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Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X, describes how she turned her father’s childhood years into 'X: A Novel.' Then PW president George Slowik discusses PW’s efforts to support free speech following the attack on 'Charlie Hebdo.'

Daniel José Older, author of Half-Resurrection Blues and a musician and composer, talks about "the beautiful, painful ambiguity" of both music and fiction. PW deputy reviews editor Gabe Habash introduces some more exciting debut authors in a sneak peek of PW's upcoming First Fiction feature.

Interviews from the PW Radio archive: Jeannie Lin explores romance and intrigue in Tang Dynasty China, and Shahan Mufti traces his family through the past and present of Pakistan.

Interviews from the PW Radio archive: Jennifer Senior and Lori Duron discuss the joys and perils of parenting.

For episode #100, Gay Talese, author of The Bridge (just reissued for its 50th anniversary), gets to the heart of journalism: 'Show up. Be there. Testify.' Then PW editors Calvin Reid and Diane Patrick talk about ways to increase racial diversity in the publishing industry.

On today's show, powerhouse comics creator Gilbert Hernandez talks about blending punk and science fiction in his graphic stories. PW Select and BookLife Editor Adam Boretz discusses BookLife's Best Self-published Books for 2014 and provides some hot tips for indie authors.

Interviews from the PW Radio archive, featuring Michael Paterniti and Dinaw Mengestu.

Interviews from the PW Radio archive, featuring Beverly Jenkins and Paul Rosolie

On today’s show, author Joanna Bourne talks about combining romance, intrigue, and history in 'Rogue Spy.' PW news editors Calvin Reid and Clare Swanson recap the groundbreaking, controversial National Book Awards.

This week, author and activist Cory Doctorow, author of 'Information Doesn't Want to Be Free,' explains why the internet is an author's best friend. Then PW editorial director Jim Milliot brings us breaking news on a new deal between Amazon and Hachette.

On today’s show, author Rose Levy Beranbaum discusses 'The Baking Bible.' Then PW news editor Clare Swanson goes deeper into the world of cookbooks.

Author and artist Maira Kalman discusses her new book, 'My Favorite Things.' PW reviews director Louisa Ermelino discusses PW's 2014 Top 10 Best Books.

On today's show, author Scott Ian discusses I'm the Man, his memoir about his years performing with Anthrax. Then Heidi MacDonald tells us about the French invasion in comics.

Ballerina Michaela DePrince talks about writing her memoir, 'Taking Flight,' with her mother. Calvin Reid recaps the hustle and bustle of New York Comic Con.

Louise DeSalvo explains 'The Art of Slow Writing.' Then PW nonfiction reviews editor Annie Coreno brings in some exciting new books on technology.

Author Jana Bommersbach discusses the history and myth of 'Cattle Kate: A Mystery.' PW religion reviews editor Marcia Z. Nelson provides a tour of the American Christian Fiction Writers conference.

On today's show, Joyce Carol Oates talks about editing the anthology 'Prison Noir.' PW poetry reviews editor Alex Crowley highlights some dark and beautiful poetry books for autumn.

Biographer Justin Martin discusses his new book, 'Rebel Souls: Walt Whitman and America's First Bohemians.' PW reviews editor Mark Rotella explores an exciting Sicilian publishing initiative.

Author Diane Ackerman discusses her powerful new book, 'The Human Age.' PW children's reviews editor John Sellers highlights some under-the-radar kids' books for fall.

Author Karen Abbott discusses her new American history book, 'Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy.' PW marketing Manager Bryan Kinney highlights some upcoming PW webcasts and events.