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SUMMARY:Vermont | American Stories: A Reading Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:Climb aboard as PBS Books and the Library of Congress visit Vermont on our next stop in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Join us on August 20th at 8 p.m. ET for the episode premiere on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, or watch on the PBS Books Facebook page\, the PBS app\, or pbs.org. Visit pbsbooks.org/readingroadtrip to learn more. \nGet the Booklist Get the Engagement ToolkitVermont’s mountains\, forests\, and distinct four seasons have inspired generations of writers\, but perhaps no literary form is more closely associated with the Green Mountain State than poetry. Robert Frost (Fire and Ice)\, one of the most celebrated poets of the twentieth century\, found inspiration in his Vermont homes and the rural landscapes that shaped much of his work. Ruth Stone (In the Next Galaxy) built a distinguished career after settling in Goshen and was named Vermont Poet Laureate in 2007. The state’s rich poetic tradition continued through Louise Glück (The Wild Iris) and Ellen Bryant Voigt (Headwaters)\, who lived as neighbors in the Montpelier area\, while Lucy Terry Prince (Bar Fights)\, whose work was published posthumously\, holds the distinction of being the first known African American poet in America. Beyond poetry\, Vermont has been home to influential voices such as journalist Dorothy Thompson\, novelist Sinclair Lewis (It Can’t Happen Here)\, and back-to-the-land pioneers Scott and Helen Nearing (Living the Good Life)\, whose writings explored politics\, society\, and a different vision of American life. \nThat literary tradition continues today through writers who are helping new generations find their voices. Current Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone (What Is Otherwise Infinite) carries forward her family’s literary legacy while supporting fellow writers through her work at the Ruth Stone House. Former Cartoonist Laureate Tillie Walden (Charity and Sylvia) reaches readers through graphic novels that bring stories to life\, while Kekla Magoon’s books for young readers\, such as The Secret Library\, explore identity\, history\, and belonging. Acclaimed novelist Julia Alvarez\, author of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents\, draws on both her Vermont home and her Dominican heritage\, creating stories that connect cultures\, communities\, and generations. \nVermont’s literary spirit can be found not only in its books but also in the places that celebrate them. From the summit of Mount Mansfield to the streets of Burlington and Montpelier\, independent bookstores\, cultural institutions\, and creative gathering spaces welcome readers of all ages. Discover beloved local shops such as Bear Pond Books\, whose Montpelier location is home to a resident tortoise\, or visit the renowned Bread and Puppet Theater Museum\, where art\, performance\, and storytelling have captivated audiences for generations. Together\, these destinations offer a glimpse into the vibrant literary culture that continues to thrive across the Green Mountain State. \nThis episode is brought to you in part by Libro.fm. Libro.fm shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore\, partnering with more than 4\,000 stores around the world. \nBooklist for Reading Road Trip: Vermont\n\nNothing Found \nShop through our Bookshop.org or Libro.fm affiliate links and a portion of your purchase helps PBS Books continue to create original content you love. \nAbout American Stories: A Reading Road Trip\nPack your curiosity —PBS Books is hitting the road! In partnership with the Library of Congress Centers for the Book\, American Stories: A Reading Road Trip shines a spotlight on individual U.S. states and select territories to uncover their one-of-a-kind literary treasures. \nFrom iconic authors and unforgettable books to hidden-gem bookstores\, amazing libraries\, and the real-life locations that inspired great works\, this cross-country adventure celebrates the stories that have shaped our shared identity. Along the way\, we’ll meet bestselling authors\, passionate booksellers\, and local storytellers —plus share highlights from local programs and events hosted by each state’s Center for the Book —revealing how their corner of America has left its mark on the nation’s imagination. Aligned with America’s 250th birthday\, each episode invites viewers to explore the heart\, history\, and creative spirit of the United States —all through the lens of books and storytelling. \nNew episodes will stream on select Thursdays at 8pm EST on the PBS Books Facebook page\, on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app. \nAbout the Library of Congress\nThe Library of Congress is the world’s largest library\, offering access to the creative record of the