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 145: James McClintock and Best Books of 2015
30/10/2015 Duration: 01h01minMarine biologist James McClintock discusses his new book, 'A Naturalist Goes Fishing,' which combines fishing tales and ecological exploration. PW reviews director Louisa Ermelino introduces PW's Best Books of 2015.
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PW Radio 144: Alan Beatts of Borderlands Books and Publishing Demographics
23/10/2015 Duration: 55minBookseller Alan Beatts explains how readers saved Borderlands Books. PW editorial director Jim Milliot reviews PW’s annual survey of publishing salaries and demographics.
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PW Radio 143: Jenny Lawson and the Frankfurt Book Fair
16/10/2015 Duration: 55minAuthor Jenny Lawson, aka the Bloggess, discusses her new book, 'Furiously Happy.' PW news director Rachel Deahl calls in from the Frankfurt Book Fair.
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PW Radio 142: Adrian Tomine
09/10/2015 Duration: 01h03sAuthor and illustrator Adrian Tomine discusses his new graphic collection, 'Killing and Dying.' PW bookselling editor Judith Rosen hits the highlights of bookstore events promoting YA books.
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PW Radio 141: David J. Peterson and Andrew Albanese
02/10/2015 Duration: 56minDavid J. Peterson, author of 'The Art of Language Invention,' tells us how new languages are made. PW senior writer Andrew Albanese gets ready for the Frankfurt Book Fair.
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PW Radio 140: Ron Stodghill and Calvin Reid
25/09/2015 Duration: 55minRon Stodghill discusses his new book, 'Where Everybody Looks Like Me: At the Crossroads of America's Black Colleges and Culture.' PW senior news editor Calvin Reid explains why e-book subscription models may need to change.
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PW Radio Episode 139: Wil Haygood and Jim MIlliot
17/09/2015 Duration: 58minWil Haygood, author of Showdown, discusses the contentious debate over Thurgood Marshall's nomination to the Supreme Court. PW editorial director Jim Milliot explores changes at the Authors Guild.
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PW Radio 138: H.G. %22Buzz%22 Bissinger and Jim Milliot
11/09/2015 Duration: 53minH.G. "Buzz" Bissinger celebrates the 25th anniversary of 'Friday Night Lights;' PW editorial director Jim Milliot introduces some rising stars of the publishing industry.
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PW Radio 137: Elsa Hart and Rachel Deahl
04/09/2015 Duration: 56minElsa Hart discusses her debut novel, 'Jade Dragon Mountain,' a mystery set in Qing Dynasty China. PW news director Rachel Deahl explains why everyone’s going wild for 'The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep.'
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PW Radio 136: Elisabeth Egan and Shannon Maughan
28/08/2015 Duration: 55minElisabeth Egan, author of 'A Window Opens,' takes on women's midlife crises and the "chick lit" label. PW contributing editor Shannon Maughan chronicles the e-book revolution in schools.
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PW Radio 135: Ursula Vernon and Jim Milliot
21/08/2015 Duration: 56minUrsula Vernon, author of 'Harriet the Invincible,' explains why a cheeky hamster is the perfect princess. PW editorial director Jim Milliot recaps PW’s audiobook summit.
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PW Radio 134: William M. Arkin and Bryan Kinney
14/08/2015 Duration: 01h12sWilliam M. Arkin, author of Unmanned, discusses “the illusion of perfect warfare.” PW marketing director Bryan Kinney highlights PW’s upcoming events.
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PW Radio Episode 133: Anil Ananthaswamy and Gabe Habash
07/08/2015 Duration: 57minAnil Ananthaswamy, author of The Man Who Wasn’t There, discusses the “strange new science of the self.” PW deputy reviews editor Gabe Habash highlights the season’s big debuts.
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PW Radio 132: Naomi Jackson and Rose Fox
31/07/2015 Duration: 58minNaomi Jackson, author of 'The Star Side of Bird Hill,' explores tales of Caribbean migration; PW senior reviews editor Rose Fox recaps the Romance Writers of America conference.
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PW Radio 131: Tim Weiner and Fall Children%27s Announcements
24/07/2015 Duration: 57minTim Weiner, author of 'One Man Against the World: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon,' explores President Nixon’s legacy. PW associate children’s books editor Natasha Gilmore hits the highlights of PW’s children’s fall announcements issue.
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PW Radio Episode 130: Tamara Winfrey%2DHarris and Jim Milliot
17/07/2015 Duration: 52minTamara Winfrey-Harris, author of The Sisters Are Alright, discusses the obstacles Black women face in America; PW editorial director Jim Milliot surveys the conversations around Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman'.
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PW Radio 129: Jill Ciment and Amy Hempel
10/07/2015 Duration: 42minJill Ciment and Amy Hempel, collaborating as A.J. Rich, discuss their mystery The Hand that Feeds You, and the woman who inspired them to write it; PW editorial director Jim Milliot previews Harper Lee’s novel 'Go Set a Watchman,' which goes on sale July 14.
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PW Radio 127: Mark Ribowsky and San Diego Comic%2DCon
26/06/2015 Duration: 01h56sMusic historian Mark Ribowsky discusses his new books on Otis Redding and Lynyrd Skynyrd; PW comics reviews editor Heidi MacDonald previews San Diego Comic-Con.
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PW Radio 126: Eric Burns and ALA Preview
19/06/2015 Duration: 59minEric Burns discusses his new book, '1920: The Year That Made the Decade Roar;' PW senior writer Andrew Albanese gives us a preview of ALA.
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PW Radio 125: Robert Sietsema and Bay Area Spotlight
12/06/2015 Duration: 52minRobert Sietsema, author of 'New York in a Dozen Dishes,' talks about eating his way around the city; PW writer Anisse Gross previews the Bay Area spotlight with a rundown of literary events and culture in and around San Francisco.