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Author Talk | David Brooks - Best-selling author, New York Times columnist and PBS NewsHour correspondent, David Brooks talks about his latest book, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.” In this conversation with PBS Books David offers a personal, practical guide on loneliness, relating to others, why your hometown is the best place to look for happiness.

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Author Talk | David Brooks

PBS Books Author Talk with David Brooks

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2025 Carnegie Medal Finalist Preview

2025 Carnegie Medal Finalist Preview

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Exploring Bipartisanship: Conversations with Western Governors' Leadership Institute Part 6

Jim Ogsbury, Executive Director of WGLI and delegates discuss reluctance to choose public service

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Exploring Bipartisanship: Conversations with Western Governors | Part 5 Former Nevada Governors Sandoval & Miller

Former Nevada Governors Sandoval (R) and Miller (D) talk on fostering the next generation of leaders

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Exploring Bipartisanship: Conversations w/ Western Governors | Part 4 Former WY Gov. Mead & Former MT Gov. Bullock

Former Govs. Mead (R-WY) and Bullock (D-MT) discuss leading by example in bipartisanism.

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Exploring Bipartisanship: Conversations with Western Governors | Part 3 Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert

Former Gov. Herbert (R-UT) discusses the next generation's to involvement in public service.

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Exploring Bipartisanship: Conversations w/ Western Governors | Part 2 Former Idaho Gov. Otter & Former Hawaii Gov. Ige

Former Govs. Otter (R-ID) and Ige (D-HI) discuss the next generation's involvement in public service

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Exploring Bipartisanship: Conversations with Western Governors | Part 1 Gov. Grisham & Gov. Gordon

Govs. Gordon (R-WY) and Grisham (D-NM) discuss the paths that led them to a life in public service.

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Western Governors' Leadership Institute Delegate Forum

Diverse perspective on choosing a career in public service and lessons learned along the way.

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"Music and Mind" by Renée Fleming

Renée Fleming discusses her book "Music and Mind" at the 2024 LOC National Book Festival.

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"Night Flyer" by Tiya Miles

Tiya Miles discusses her book "Night Flyer" at the 2024 Library of Congress national Book Festival.

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"Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez

Author Abby Jimenez her romatic novel "Just for the Summer".

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"The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

James McBride discusses his latest book “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store”.

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"the year of the buttered cat" by Susan & Lexi Haas

Authors Susan & Lexi Haas discuss their novel "the year of the buttered cat".

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"Goodnight Thoughts" by Max Greenfield

Join PBS Books for the Library of Congress National Book Festival featuring author Max Greenfield.

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"The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros

Join PBS Books during the Library of Congress National Book Festival with author Sandra Cisneros.

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“Memory Piece” Author Talk with Lisa Ko

PBS Books chats with bestselling author, Lisa Ko, about her highly anticipated novel "Memory Piece".

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“You Are Here” Author Talk with Ada Limón

PBS Books celebrates Poetry Month and Earth Month with Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laurette of the USA.

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The Wright Conversations with Poet Nikki Giovanni

The Wright Museum presents a conversation with legendary poet Nikki Giovanni.

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Author Talk with ReShonda Tate

Bestselling author ReShonda Tate discusses her new novel "The Queen of Sugar Hill".

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Author Talk with Tracy Subisak

PBS Books chats with author and illustrator Tracy Subisak about her book "Sorry, Snail".

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Author Talk with Lisa Selin Davis

PBS Books sits down with author Lisa Selin Davis to discuss her book "Housewife".

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Author Talk with Cheryl Wills

PBS Books sits down with author and journalist Cheryl Wills to discuss her new book.

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Author Talk with Yolanda Renee King

PBS Books sits down with Author Yolanda Renee King and Illustrator Nicole Tadgell.

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What to Read in 2024 with Booklist Reader

Experts from Booklist Reader share their 2024 book recommendations with PBS Books.

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