United States –and extensive materials from around the world –both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections\, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov; access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov; and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov. \nAbout PBS Books\nPBS Books is a multi-platform initiative celebrating the love of reading. PBS Books is dedicated to connecting books with audiences by engaging them in unique experiences to spark their curiosity and encourage a life-long love of reading and learning. Through social and digital engagement and live coverage of important literary events across the country\, PBS Books celebrates books and writers and works to foster a passion for reading among public media viewers and listeners.Visit pbsbooks.org\, subscribe to the PBS Books YouTube channel\, and follow PBS Books on social media to learn more.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T200000
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SUMMARY:Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir | PBS Books Readers Club
DESCRIPTION:.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe\, .embed-container object\, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }PBS Books Readers Club welcomes author Andy Weir to discuss his best-selling sci-fi novel Project Hail Mary. The episode premieres on August 27th at 8PM ET as a PBS Books Facebook Live event\, on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app. \nGet the Book\nNothing Found \nShop through our Bookshop.org or Libro.fm affiliate links and a portion of your purchase helps PBS Books continue to create original content you love. \nDr. Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship millions of miles from home\, with no memory of who he is\, how he got there\, or what he’s supposed to be doing. As his memories return\, he realizes Earth is in grave danger and that the fate of humanity may depend on him. No pressure\, right? \nAs the pieces come together and he begins to uncover his mission\, he finds help in the most unexpected place. Will Dr. Grace find what he needs to save humanity\, and is he really the hero they need\, or just the one they have? \nAs Weir details\, “I had the whole story in my mind kind of roughly laid out before I even started page one. In fact\, I knew what the last scene was going to be before I wrote the first word…” \nProject Hail Mary is equal parts thrilling\, clever\, funny\, and surprisingly tender. Dr. Grace’s wry sense of humor\, mixed with his self-deprecation\, brings a light touch to a story that’s ultimately very smart and suspenseful. It’s a refreshing tale that celebrates curiosity\, courage\, and the power of unlikely friendship. \nThis episode is brought to you in part by Libro.fm. Libro.fm shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore\, partnering with more than 4\,000 stores around the world. \nPBS Watch-Alike: Summer of Space on PBSWant more out-of-this-world programming this summer? PBS has you covered. Explore distant corners of space and real-life moon missions with NOVA\, including episodes like Return to the Moon\, which takes audiences behind the scenes of the recent Artemis mission. Or watch the four-part docuseries Once Upon a Time in Space for a deeply personal look into the early space race to today and the many challenges and triumphs along the way. \nAvailable to stream now on pbs.org and the PBS App. Check local listings for broadcast dates and times.
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SUMMARY:How a Bodega Becomes a Home | Uncovered
DESCRIPTION:.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe\, .embed-container object\, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Download BooklistDownload BookmarksPresented by PBS Books in partnership with the Association of University Presses\, Uncovered invites viewers to discover the stories behind today’s most compelling books and the conversations they inspire. In this episode\, we explore Bodega Stories by Amaris Castillo\, published by University Press of Florida\, a member press of the Association of University Presses. \nA bodega is more than a neighborhood store—it is a place where stories are shared\, traditions are preserved\, and communities come together. In Bodega Stories\, author Amaris Castillo takes viewers inside Orlando Latin Market\, her family’s bodega in St. Petersburg\, Florida\, to uncover the people\, memories\, and cultural connections that make these spaces a vital part of Hispanic and Latinx communities. \nJoin host Heather-Marie Montilla for a conversation with Castillo about the inspiration behind the book\, her family’s journey\, the research and storytelling that shaped her work\, and why these everyday stories of food\, language\, history\, and identity deserve to be celebrated. Through the experiences of