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Hosts Nicole Cooke & David Lankes talk with Tamara King, director of community relations at the Richland (SC) Public Library about the changing nature of community engagement in a time of pandemic, Black Lives Matter, & economic recession. Learn how the Richland Public Library’s “Let’s Talk” program has brought county residents together to have hard, serious conversations about race. And why it's important for libraries to support community efforts that are based in library values.

In this short explainer, co-host R. David Lankes talks about the genesis of The Skillset Podcast, what the podcast seeks to add to the conversation around the future of libraries, and why the current crises transforming libraries is also an opportunity.

PW’s new poetry editor Maya Popa recently spoke with several poets about the impact of social media on their work, audience, and sense of community. Here, she shares insights from Eduardo C. Corral, Rupi Kaur, Rachel McKibbens, Paisley Rekdal, and Danez Smith about the opportunities and challenges that poets face online.

James Donovan, author of 'Shoot for the Moon: The Space Race and the Extraordinary Voyage of Apollo 11,' describes the dramatic experience of the first moon landing and discusses the rising interest in space travel.

As we prepare to close our 'Norse Code' feature on Scandinavian mysteries, PW’s senior editor and resident mystery expert Peter Cannon talks about the upcoming books he’s been reading, including a metafictional mystery by English novelist and screenwriter Anthony Horowitz.

The outgoing president of the National Book Critics Circle gives a recap of this year's awards ceremony, which celebrated writers, readers, and critics with an emphasis this year on community. Bonus track: An excerpt of Zadie Smith's acceptance speech for her book 'Feel Free,' which won the prize for Criticisim.

Before heading off to London, Andrew Albanese unpacks blockchain, the rise of audiobooks, a push for open access in the academic market, and other issues at play in publishing's mid-digital age.

From piatti to tiki drinks, PW features editor Carolyn Juris highlights upcoming cookbooks that offer inspiration for home entertaining.

From social issues like gun control and racism, to celebrity books, finding peace, and atheism: a look at the big trends and books in religious publishing for the coming spring.

Dave Cullen, author of 'Parkland' and 'Columbine' joins to talk about writing 'Parkland,' and the books that inspired his writing.

In time for Valentine's Day, PW senior reviews editor Rose Fox joins to talk current trends in romance, from romantic comedies and stories about death to queer romances and trans characters.

2019 has already seen huge book deals. From the big names to the newcomers, PW's Rachel Deahl breaks down the deals you need to know.

PW editor Gabe Habash joins to go deep inside some of the books featured in PW's semi-annual 'Writers to Watch' feature, which highlights debut authors.

Since 2003, the Millions has been publishing literary think-pieces from authors who would go on to become big names. Millions editor Adam Boretz joins to talk about the future of the site now that it's under PW's umbrella.

The Authors Guild's recently-published author income survey paints a grim picture about the state of author earnings. PW editorial director Jim Milliot joins to give context to why authors are earning so little and what it means for the industry.

PW editor John Maher hosted a round table of rising stars in publishing and learned about what they see as the three big issues facing the industry.

2018 is closing a year of even more consolidation in the publishing industry. PW editorial director Jim Milliot joins to recap the year in mergers and acquisitions, and makes some predictions for 2019.

Donald Trump, #MeToo, Michelle Obama and more: we recap the top stories for libraries in 2018.

What's selling this holiday season and why? From 'Becoming' to 'Fantastic Beasts,' PW's bookselling editor put this holiday season and its books in context.

When Sohaila Abdulali started writing 'What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape,' she thought she was writing an "outlying book on an outlying topic." Then the #MeToo movement happened. We talked to Abdulali about how the book came to be, what she learned, and how the conversation about rape changed while she was writing it.'What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape' was one of 'Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2018. It is in stores now.

This year's National Book Awards were unique for a number of reasons. PW editors John Maher and Gabe Habash take us inside this year's ceremony, awards, and the books themselves.

President Donald Trump is a cottage industry in publishing. PW senior correspondent Claire Kirch joins to talk about books and book sales related to the current political climate.

High profile firings, lawsuits, and bombshell disclosures. 'PW' editorial director Jim Milliot joins to catch us up on the ongoing saga that is Barnes & Noble. And don't forget to vote on November 6th!

