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SUMMARY:Caregiving Author Talk with Emma Heming Willis
DESCRIPTION:Join PBS Books on Wednesday\, October 8 at 8 pm ET | 5 pm PT for an inspiring conversation with author Emma Heming Willis about her deeply personal new book\, The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength\, Hope\, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path. \n  \nIn this moving work\, Heming Willis transforms her own experience of navigating her husband Bruce Willis’s frontotemporal dementia diagnosis into a compassionate guide for caregivers everywhere. Drawing on her story as well as insights from leading experts\, The Unexpected Journey provides clarity\, courage\, and practical wisdom for those facing the challenges of caring for a loved one while caregivers learn to care for themselves. \nHeming Willis—an advocate\, mother\, stepmother\, wife\, and co-founder of Make Time Wellness—brings honesty\, empathy\, and hope to this essential conversation\, led by Heather-Marie Montilla\, PBS Books National Director. \nThis event is part of the PBS Books Caregiving series\, made possible with support from the Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr. Foundation. \nHost\n\nHeather-Marie Montilla\nHeather-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. \n\n\nGuest \nEmma Heming Willis \nEmma Heming Willis is a mother\, step-mother\, wife\, advocate\, and co-founder of Make Time Wellness\, a brand devoted to women’s brain health. After her husband\, Bruce Willis\, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia\, she became a passionate voice for care partners and families navigating neurodegenerative disease. Through her storytelling and advocacy\, Emma hopes to help others feel less alone on the caregiving journey. This is her first book.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/caregiving-author-talk-with-emma-heming-willis/
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SUMMARY:Ohio | American Stories: A Reading Road Trip Episode 103
DESCRIPTION:Join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we hit the road on American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Our next stop…the Buckeye State! The episode premieres October 15 at 8 PM ET on the PBS Books Facebook page\, YouTube channel\, and the PBS app. \nThis episode shines a spotlight on Ohio’s powerful role in shaping American literature—from Pulitzer Prize-winning poets like Mary Oliver (Devotions)\, Paul Laurence Dunbar (Sympathy)\, and Toni Morrison (The Bluest Eye) to the young Cleveland creators who gave the world Superman and changed comics forever. We also revisit barrier-breaking voices such as Virginia Hamilton (M.C. Higgins\, the Great) and modernist master Sherwood Anderson (Winesburg\, Ohio). \nHear from celebrated contemporary writers with deep ties to Ohio—former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove (Thomas and Beulah)\, bestselling science fiction author John Scalzi (Old Man’s War series)\, acclaimed graphic novelist Derf Backderf (Kent State)\, and poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib (There’s Always This Year). Each reflects on how the state’s people\, landscapes\, and history inspired their work. \nAlong the way\, take a peek inside some of Ohio’s most iconic literary landmarks from authors’ homes to indie bookstores\, the Mercantile Library with its 10\,000-year lease\, and travel the Ohio Literary Trail\, discovering a state where stories are deeply rooted and endlessly alive. \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 Wednesdays at 8pm EST as PBS Books Facebook Live event\, and 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/ohio-american-stories-a-reading-road-trip-episode-103/
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SUMMARY:Michael McAfee’s Keynote Address to the Detroit Future City Annual Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Michael McAfee\, President & CEO of PolicyLink for a powerful keynote on community\, equity\, and leadership in a time of deep division. Speaking to Detroit’s unique role in shaping the future\, McAfee calls for a renewed commitment to “all”—a vision of justice and inclusion that goes beyond words to action. This is a call to courage\, love\, and nation-building\, urging us to embrace a founder’s stance and create a future where everyone can thrive.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/michael-mcafees-keynote-address-to-the-detroit-future-city-annual-forum/
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SUMMARY:Wyoming | American Stories: A Reading Road Trip Episode 104
