Readers Club | Ep. 204: Miss Austen | Gill Hornby
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international best-selling author Gill Hornby to discuss her novel Miss Austen.
Indie Lens: A Conversation on Free for All: The Public Library
Join PBS Books for an enlightening conversation exploring the transformative power of public libraries in America. This special event, created to support the upcoming Independent Lens film Free for All: The Public Library, features an in-depth discussion with filmmakers Dawn Logsdon & Lucie Faulknor, as well as a thought-provoking conversation with Cindy Hohl, President of the ALA
National Library Week | A Conversation with ALA President Cindy Hohl Short
Join PBS Books for a special celebration of National Library Week (April 6-12) as we explore the enduring impact of public libraries in our communities. In anticipation of the Independent Lens documentary Free for All: Inside the Public Library (premiering April 29 on PBS and the PBS App), host Heather-Marie Montilla sits down with Cindy Hohl, President of the American Library Association
PBS Books Author Talk: A Conversation with Juhea Kim & the Ballerina Book Club
Join PBS Books for a captivating Author Talk featuring Juhea Kim, acclaimed author of City of Night Birds, in conversation with Ballerina Book Club’s Isabella Boylston and Connor Holloway, renowned dancers from American Ballet Theatre, alongside Heather-Marie Montilla, National Director of PBS Books.
Readers Club | Ep. 203: The Women by Kristin Hannah
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international best-selling author, Kristin Hannah to discuss her powerful and most recent novel The Women. The Women shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the Vietnam War—female nurses who served courageously, risking their lives to care for others in the midst of danger.
PBS Books Readers Club | Ep. 202: Good Dirt & Black Cake | Charmaine Wilkerson
PBS Books Readers Club is delighted to welcome critically acclaimed author Charmaine Wilkerson to discuss her captivating new novel Good Dirt and her bestselling debut, Black Cake.Both Good Dirt & Black Cake display Wilkerson’s rich, layered storytelling & unique ability to craft vivid characters and intricate plots, blending both historical & contemporary issues .
Author Interview with ASALH (Slavery after Slavery)
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mary Frances Berry, celebrated historian and author of Slavery After Slavery. Hosted by Heather-Marie Montilla, this PBS Books Author Talk traces the stories behind individual cases from southern supreme courts to demonstrate how formerly enslaved families and their descendants were systemically injured.
AGA Sizzle - Exploring AI with the Attorneys General
Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens.
Magic of Masterpiece | All Creatures Great and Small | Filmmaker Talk with Melissa Gallant
Heather Marie Montilla , the National Director for PBS Books interviews Melissa Gallant, Executive Producer of All Creatures Great and Small. This this the extend interview featured on the Readers Club.
The Wright Conversations featuring LaTosha Brown
LaTosha Brown, co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, will deliver a powerful keynote address on MLK Day January 20, 2025. Her speech will explore the critical need for African Americans and all disenfranchised members of our community to exercise the right to vote as a means of achieving social justice. Her remarks will also highlight the healing power of love amidst personal grief and loss.
PBS Books Readers Club | Episode 201 | Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt
PBS Books Readers Club launches season two with award-winning author Shelby Van Pelt to examine her extraordinary story, Remarkably Bright Creatures
Join PBS Books Readers Club on Wednesday, January 29 for a captivating conversation with Shelby Van Pelt as she discusses her heartwarming debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures.
Exploring Bipartisanship with the Attorney General Alliance
Exploring Bipartisanship with the Attorney General Alliance, hosted by business journalist Michal Lev Ram, delves into the collaborative work of Attorneys General from across the United States, united in their commitment to shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. In this episode, Michal sits down with Attorney General Alliance's Executive Director Karen White.
Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General Marty Jackley
Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Attorney General Marty Jackley (R)(South Dakota) is one of several attorneys general who are drafting legislation to regulate AI, but he wants to make sure its legitimate.
Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney Genera Michelle Henry
Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Michelle Henry (D)(Pennsylvania) was Attorney General at the time of this interview, but she has now become the Inspector General of Pennsylvania.
Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General Anthony Brown
Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Anthony Brown (D)( Maryland) says AI brings tremendous benefits but also risks to people's privacy online as well as dangers from the manipulation of personal information a
Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General Treg R Taylor
Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Treg Taylor (R)(Alaska) is concerned that it could be used to affect the outcome of elections, and wants to make sure that elections remain safe, secure, and trustworthy.
Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence with Attorney General Kwame Raoul
Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Kwame Raoul (D)(Illinois) says the U.S. is a diverse country with diverse needs, but that there needs to be standardization from state to state on regulations regarding AI.
Exploring Bipartisanship with the Attorney General Alliance | Seeking Common Ground: Artificial Intelligence
Exploring Bipartisanship with the Attorney General Alliance, hosted by business journalist Michal Lev Ram, delves into the collaborative work of Attorneys General from across the United States, united in their commitment to shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. This program explores how bipartisan cooperation is essential in addressing the complex challenges posed by AI.
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