customers\, employees\, and families from across the Caribbean and Latin America\, Bodega Stories reveals how places of gathering can preserve heritage while creating a sense of belonging across generations. \nThis episode expands the conversation beyond the featured book to explore the rich and evolving themes of Hispanic and Latinx heritage—including identity\, community\, immigration\, cultural traditions\, and the influence of language and history on the stories we share today. \nContinue the discovery with a special reading list featuring additional books from Association of University Presses member presses that explore Hispanic and Latinx heritage through diverse voices\, perspectives\, and genres. Together\, these selections invite readers to learn more\, discover new stories\, and continue the conversation. \nFeatured Book\nNothing Found \nBodega Stories by Amaris Castillo \nA bodega is much more than a neighborhood grocery store-it’s a lifeline to community and culture. In BODEGA STORIES\, Amaris Castillo takes readers inside Orlando Latin Market\, a bodega owned and operated by her parents in St. Petersburg\, Florida\, to reveal a thriving local hub that bridges generations\, languages\, and traditions. \nInterwoven are snapshots of daily life\, like a bulletin board outside the store where local residents post apartments for rent\, messages through the bodega’s Facebook page asking for hard-to-find items\, and photos from the past and present. Including Castillo’s own family’s story from the Dominican Republic to New York to Florida\, BODEGA STORIES is a portrait of finding home-between the cultures we inherit and the ones we embrace. \nAbout the AuthorAmaris Castillo is a Brooklyn native and daughter of Dominican immigrants. A former newspaper reporter\, her work has appeared in the New York Times\, Lowell Sun\, Bradenton Herald\, and elsewhere. She currently works at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies and lives in Tampa Bay with her family. BODEGA STORIES is her debut. \nAbout This Episode’s Theme: Uncovered Hispanic HeritageBetween September 15 and October 15\, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the histories\, cultures\, and contributions of American citizens with Spanish and Latin American ancestry. In celebration\, we hope to provide you with an opportunity to discover new voices and fresh perspectives that reflect the richness and diversity of Hispanic and Latinx experiences. This month’s Uncovered theme was chosen to spotlight recently published books by authors whose stories explore identity\, culture\, family\, history\, and community in thoughtful and engaging ways. By featuring new works\, Uncovered invites viewers to connect with storytellers and join the conversations that are shaping our understanding of the world today. \nEpisode Theme Reading ListDownload Booklist\nNothing Found \nShop through our Bookshop.org or Libro.fm affiliate links and a portion of your purchase helps PBS Books continue to create original content you love. \nFeatured PublisherPublished by the University Press of Florida. \nFounded in 1945\, the University Press of Florida produces exceptional books and journals for students\, scholars\, and general readers\, fostering discussions about research and ideas that matter in Florida and beyond. The Press has published over 3\,000 books since its inception and currently releases approximately 70 new titles each year. Its publishing strengths include Florida history and culture\, Latin American and Caribbean studies\, archaeology\, anthropology\, literature\, history\, African American studies\, space history and technology\, and sustainability. From transformative scholarship to engaging\, authoritative information important to its local communities\, the Press brings works of global significance\, regional importance\, and lasting value to readers everywhere. \nLearn More at https://floridapress.org/ \nAbout the HostHeather-Marie Montilla\, a dynamic integrative leader\, is an educator and nonprofit manager. She has worked in the nonprofit sector and libraries for over two decades\, making a positive impact in arts\, cultural\, educational\, and community-building arenas. \nHaving joined the PBS Books team as their Library Bureau Chief in Fall 2018\, Montilla is now the National Director of PBS Books and has interviewed more than 150 writers. In addition\, she is a faculty member at Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University for their Arts and Cultural/Entertainment Management Programs. Having been an Executive Director for 8 years\, Heather has a wide range of experience in management\, finance\, strategic planning\, marketing\, and fundraising. Heather holds a MPA From Columbia University\, a MLIS from Wayne State University\, and a bachelor’s from Duke University. She lives in Chicagoland\, and is married with four children\, a dog\, and a bird.