A round table of 'PW' reviews editors discuss the best books of 2018. Read the full list of the best books of the year as chosen by 'PW' editors at publishersweekly.com/bestbooks

On this week’s PW Insider, we discuss a phishing scam that is affecting publishers, agents, scouts. We talk with PW’s Ed Nawotka, and Ziv Lewis, foreign rights and acquisitions manager at Kinneret Zmora Publishing in Israel.

On this week’s PW Insider, we talk with bestselling author Tana French about her new novel The Witch Elm.

Ta-Nehisi Coates is following Walter Mosley's lead from 20 years ago, supporting a black-owned independent press with the French release of "We Were Eight Years In Power." We talk to Paul Coates---Mosley's publisher and Ta-Nehisi's father---about 40 years of indie publishing and what he calls, "completing the circle."

Publishers Arthur A. Levine and marketing VP Rachel Coun join PW Insider to talk about discovering and acquiring Harry Potter, and introducing the series to American audiences.

From new books publishing to campaigns encouraging you to vote and against child separation, we're joined by PW's associate children's editor to discuss ways in which children's publishing is engaging in activism. Then, we talk to the founders of the Raising Our Voices Today initiative about their new campaign which uses children's book illustrations to say, "Dear Neighbor, Please Vote."

We talk about some of our most anticipated books of the fall season, and then we're joined by DeRay Mckesson, author of one such title, "On the Other Side of Freedom," out now.

Tamara Winfrey-Harris, author of 'The Sisters Are Alright,' discusses the obstacles Black women face in America.

Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon gives a boost to self-care with 'Crafting Calm: Projects and Practices for Creativity and Contemplation.'

Amanda Stern explains how she faced off against anxiety in 'Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life.'

Scott Stossel explores the past, present, and future of anxiety in 'My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind.'

Mathematician and professor Eugenia Cheng explains 'How to Bake π: An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics.'

Italian MP and activist Mario Marazziti explains the reasoning behind his book '13 Ways of Looking at the Death Penalty.'

Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X, describes how she turned her father’s childhood years into 'X: A Novel.'

Ballerina Michaela DePrince talks about writing her memoir, 'Taking Flight,' with her mother.

To celebrate comics during the week of San Diego Comic Con, we mined PW Radio archives for an interview with powerhouse comics creator Gilbert Hernandez.

Historian Paul French discusses his new book, ‘City of Devils: The Two Men Who Ruled the Underworld of Old Shanghai.’ PW editorial director Jim Milliot highlights bestsellers from the first half of 2018. And there are some big changes in store for PW Radio.

Author C.L. Polk discusses her debut novel, 'Witchmark.' PW senior writer Andrew Albanese recaps ALA.

Author Amanda Stern discusses her new book, 'Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life.' PW deputy reviews editor Gabe Habash previews PW’s fall announcements.

Author Violet Ramis Stiel discusses her new memoir, 'Ghostbuster's Daughter: Life with My Dad, Harold Ramis.' PW senior writer Andrew Albanese previews ALA.

Author Rebecca Roanhorse discusses her debut novel, ‘Trail of Lightning.’ PW editorial director Jim Milliott recaps BookExpo, BookCon, and the New York Rights Fair.

In a special archive show, Sarah Beth Durst tells 'The Stone Girl's Story' and Nate Staniforth discusses 'Here Is Real Magic: A Magician’s Search for Wonder in the Modern World.'

Chef Todd Richards discusses his new cookbook, 'Soul: A Chef's Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes.' PW director of special editorial projects Craig Teicher previews BookCon.

Author Mark Oshiro discusses his new novel, 'Anger Is a Gift.' PW news director Rachel Deahl previews the New York Rights Fair.

Author Tessa Fontaine discusses her new book, 'The Electric Woman: A Memoir in Death-Defying Acts.' PW editorial director Jim Milliot provides a Book Expo preview.

Author Craig Childs discusses his new book, 'Atlas of a Lost World: Travels in Ice Age America.' PW senior writer Andrew Albanese explores the recent Authors Guild legal settlement.

In a special archive show, Richard Rothstein explores 'The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America’ and Yvette Johnson discusses 'The Song and the Silence: A Story about Family, Race, and What Was Revealed in a Small Town in the Mississippi Delta While Searching for Booker Wright.'