Synopsis
PW editors Rose Fox and Mark Rotella talk to authors and present the latest book and publishing news in this weekly radio program. Follow us at @PubWklyRadio or email us at pwradio@publishersweekly.com
Episodes
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PW Radio 124: Kate Bolick and BookCon
05/06/2015Kate Bolick, author of 'Spinster,' discusses how marriage and singlehood have changed in the past 150 years; PW editorial director Jim Milliot looks at the future of BookCon.
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PW Radio 123: BEA 2015
29/05/2015 Duration: 40minSpecial Book Expo America edition of PW Radio, with reports from PW senior correspondent Claire Kirch and PW editorial director Jim Milliot.
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PW Radio 122: Naomi Novik and Fan Fiction
22/05/2015 Duration: 54minNaomi Novik, author of 'Uprooted,' talks about fairy tales, computer programming, fan fiction, and more in a special double-length interview.
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PW Radio 121: Eugenia Cheng and Coloring Books
15/05/2015Mathematician and professor Eugenia Cheng explains 'How to Bake π: An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics.' PW bookselling editor Judith Rosen introduces the hot new trend of coloring books for adults.
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PW Radio 120: Michael J. Martinez and Summer Reads
08/05/2015 Duration: 54minReturning guest Michael J. Martinez talks about wrapping up his Daedalus series with 'The Venusian Gambit.' PW deputy reviews editor Gabe Habash shares some of PW's top picks for summer.
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PW Radio 119: Eric Jerome Dickey and BEA Preview
01/05/2015 Duration: 54minEric Jerome Dickey discusses his new erotic novel, 'One Night.' PW editorial director Jim Milliot gives us our first preview of Book Expo America 2015.
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PW Radio 118: Sabaa Tahir and Children%E2%80%99s Institute
24/04/2015 Duration: 47minSabaa Tahir discusses her YA fantasy debut, 'An Ember in the Ashes.' Natasha Gilmore, PW associate editor for children’s books, reports on this year’s Children’s Institute.
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PW Radio 117: Ken Liu and IBPA Recap
17/04/2015 Duration: 53minKen Liu discusses 'The Grace of Kings,' epic fantasy inspired by Chinese history and legends. PW editorial director Jim Milliot recaps the IBPA Publishing University conference.
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PW Radio 116: Mario Marazziti and AWP
10/04/2015 Duration: 57minItalian MP and activist Mario Marazziti explains the reasoning behind his new book, '13 Ways of Looking at the Death Penalty.' PW reviews editor Alex Crowley calls in from the AWP conference and book fair, a gathering for MFA programs and small presses.
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PW Radio 115: Jane Ashford and Bologna Book Fair
03/04/2015 Duration: 45minJane Ashford talks about weaving the wit and glamor of Regency England into her new novel, 'Married to a Perfect Stranger.' PW children’s reviews editor John Sellers calls in from Italy to report on the Bologna Book Fair.
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PW Radio 114: Sara Forte and London Book Fair
27/03/2015 Duration: 51minTo wrap up PW's cookbook month, food blogger and caterer Sara Forte discusses 'The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl and Spoon,' her new cookbook about one-dish meals. PW senior writer Andrew Albanese whets our appetites for the London Book Fair.
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PW Radio 113: Kabir Sehgal and April Nonfiction
20/03/2015 Duration: 53minOn today’s show, Kabir Sehgal, author of 'Coined,' talks about how people make decisions about money. Then PW reviews editor Alex Crowley previews two hot nonfiction titles coming out in April.
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PW Radio 112: Cathy Erway and Cookbooks Month
13/03/2015 Duration: 59minMarch is cookbooks month at PW! Cathy Erway, author of 'The Food of Taiwan,' discusses combining recipes with a fascinating history lesson; PW writer Lela Nargi talks about the intersection of cookbooks and technology.
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PW Radio 111: Carrie Patel and Fast%2DGrowing Small Presses
06/03/2015 Duration: 54minOn today’s show, author Carrie Patel discusses her debut novel, 'The Buried Life,' a murder mystery set in a future that feels like the past. Then PW editorial director Jim Milliot previews the upcoming PW feature on fast-growing small presses.
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PW Radio 110: Kevin Sessums and Spirituality Books Preview
27/02/2015 Duration: 53minKevin Sessums, author of 'I Left It on the Mountain,' talks about unexpected epiphanies and living a life of stillness. PW senior spirituality and religion editor Lynn Garrett previews forthcoming books on near-death experiences and spiritual practice.
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PW Radio 109: Richard Lange and Books After Jon Stewart
20/02/2015 Duration: 01h58sOn today’s show, author Richard Lange discusses his new short fiction collection, 'Sweet Nothing.' Then PW news director Rachel Deahl looks at television and radio coverage of books in light of book champion Jon Stewart leaving the Daily Show.
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PW Radio 108: Naomi Baron and Best Audio Books
13/02/2015 Duration: 55minAuthor, educator, and researcher Naomi Baron talks about how economic pressures are driving the shift to digital reading. PW reviews editor Annie Coreno introduces 2014's best audio books.
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PW Radio 107: Joshua Davis and Children%27s Book Awards
06/02/2015 Duration: 57minJoshua Davis discusses 'Spare Parts,' the story of some talented and determined young roboticists. PW children’s reviews editor John Sellers introduces this year’s winners of the major children’s book awards.
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PW Radio 106: Greer Macallister and Winter Institute%27s Tenth Anniversary
30/01/2015 Duration: 57minDebut author Greer Macallister discusses her extensive research for her historical fiction debut, 'The Magician's Lie.' PW senior bookselling editor Judith Rosen celebrates the tenth anniversary of Winter Institute, where booksellers gather to meet authors and share ideas.
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PW Radio 105: Brandon Sanderson and Spring Books Preview
23/01/2015 Duration: 58minBestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson talks about pitting ordinary humans against supervillains in his Reckoners series. PW reviews director Louisa Ermelino previews the most anticipated books of spring.