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SUMMARY:How to Disagree Better: A Forum with Governors Spencer Cox and Governor Lujan Grisham
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URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/ford-school-how-to-disagree-better-a-forum-with-governors-spencer-cox-and-governor-lujan-grisham/
CATEGORIES:Ford Policy Talks,Ford School Events
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rico | American Stories: A Reading Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe\, .embed-container object\, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Join PBS Books and the Library of Congress for book inspired adventure to Puerto Rico in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Join us on September 17th at 8 p.m. ET for the episode premiere on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, or watch on the PBS Books Facebook page\, the PBS app\, or pbs.org. Visit pbsbooks.org/readingroadtrip to learn more. \nPuerto Rico’s literary tradition is as layered and vibrant as the island itself\, shaped by centuries of history\, cultural exchange\, and a deep connection to language and place. Among its early influential voices\, Alejandro Tapia y Rivera (La Cuarterona) helped lay the foundation for Puerto Rican theater and literature\, while poet Julia de Burgos (Río Grande de Loíza) explored themes of place\, freedom\, and identity that continue to resonate today. Educator and writer Isabel Freire de Matos (Isla para los niños) introduced generations of young readers to Puerto Rican history and culture\, and playwright René Marqués (La Carreta) examined the social upheaval and migration transforming life on the island. As more Puerto Ricans made their homes beyond the island\, its literary influence traveled with them. In New York\, poet Miguel Algarín (On Call) was one of many writers shaping a growing Puerto Rican diaspora\, helping establish the Nuyorican Poets Cafe as a home for voices exploring culture\, community\, and the Puerto Rican experience stateside. \nThis literary tradition continues through writers capturing the many dimensions of Puerto Rican life today\, both on the island and beyond. Mayra Santos-Febres (Boat People) explores migration\, displacement\, and the movement of people across the Caribbean\, while poet Mara Pastor (Deuda Natal) brings a contemporary voice to questions of memory and place. Giannina Braschi (Yo-Yo Boing!) pushes the boundaries of language and form\, blending Spanish and English to capture the complexities of culture and belonging. From New York\, poet Willie Perdomo (The Crazy Bunch) draws on the rhythms\, relationships\, and experiences of Puerto Rican communities in the diaspora. Together\, these writers show how Puerto Rican literature continues to evolve across generations\, genres\, languages\, and borders. \nPuerto Rico’s literary story comes to life in the many places that preserve\, celebrate\, and share it. Across the island\, libraries\, independent bookstores\, museums\, and cultural spaces invite readers to discover generations of Puerto Rican writers and storytellers. Historic theaters\, literary landmarks\, archives\, and community gathering places reveal how deeply books\, poetry\, and storytelling are woven into the island’s cultural life. Together\, these spaces honor Puerto Rico’s rich literary heritage while creating room for new voices and new generations of readers. \nThis episode is brought to you in part by Libro.fm. Libro.fm shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore\, partnering with more than 4\,000 stores around the world. \nAbout American Stories: A Reading Road Trip\nPack your curiosity —PBS Books is hitting the road! In partnership with the Library of Congress Centers for the Book\, American Stories: A Reading Road Trip shines a spotlight on individual U.S. states and select territories to uncover their one-of-a-kind literary treasures. \nFrom iconic authors and unforgettable books to hidden-gem bookstores\, amazing libraries\, and the real-life locations that inspired great works\, this cross-country adventure celebrates the stories that have shaped our shared identity. Along the way\, we’ll meet bestselling authors\, passionate booksellers\, and local storytellers —plus share highlights from local programs and events hosted by each state’s Center for the Book —revealing how their corner of America has left its mark on the nation’s imagination. Aligned with America’s 250th birthday\, each episode invites viewers to explore the heart\, history\, and creative spirit of the United States —all through the lens of books and storytelling. \nNew episodes will stream on select Thursdays at 8pm EST on the PBS Books Facebook page\, on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app. \nAbout the Library of Congress\nThe Library of Congress is the world’s largest library\, offering access to the creative record of the United States –and extensive materials from around the world –both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections\, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov; access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov; and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov. \nAbout PBS Books\nPBS Books is a multi-platform initiative celebrating the love of reading. PBS Books is dedicated to connecting books with audiences by engaging them in unique experiences to spark their curiosity and encourage a life-long love of reading and learning. Through social and digital engagement and live coverage of important literary events across the country\, PBS Books celebrates books and writers and works to foster a passion for reading among public media viewers and listeners.Visit pbsbooks.org\, subscribe to the PBS Books YouTube channel\, and follow PBS Books on social media to learn more.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/puerto-rico-american-stories-a-reading-road-trip/
