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Life Behind Bars: PW Talks with Rachel Kushner

By J.W. McCormack | 03/02/2018 @ 07:00PM

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.
A Celebrity Chef’s Immigrant Story: PW Talks with Lidia Matticchio Bastianich

By Julie Naughton | 03/02/2018 @ 07:00PM

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.).
The Private Lives of Artists: PW Talks with Desmond Morris

By Christina Rinaldi | 03/02/2018 @ 07:00PM

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.
Q & A with An Na

By Lynda Brill Comerford | 03/01/2018 @ 03:00PM

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.
Q & A with Jillian Tamaki

By Matia Burnett | 02/27/2018 @ 03:00PM

PW spoke with graphic novelist Jillian Tamaki about her picture book debut, 'They Say Blue.'
An Optimistic Dystopia: PW Talks with Sam J. Miller

By Nino Cipri | 02/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

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.
The Opposite of Jack Reacher: PW Talks with Lee Goldberg

By Dave Simms | 02/23/2018 @ 07:00PM

Goldberg’s thriller 'True Fiction' (Thomas & Mercer, Apr.) portrays a bestselling thriller writer, Ian Ludlow, as a reluctant action hero.
Q & A with Veera Hiranandani

By Emma Kantor | 02/22/2018 @ 03:00PM

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.
Male Bonding in the Rust Belt: 'PW' Talks with Robin Yocum

By Donis Casey | 02/15/2018 @ 07:00PM

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.
Back to Work After an 'Otherworldly' Day: Nina LaCour on Winning the Printz Medal

By Emma Kantor | 02/13/2018 @ 04:00PM

The author of 'We Are Okay' shares her elation at receiving the 2018 Printz Medal, and excitement about her new YA project.
A Sleepless Night, A Joyous Morning: Matthew Cordell on Winning the Caldecott

By Sue Corbett | 02/13/2018 @ 04:00PM

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.
Housecleaning and 'Lots of Champagne': Erin Entrada Kelly Toasts Her Newbery Win

By Shannon Maughan | 02/13/2018 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with the author of 'Hello, Universe' about receiving the momentous news of her award.
Q & A with Jane Yolen

By Donna Freitas | 02/13/2018 @ 03:00PM

PW spoke with Yolen about writing her 365th book, 'Mapping the Bones,' a retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” set during the Holocaust.
Shared History: PW Talks with Cherise Wolas

| 02/09/2018 @ 07:00PM

'The Family Tabor,' Wolas's follow-up to her acclaimed 'The Resurrection of Joan Ashby,' is a piercing and multilayered portrayal of an accomplished yet deeply troubled family. (Sponsored)
Hear No Evil: PW Talks with Emma Viskic

By Lenny Picker | 02/09/2018 @ 07:00PM

Australian author Viskic’s Resurrection Bay (Pushkin Vertigo, Apr.) marks the debut of deaf detective Caleb Zelic.
A Match Made in Pittsburgh

By Sue Corbett | 02/08/2018 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with Newbery Medalist Kadohata and editor Dlouhy, who first met during the MFA program at the University of Pittsburgh, about their longtime friendship and publishing partnership.
Q & A with Susan Cooper

By Sally Lodge | 02/06/2018 @ 03:00PM

PW spoke with Cooper about resurrecting the Boggart, and her close relationship with her longtime American editor, the late Margaret McElderry.
Four Questions for...Author and Grammy Winner Lynell George

By Jason Boog | 02/05/2018 @ 10:00AM

PW spoke with the recent Grammy Award-winner about the art of writing liner notes, her forthcoming essay collection, and the underappreciated literary scene in L.A.
Q & A with Diane Dillon

By Antonia Saxon | 02/01/2018 @ 03:00PM

PW spoke with Diane Dillon about 'I Can Do Anything! Don’t Tell Me I Can’t,' the first book she’s written without her husband and longtime collaborator, the late Leo Dillon.
Q & A with John August

By Shannon Maughan | 01/30/2018 @ 03:00PM

PW spoke with 'Big Fish' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' screenwriter John August, whose debut middle grade novel will be released on February 6.

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