DESCRIPTION:Join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we explore Western literature and Wyoming lore and its influence on writers across America. From the rugged landscapes that inspired Ernest Hemingway as he finished Death in the Afternoon\, to the birth of the Western genre in Owen Wister’s The Virginian\, Wyoming has shaped the imagination of generations— Including Annie Proulx who drew on her years of ranching here to craft unforgettable works like Close Range and Brokeback Mountain. \nHear from celebrated contemporary voices who call Wyoming home and whose stories echo the state’s vast landscapes and cowboy heritage—Craig Johnson\, author of the beloved Longmire series\, and C.J. Box\, creator of game warden Joe Pickett. Wyoming is also home to children’s authors who preserve local history\, such as Casey Rislov—whose A Home for Steamboat was named a 2025 National Book Pick—and poets like Matt Daly\, who finds inspiration in small towns and family roots. \nThe only route through Wyoming is the scenic route. Along the way\, discover independent bookstores and the treasures of the American Heritage Center\, home to the renowned Toppan Rare Books Library. From Yellowstone National Park to working dude ranches\, Wyoming’s literary landscape is as expansive and unforgettable as its horizon. \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 Wednesdays at 8pm EST as PBS Books Facebook Live event\, and 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/wyoming-american-stories-a-reading-road-trip-episode-104/
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SUMMARY:"The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman | PBS Books Readers Club
DESCRIPTION:PBS Books Readers Club welcomes celebrity writer Richard Osman to discuss his best-selling novel The Thursday Murder Club. The episode premieres on October 29th at 8PM ET as a PBS Books Facebook Live event\, on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app. \nThe Thursday Murder Club opens in a quiet retirement village\, where four unlikely friends meet each week to solve cold cases. But when a brutal murder takes place nearby\, Elizabeth\, Joyce\, Ibrahim\, and Ron suddenly find themselves with their very first live investigation. Each brings a unique set of skills to the table\, but can this oddball gang catch a killer before it’s too late? \nA classic cozy crime with a modern twist\, The Thursday Murder Club combines the charm of amateur sleuths piecing together clues with thoughtful reflections on friendship\, purpose\, and aging. Heartfelt\, funny\, and clever\, it’s a mystery that appeals to adult readers of every age. \nPBS Watch-Alike: The Marlow Murder Club on PBS Masterpiece \nCan’t get enough of cozy murder mysteries? Don’t miss The Marlow Murder Club on PBS Masterpiece. Follow an unlikely trio of women brought together by murder and intrigue as they balance sleuthing with the ups and downs of their personal lives in a close-knit community. \n About the AuthorRichard Osman \n\nRichard Osman is an author and television presenter. His novels\, The Thursday Murder Club\, The Man Who Died Twice\, The Bullet That Missed\, The Last Devil to Die\, and We Solve Murders were number one international bestsellers as well as New York Times bestsellers. He lives in London with his wife\, Ingrid\, and their cats Liesl and Lottie. The movie adaptation for The Thursday Murder Club will release in 2025\, produced by Amblin Entertainment. The Impossible Fortune\, the fifth book in the Thursday Murder Club series\, is forthcoming.\n\n About the Hosts\nPrincess Weekes\nPrincess Weekes is an award winning writer and video essayist who works at breaking down the intersections between race\, gender\, and pop culture. Formally an Assistant Editor at The Mary Sue\, co-host of Netflix’s The Geeked Podcast\, and co-host and co-writer on the PBS Digital Series It’s Lit. On weekends she works as a bookseller at a local bookstore. When not reading or writing she can be found playing TTRPGs of cuddling with her cat\, Lola. \n\n\nLauren Smith\nExecutive Producer and host of national PBS programming at Detroit PBS\, Lauren develops content for PBS and other distributors of public media for broadcast\, streaming\, and other digital channels and has executive-produced and/or produced over 60 national broadcast and programs. Her passion is to develop inspiring\, entertaining\, and educational content alongside the best national and international talent\, and to engage important content with communities across the country. Lauren loves to read and has worked to develop and produce PBS Books content for nearly ten years!
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/the-thursday-murder-club-by-richard-osman/
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