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SUMMARY:Michigan Elections: Local control\, national scrutiny\, and public trust
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URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/michigan-elections-local-control-national-scrutiny-and-public-trust/
CATEGORIES:Ford Policy Talks,Ford School Events
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SUMMARY:Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult | PBS Books Readers Club
DESCRIPTION:PBS Books Readers Club welcomes prolific author Jodi Picoult to discuss her newest novel Hollow Bones. The episode premieres on September 24th at 8PM ET as a PBS Books Facebook Live event\, on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app. \nGet the Book\nNothing Found \nShop through our Bookshop.org or Libro.fm affiliate links and a portion of your purchase helps PBS Books continue to create original content you love. \nHollow Bones follows 25-year-old Molly Fitzgerald\, the youngest director of the Rhode Island Department of Emergency Preparedness\, whose job is to imagine the unimaginable: storms\, epidemics\, plane crashes\, and other worst-case scenarios\, in order to create plans that could save lives. For Molly\, this vigilance is deeply personal. On September 11\, 2001\, when she was just two months old\, her mother went to an appointment at the World Trade Center and never came home. Raised in a loving home but shaped by that loss\, Molly has spent her life alert to the possibility of disaster. \nNow\, as an adult building a future with her husband\, Jesse\, Molly believes preparedness can offer control in an uncertain world. But when the unexpected disrupts the life they have carefully built\, she is forced to confront everything she thought she knew. \nMoving between past and present\, Hollow Bones explores the fragile line between preparation and fear\, the enduring bonds between mothers and daughters\, and the ways hidden truths can alter the course of a life. \nAs Jodi reflects\, “This [book] has\, I think\, more twists than any of my books all put together… But if you don’t leave breadcrumbs\, then you’re just really writing a sucker punch. So\, I think my job is to make sure that I’m leaving you clues so that you can go back and go\, ‘How did I miss that the first time around?’… that to me is good writing.” \nHollow Bones is Jodi Picoult’s 30th novel. A New York Times bestselling author\, Picoult is known for books including Mad Honey\, By Any Other Name\, Small Great Things\, and My Sister’s Keeper. Her work is celebrated for exploring difficult moral and ethical questions with nuance\, compassion\, and emotional depth. In this episode\, the PBS Books Readers Club will discuss Picoult’s latest novel while also looking back at her expansive career and the themes that have made her one of today’s most widely read and prolific authors. \nThis episode is brought to you in part by Libro.fm. Libro.fm shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore\, partnering with more than 4\,000 stores around the world. \nPBS Watch-Alike: Generation 9/11At the dawn of the 21st century\, the September 11 attacks and their aftermath reshaped the nation and profoundly affected a generation growing up in the shadow of tragedy. Twenty years later\, this intimate film follows seven people who lost parents that day\, tracing how their lives have unfolded through personal loss\, national crisis\, and the long search for identity\, resilience\, and meaning. \nAvailable to stream now on pbs.org and the PBS App.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/hollow-bones-by-jodi-picoult-pbs-books-readers-club/
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SUMMARY:We Hold These Truths | Penny Stamps Speaker Series: Holly Bass
DESCRIPTION:Since 1776\, Americans have used major anniversaries of the nation’s founding to celebrate\, debate\, revise\, and perform the story of the United States. For We Hold These Truths\, her new exhibition opening at UMMA in October 2026\, artist Holly Bass looks to three of those anniversary years—1876\, 1976\, and 2026 to explore how national ideals are staged in public\, preserved in private\, and passed down through generations. \nIn this talk\, Bass will discuss the ideas behind We Hold These Truths\, her process of transforming UMMA’s iconic Apse into an environment\, and the role art plays in helping communities consider these varied histories. Drawing from her practice across performance\, visual art\, theater\, writing\, and engagement\, Bass will offer a preview of the exhibition and explain how historic home museums inspired this new body of work. \nBass is the 2026 Roman J. Witt Artist In Residence and an award-winning artist and