social enterprise she founded 30 years ago. Her organization focuses on educational equity for children in need around the U.S. About Books also…
131 viewsSpencer Weart, a science historian and the author of The Rise of Nuclear Fear talked about the history of nuclear anxiety in the United States.
445 viewsBrad Meltzer talked about his book, The Lightning Rod: : A Zig and Nola Novel. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and insider interviews, and current non-fiction…
297 viewsCharles Kesler talked about the Claremont Review of Books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and insider interviews, and current non-fiction books featured on…
75 viewsUniversity press representatives talked about the challenges facing academic publishing. This virtual event was hosted by the Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago.
137 viewsTracie Hall, executive director of the American Library Association, talked about the country’s public libraries and some of the challenges they face. About Books also reported on the latest…
182 viewsJess McHugh looked at American history through the lens of bestselling books from different eras, including Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography, Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and…
239 viewsAuthor Garrett Graff talked about his new book, Watergate: A New History.
978 viewsAuthor Arshay Cooper talked about his book, A Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America’s First All-Black High School Rowing Team, about his life growing up on Chicago’s West Side in…
440 viewsNew York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul talked about her most recent book, 100 Things We’ve Lost to the Internet. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and…
419 viewsNew York Times global economics correspondent Peter S. Goodman talked about his book, Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World.
576 viewsKeith Urbahn talked about his work at Javelin, his Washington, D.C.-based literary agency. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and insider interviews, and current…
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