The Science of Parenting: PW Talks with Emily Oster

In ‘Cribsheet,’ her follow up to ‘Expecting Better,’ the economist confronts common parenting wisdom with hard data.

Amy Hempel Talks Dogs, Tattoos, and Her Latest Book

Hempel’s first collection in over a decade, 'Sing to It,' further cements her status as one of America’s finest story writers.

Rooted in Houston: PW Talks with Bryan Washington

Washington’s debut collection, 'Lot' (Riverhead, Feb.), maps the sprawl of Houston and the relationships within it, especially those between young black and brown boys.

Duty, Honor, and Friendship: Talks with Claire Gibson

In her debut novel, 'Beyond the Point' (Morrow, Apr.), Gibson delves into life at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and three young women who stand at the precipice of great change.

Complicated Magic: PW Talks with Morgan Parker

Parker is the author of three books of poetry, most recently 2017’s 'There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé.' Her forthcoming collection, 'Magical Negro,' is due from Tin House in February.

Pillow Plotting: PW Talks with Marc Cameron

Cameron, a contributor to Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan franchise, launches a thriller series set in Alaska with 'Open Carry' (Kensington, Mar.), featuring Deputy U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter.

A Yell and a Song: PW Talks with T Fleischmann

In 'Time Is the Thing a Body Moves Through' (Coffee House, June), Fleischmann, a former PW contributor, explores art, gender, and power.

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Scanning the Horizon: PW Talks with Barry Lopez

In 'Horizon' (Knopf, Mar.), Lopez recalls his travels to six continents and meditates on the environment.

Monstrous Actions: PW Talks with Maryse Meijer

The stories in Meijer’s outstanding and disturbing story collection 'Rag' (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Feb.) feature an unsettling romantic triangle and a story narrated by a rag used in both mundane and criminal ways.