Alan Gratz Is Going for the Gold
Riding the wave of interest in middle grade historical fiction, Alan Gratz returns to Nazi Germany with a fast-paced Olympic thriller. more...
Breaking Bread: PW Talks with Andy Shallal
In ‘A Seat at the Table’ (OR Books, Oct.), the restaurateur and activist details the founding of his Washington, D.C., eatery and bookstore Busboys and Poets, and offers insights on politics, food, immigration, and art. more...
Joe Sacco Asks Why History Repeats Itself
In his latest graphic narrative, cartoonist Joe Sacco investigates the stories people tell themselves about political and sectarian violence. more...
Radical Time Warp: PW Talks to Ben Passmore
In ‘Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance’ (Pantheon, Oct.), the Ignatz Award winner sends his cartoon avatar time traveling through Black history. more...and more.
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InterviewsBeyond the Book: 'Every Day Counts'
What happens when our lives suddenly veer off track? In 'Every Day Counts' (B&H Publishing, Apr., former NFL defensive lineman David Pollack explains how, after a career-ending injury, he relied on his faith to stop chasing the next win and, instead, find meaning and joy in the here and now. (Sponsored)
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Interviews
PW Studio: Beyond the Book: 'To Live Well'
How do we hold our focus in a world that seems to be in such chaos? How do we live spiritually, and meaningfully, while those around us are embracing secularism? Associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University Alan Noble addresses these questions in his latest book, 'To Live Well' (InterVarsity Press, Apr.). PW spoke with Noble about the value of ancient virtues, the definition of telos, and the importance of love. (Sponsored)
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Interviews
PW Studio: Beyond the Book: 'Praying Their Way'
After ten years in print, the series Little People, BIG DREAMS (Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group) has sold millions of copies and inspired young readers everywhere with the life stories of historical figures. We spoke to author Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara about why she feels the books have been such a hit and what’s ahead for the series in the next decade. (Sponsored)
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Interviews
Appetite for Instruction: PW Talks with Alicia Kennedy
In the culinary memoir On Eating, the author of No Meat Required weaves together the personal, the historical, and the political.
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Interviews
Radical Repair: PW Talks with Sarah Wang
The author’s debut novel, ‘New Skin’ (Little, Brown, May), explores plastic surgery addiction and a complicated mother-daughter relationship.
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Interviews
The Artist Who Put American Painting on the Map: PW Talks with Victoria Johnson
In ‘Glorious Country’ (Scribner, May), the historian explores the life, work, and legacy of 19th-century American landscape painter Frederic Church.
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Profiles
Ali Smith’s Fighting Words
The author’s new novel is set in a harsh near-future England where storytelling is required for survival.
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Interviews
Strangest Things: PW Talks with Scott Meslow
In ‘A Place Both Wonderful and Strange’ (Running Press, Feb.), the entertainment and culture writer peeks behind the red curtains to explore the making of ‘Twin Peaks,’ and its impact on the television landscape.
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BookLife
Indie Spotlight: February 2026
In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature romance.
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Profiles
Tom Perrotta’s Hometown Haunting
The bestselling author’s latest novel explores childhood trauma, family, and nostalgia—with a touch of the supernatural.
