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  • PBS Books Readers Club – “Miss Austen” by Gill Hornby

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    John Cameron Mitchell is an acclaimed actor, writer, and director known for his boundary-pushing work across theater, film, and television. He first captivated audiences with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a rock musical he co-wrote and starred in, exploring identity, love, and self-acceptance. Mitchell later adapted and directed Hedwig for the screen, earning two Tony Awards, the Sundance Film Festival’s Best Director award, and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Mitchell’s directorial work includes Shortbus (2006), an audacious exploration of intimacy; Rabbit Hole (2010), starring Nicole Kidman, which received an Oscar nomination for Kidman’s performance; and How to Talk to Girls at Parties (2017), featuring Kidman and Elle Fanning. His television credits [...]

  • Percival Everett Delivers Bauder Lecture at CAALS

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    https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBOOKS-CAALS-2025-1280x720-1.png Join us for the 36th Contemporary American Authors Lecture Series (CAALS), featuring acclaimed novelist Percival Everett, the 2024 National Book Award winner for Fiction. Percival Everett will deliver the prestigious Bauder Lecture in the Marygrove Theatre. As the latest distinguished guest in Marygrove Conservancy’s lecture series, Everett will read from his works, discuss his literary career, and engage with audience questions. Everett is the author of 24 novels, including Erasure, which was adapted into the award-winning film American Fiction. His most recent novel, James, is a New York Times best-seller that reinterprets Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of the [...]

  • Author Talk: “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout

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    PBS Books will highlight Mental Health Awareness month with a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Strout about her book Tell Me Everything. Join us for this conversation on May 21st at 8PM ET on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS app. Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout explores the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a murder investigation in Crosby, Maine. The novel delves into the lives of its beloved characters, including Lucy Barton and Olive Kitteridge, as they navigate friendship, love, and the search for meaning in their lives. Through poignant storytelling, Strout captures the essence of connection [...]

  • PBS Books Readers Club – “We All Live Here” by Jojo Moyes

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    PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international and New York Times best-selling author Jojo Moyes to discuss her brand-new novel We All Live Here. This episode premieres May 28th at 8PM ET on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS app. Lila Kennedy’s life is in chaos. Her marriage is over, her two daughters are acting out, her house is falling apart, and her elderly stepfather seems to have moved in. She is struggling to maintain some semblance of a career, and her love life is anything but simple. So, when her estranged father- who vanished to Hollywood 35 years ago- shows up at her house, [...]

  • Wisdom Keepers

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     Join PBS Books National Director Heather-Marie Montilla in conversation with Wisdom Keepers host Ray Suarez and executive producer Dr. William Baker. This exclusive conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Wisdom Keepers, a profound new docuseries exploring life’s essential questions through interviews with leading thinkers in philosophy, faith, science, and ethics. The series premieres June 9, 2025 on the PBS App. More than a preview, this discussion invites viewers to reflect, listen, and engage in meaningful dialogue about belonging, hope, and the pursuit of wisdom. You can watch Wisdom Keepers on the PBS app or on PBS.org.  Watch [...]

  • Author Talk: Mac Barnett

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    Join PBS Books for a joyful, laugh-out-loud, and insightful conversation with Mac Barnett, the 2025–2026 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, as we celebrate the power of storytelling to spark curiosity, build empathy, and nurture lifelong readers. In this delightful interview, Mac chats with Heather-Marie Montilla about the magic of picture books and why they deserve a spot on every bookshelf—child and adult alike. With humor, heart, and imagination, Mac reflects on his journey as a beloved children’s book author and shares how young readers often bring the deepest insights to the stories he creates. From Sam and Dave Dig a [...]

  • Gary Graff: 501 Essential Albums of the ‘80s

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    Reflecting on one of the most vibrant decades in music history, acclaimed music journalist and author Gary Graff joins host Fred Nahhat to discuss his latest work, 501 Essential Albums of the '80s. Host https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fred-Nahhat-Headshot-Op1-Medium.png Fred Nahhat Sr. VP, Production & Host, Detroit Public TV | PBS Fred Nahhat is an Emmy Award-winning producer, host, and presenter for Detroit’s PBS station, where he serves as Sr. VP of Production. A 30-year broadcast veteran, Fred has hosted and produced numerous programs for Public TV – including music specials from Il Volo, Celtic Gold and the New Divas – as well as other [...]

  • Filmmaker Talk: Behind the Scenes of Caregiving

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    Join us for a special PBS Books Filmmaker Talk featuring Director and Senior Producer Chris Durrance as he takes you behind the scenes of the powerful PBS documentary Caregiving. Hosted by PBS Books National Director Heather-Marie Montilla, this in-depth conversation explores the making of the film and its companion shorts, sharing the stories and challenges of caregiving across America. Caregiving — narrated by award-winning actress Uzo Aduba and executive produced by Bradley Cooper — is a poignant two-hour documentary that premieres nationwide on PBS on June 24, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET and is currently available for streaming on the PBS [...]

  • PBS Books Readers Club: Our Favorite Cozy Murder Mysteries

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    PBS Books Readers Club hosts a special event sharing Our Favorite Cozy Murder Mysteries from Masterpiece and the authors who wrote the amazing novels that inspired them. The episode premieres on June 25th at 8PM ET on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS app. For years, Masterpiece has been bringing renowned murder mystery novels to life through fantastic adaptations. In this special episode, we’ll feature interviews like Robert Thorogood (The Marlow Murder Club), Anthony Horowitz (Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders), and Daisy Coulam (executive producer and writer of Grantchester). Our hosts will explore the key elements of a great cozy mystery novel, [...]

  • America250 Reading List

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    This Independence Day, PBS Books is proud to present the America250 Reading List—a curated literary journey that celebrates the path to American freedom and commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As our nation prepares to mark 250 years of independence, we invite readers of all ages to reflect on the people, events, and ideals that forged the United States. This special reading list brings together compelling titles across three distinct genres—nonfiction, historical fiction, and children’s literature—to illuminate the courage, complexity, and conviction behind America’s founding. ???? Nonfiction – Not Just for the History Enthusiast Dive [...]

  • PBS Books Live at the Detroit Festival of Books

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    PBS Books is proud to announce a special live broadcast from the Detroit Festival of Books at the iconic Eastern Market in Detroit on Sunday, July 20, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET.

  • PBS Books Readers Club – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus

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    PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international best-selling author Bonnie Garmus to discuss her novel Lessons in Chemistry. The episode premieres on July 30th at 8PM ET on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS App. PHNjcmlwdCBzcmM9aHR0cHM6Ly9ib29rc2hvcC5vcmcvd2lkZ2V0cy5qcyBkYXRhLXR5cGU9ImZlYXR1cmVkIiBkYXRhLWZ1bGwtaW5mbz0idHJ1ZSIgZGF0YS1hZmZpbGlhdGUtaWQ9IjExMzM1MCIgZGF0YS1za3U9Ijk3ODA1OTMzMTQ0ODciPjwvc2NyaXB0Pg== Lessons in Chemistry follows Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant young chemist who struggles to be taken seriously in the male-dominated world of the 1950s. She forms a deep connection with her colleague and renowned chemist, Calvin Evans. But like science, life is unpredictable, and Zott unexpectedly finds herself a single mother, reluctantly hosting a cooking show—Supper at Six. While the show appears to be about cooking, Zott uses [...]