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Dexter Palmer Disproves a Lie

Palmer’s third novel, 'Mary Toft; or, the Rabbit Queen,' tells the real-life story of a woman in 1726 who claimed to give birth to dead rabbits.

Through Generations: PW Talks with Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

Wilkerson Sexton’s second novel, 'The Revisioners' (Counterpoint, Nov.), chronicles the links between three women from three different generations, and what they will do to protect themselves and their children.

Culinary Building Blocks: PW Talks with Niki Segnit

In 'Lateral Cooking' (Bloomsbury, Oct.) British cookbook author Segnit lays out how one dish can lead
to another, and another.

The Actor Tackles Politics with Poetry: PW Talks with John Lithgow

Actor John Lithgow has published nine children’s books and a memoir, and will add “poet” to his literary resume with 'Dumpty: The Age of Trump in Verse.' In Los Angeles, Lithgow spoke with PW about his forthcoming book.

Lynda Barry Explores the Language of Art

The cartoonist and educator uses comics to help readers unleash creativity in 'Making Comics.'

A Handstand on the Space Shuttle: PW Talks with Kathryn D. Sullivan

In 'Handprints on Hubble: An Astronaut’s Story of Invention' (MIT, Nov.), Sullivan, the first female astronaut to do a spacewalk, traces the incredible arc of her career.

Love Across Class Lines: PW Talks with Julia London

In 'The Devil in the Saddle' (Berkley, Nov., reviewed on the page), love blossoms between a wealthy rancher’s daughter and the son of the ranch’s majordomo.

Dreams Are for Real: Spotlight on Aaron Dworkin

Lessons from 13 artists who made their mark on the world. (Sponsored)

A Message of Faith: Spotlight on Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris (Ret.)

A husband and wife share their story of love, courage, honor, and commitment to family and country. (Sponsored)