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FeaturedNational Library Week – A Conversation with ALA President Cindy Hohl
Join PBS Books for a special celebration of National Library Week (April 6-12) as we explore the enduring impact of public libraries in our communities. In anticipation of the Independent Lens documentary Free for All: Inside the Public Library (premiering April 29 on PBS and the PBS App), host Heather-Marie Montilla sits down with Cindy Hohl, President of the American Library Association, to discuss the important role of libraries in American society. From the vital work of librarians to the challenges of Freedom To Read and budget cuts, this conversation delves into how libraries remain cornerstones of democracy, knowledge, [...]
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FeaturedThe Wright Conversations featuring Kwame Alexander
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FeaturedA Conversation on Free for All: The Public Library
Join PBS Books for an enlightening conversation exploring the transformative power of public libraries in America. This special event, created to support the upcoming Independent Lens film Free for All: The Public Library, features an in-depth discussion with filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor, as well as a thought-provoking conversation with Cindy Hohl, President of the American Library Association. Filmmakers Logsdon and Faulknor offer a behind-the-scenes look at their documentary, which traces the evolution of public libraries from their revolutionary beginnings to their role today as essential pillars of democracy, education, and community support. Inspired by the heroic efforts of librarians [...]
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FeaturedPBS Books Readers Club – “Miss Austen” by Gill Hornby
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international best-selling author Gill Hornby to discuss her novel Miss Austen. The episode premiered on April 30th at 8PM ET on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS app. PHNjcmlwdCBzcmM9aHR0cHM6Ly9ib29rc2hvcC5vcmcvd2lkZ2V0cy5qcyBkYXRhLXR5cGU9ImZlYXR1cmVkIiBkYXRhLWZ1bGwtaW5mbz0idHJ1ZSIgZGF0YS1hZmZpbGlhdGUtaWQ9IjExMzM1MCIgZGF0YS1za3U9Ijk3ODEyNTAyNTIyMTAiPjwvc2NyaXB0Pg== Opening in 1840s England, two decades after her beloved sister Jane’s death, elderly spinster Cassandra Austen returns to the vicarage of Kintbury on a mission to collect and destroy letters written by Jane. Cassandra must navigate time, strained relationships, and a meddling housemaid while on her mission to protect her late sister’s legacy. With each letter she reads, floods of vivid memories resurface, bringing both joy and sorrow. [...]
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FeaturedPercival Everett Delivers Bauder Lecture at CAALS
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 [...]
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FeaturedAuthor Talk: “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout
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 [...]
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FeaturedPBS Books Readers Club – “We All Live Here” by Jojo Moyes
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, [...]
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FeaturedWisdom Keepers
 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 [...]
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FeaturedAuthor Talk: Mac Barnett
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 [...]
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FeaturedGary Graff: 501 Essential Albums of the ‘80s
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 [...]
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FeaturedFilmmaker Talk: Behind the Scenes of Caregiving
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 [...]
