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Four Questions for Varian Johnson
PW spoke with Johnson about the power of perception, and the personal roots of his forthcoming novel, 'The Parker Inheritance.'
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The Process of No Process: PW Talks with Dag Solstad
Solstad’s two newly translated novels are 'Armand V' (New Directions, May), composed of footnotes to a nonexistent novel, and 'T Singer' (New Directions, May), which follows its protagonist through a lifetime of nonengagement a la Bartleby.
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Forces Beyond Our Understanding: PW Talks with Billy O’Callaghan
In 'The Dead House' (Arcade, May), a supernatural thriller, O’Callaghan crafts a contemporary ghost story set in rural Ireland.
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Down the Generations: PW Talks with Carl Zimmer
Science writer Carl Zimmer explores the complexities of heredity in 'She Has Her Mother’s Laugh' (Dutton, June).
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Q & A with Siobhan Vivian
PW spoke with Vivian about the tasty research she did for her new book, 'Stay Sweet.'
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Undercover in the SS: PW Talks with Steven Hartov
Hartov’s latest novel, The Soul of a Thief (Hanover Square, Apr.), is based on his family history and follows a Nazi soldier who conceals his Jewish heritage.
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An Aristocratic Female Sleuth: PW Talks with Stephen Weeks
In filmmaker and castle-restorer Weeks’s 'Sins of the Father' (Poisoned Pen, Apr.), his second Countess of Prague mystery set in the early 20th century, Countess Beatrix “Trixie” von Falkenburg does some sleuthing on behalf of the Austro-Hungarian emperor, Franz-Josef I.
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Debut Author Elizabeth Acevedo on 'The Poet X'
PW spoke with slam poet and educator Elizabeth Acevedo about her YA debut, a novel in verse.
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Life Behind Bars: PW Talks with Rachel Kushner
Kushner’s new novel, 'The Mars Room' (Scribner, May) follows former sex worker, single mother, and convicted killer Romy Hall as she begins serving two consecutive life sentences in a California women’s prison.
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A Celebrity Chef’s Immigrant Story: PW Talks with Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
Author, celebrity chef, restaurateur, and TV host Bastianich reflects on her life and the rise of her business empire in her memoir, My American Dream (Knopf, Apr.).
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The Private Lives of Artists: PW Talks with Desmond Morris
In 'The Lives of the Surrealists' (Thames & Hudson, May), painter and zoologist Morris chronicles the lives of 32 surrealist artists, many of whom he knew personally.
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Q & A with An Na
An Na spoke with PW about her new novel, 'The Place Between Breaths,' which captures the disjointed inner workings of a schizophrenic teen’s mind.
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Q & A with Jillian Tamaki
PW spoke with graphic novelist Jillian Tamaki about her picture book debut, 'They Say Blue.'
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An Optimistic Dystopia: PW Talks with Sam J. Miller
In Miller’s first novel for adults, 'Blackfish City' (Ecco, Apr.), the floating city of Qaanaaq is home to animal-nanobonded humans, political schemers, and people who visit one another’s memories.
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The Opposite of Jack Reacher: PW Talks with Lee Goldberg
Goldberg’s thriller 'True Fiction' (Thomas & Mercer, Apr.) portrays a bestselling thriller writer, Ian Ludlow, as a reluctant action hero.
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Q & A with Veera Hiranandani
PW spoke with Hiranandani about delving into her family history in her forthcoming middle grade novel, 'The Night Diary,' and forging cross-cultural connections through food.
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Male Bonding in the Rust Belt: 'PW' Talks with Robin Yocum
In Yocum’s A Perfect Shot (Seventh Street, Apr.), former high school basketball legend Duke Ducheski disappears after running afoul of the mob in his small Ohio Valley hometown.
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Back to Work After an 'Otherworldly' Day: Nina LaCour on Winning the Printz Medal
The author of 'We Are Okay' shares her elation at receiving the 2018 Printz Medal, and excitement about her new YA project.
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A Sleepless Night, A Joyous Morning: Matthew Cordell on Winning the Caldecott
The author-illustrator of 'Wolf in the Snow' discusses his anxiety leading up to Monday's awards announcement, and his joy at receiving the Caldecott Medal.
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