cultural worker based in Washington\, DC. Her work—held in the collections of the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery—frequently engages communities through workshops\, devised theater\, and participatory installations and explores themes of American history\, generational labor\, and liberation. \nBass has been recognized with awards for multiple art forms. She received a 2024 Washington Award for art and social justice. She is a 2022 MAP Fund recipient for theater\, a 2020 Live Feed Resident Artist at New York Live Arts for choreography and dance and a 2021–22 Smithsonian Artist Research Fellow. She performed at the 2022 Venice Biennale as part of Loophole of Retreat\, Simone Leigh’s special  project for the U.S. Pavilion. She regularly contributes book reviews to the New York Times and was the first journalist to put the term “hip hop theater” into print in a 1999 article for American Theatre magazine. Bass directed an arts program for adjudicated teens in DC’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services from 2014 to 2019. From 2019 to 2025\, she served as national director of Turnaround Arts at the Kennedy Center\, a program that increases access to the arts in under-resourced elementary and middle schools. She studied modern dance under Viola Farber and creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College before earning her Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. In fall 2026\, Bass will also be a Towsley Policymaker in Residence at the U-M Ford School of Public Policy. \nWe Hold These Truths opens at UMMA on October 3\, 2026. The exhibition and Bass’ Penny Stamps Speaker Series program  are presented in partnership with the Roman J. Witt Residency Program and the University of Michigan Museum of Art. \nAbout the University of Michigan Roman J. Witt ResidencyThe Roman J. Witt Residency Program\, developed with the support of University of Michigan alumna Penny W. Stamps and named in honor of her father\, is an annual international competition that awards one residency per academic year to a visiting artist/designer who proposes to develop a new work in collaboration with University of Michigan students and faculty. \nLead support for the exhibition is provided by the Benedek Endowment Fund for the Humanities\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, the Greg Hodes and Heidi Hertel Hodes Partners in the Arts Endowment Fund\, the Herbert W. and Susan L. Johe Endowment Fund\, and Stamps School of Art & Design. \nPresented in partnership with the U-M Museum of Art\, with support from U.S. at 250\, U-M Ford School of Public Policy\, and the U-M Initiative for Democracy & Civic Empowerment. \nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/we-hold-these-truths/
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SUMMARY:Barbara Kingsolver LIVE: A Virtual Book Club Event
DESCRIPTION:PBS Books welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver for an exclusive live discussion about her brand-new novel Partita— a book she says she has been waiting her whole life to write. \nThis interactive virtual book club event will take place on November 5\, 2026\,at 8PM ET. Registration is available with a qualifying donation of $150 or more. Along with access to the virtual event\, donors will receive a copy of the book\, Partita\, and the PBS Books mug. \nGet Your Ticket + Book + Mug\nNothing Found \nPartita\, on sale October 6th\, is a deeply moving novel about art\, music\, class\, memory\, and the life-altering power of love. \nLivia Cable has made her peace with her marriage and modest livelihood in the farm country where she grew up\, until a shocking phone call from an old lover shakes her to the core. Decades earlier\, this man knew her as Livia Bohusz\, a music conservatory student estranged from her home and family\, uncertain of anything except her passion for music and her promise as an extraordinary pianist. His request\, now\, to see her again stirs up ghosts she has kept at bay for a lifetime. \nWith razor-sharp acuity\, Kingsolver’s new novel Partita reflects on class barriers\, the risks of ambition\, and the timeless\, life-changing powers of art. Told in movements that mirror a Bach partita\, the novel unfolds with the precision and emotional power of music itself: each section building on the last\, each theme returning transformed. \nKingsolver reflects\, “This novel started small. It would be about a young musician\, I thought; a little love story. But it kept expanding as I wrote\, opening and closing around itself like a set of nested boxes. Partita is a story of a brief\, passionate\, life-changing affair\, contained inside a bigger love story\, all wrapped up in what might be the greatest romance of all: our eternal human longing for art and beauty.” \nDuring this live virtual event moderated by PBS Books hosts Lauren Smith and Fred Nahhat\, we’ll explore the origins of Kingsolver’s new novel\, reflect on her remarkable career as an author\, and revisit highlights from some of her bestselling works. Audience members will also have the opportunity to interact in a lively book club chat and submit their own questions for Barbara Kingsolver. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/barbara-kingsolver-live-a-virtual-book-club-event/
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