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Life's Labor: PW Talks with Jazmina Barrera
In 'Linea Nigra' (Two Lines, May), essayist Jazmina Barrera reflects on literary and artistic considerations of the maternal body and child rearing.
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On Eagles’ Wings: PW Talks with Jack E. Davis
In 'The Bald Eagle' (Liveright, Mar.), Davis examines the natural and cultural histories of America’s unofficial national bird.
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Hidden Histories: PW Talks with Maya Deane
Deane’s debut, 'Wrath Goddess Sing' (Morrow, June), a retelling of the 'Iliad,' reimagines Achilles as a trans woman and pits her against an unusually powerful Helen of Troy.
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Catching Murderers for Murderers: PW Talks with Simon Scarrow
A serial killer may be stalking 1939 Berlin in Scarrow’s 'Blackout' (Kensington, Mar.).
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Q & A with Daniel Pinkwater and Aaron Renier
We spoke with author Daniel Pinkwater and illustrator Aaron Renier about their latest collaboration, 'Kat Hats.'
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Q & A with Marieke Nijkamp
Dutch author Marieke Nijkamp spoke with PW about their new YA novel, 'At the End of Everything,' criminal justice reform, and Covid-19's influence on the story.
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Off the Beaten Path: Close-up on Andrew Muse
Through love and loss, an author and influencer documents his outdoor adventures. (Sponsored)
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The Blame Game: PW Talks with Cathy O’Neil
In 'The Shame Machine' (Crown, Mar.), data scientist O’Neil examines how corporations and institutions exploit shame.
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An Arrow into the Future: PW Talks with Lee Kravetz
In 'The Last Confessions of Sylvia P.' (Harper, Mar.), an authentic manuscript of 'The Bell Jar' turns up at a Boston auction house, leading to revelations about Sylvia Plath and a fiercely jealous rival.
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A Frigid, Impermanent Death: PW Talks with Erica Ferencik
The revival of a frozen child named Sigrid drives the plot of Ferencik’s science thriller 'Girl in Ice' (Scout, Mar.).
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Q & A with Dhonielle Clayton
We spoke with Dhonielle Clayton—author, COO of We Need Diverse Books, and president of Cake Creative—about her new book, 'Shattered Midnight,' the second novel in a multi-author YA fairy tale series.
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Q & A with Dana Schwartz
We spoke with journalist, podcast host, and author Dana Schwartz about her new YA historical novel, 'Anatomy: A Love Story.'
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Q & A with Sophie Burrows
We spoke with Sophie Burrows about her graphic novel debut, ‘Crushing,’ which follows two lonely 20-somethings across London.
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Put a Ring on It: PW talks with Heather Havrilesky
In 'Foreverland' (Ecco, Feb.), “Ask Polly” advice columnist Heather Havrilesky brings her insight into and humor about relationships to bear on her own union.
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House of Cards: PW Talks with Liz Scheier
In 'Never Simple' (Holt, Mar.), 'PW' contributor Scheier reflects on coming of age with a mother who struggled with mental illness and a proclivity for evading the truth.
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Family Bonds: PW Talks with Kellye Garrett
In 'Like a Sister' (Mulholland, Mar.), grad student Lena Scott investigates the death of her half sister, Desiree Pierce.
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Q & A with Bakari Sellers
Former South Carolina House Representative, CNN political analyst, and bestselling author Bakari Sellers discussed his picture book debut, 'Who Are Your People?,' the story of a young Black father sharing a sense of history and pride with his son.
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Writing Villians: Close-up on Tarryn Fisher
PW sits down with the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author to chat about everything from her sources of inspiration and her writing process to what keeps her up at night. (Sponsored)
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You Don’t Know Zora Neale Hurston
Noted scholars Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Genevieve West have collaborated to edit and publish a comprehensive collection of essays written by Harlem Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston
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Q & A with Meg Wolitzer
Having written middle grade, YA, and several critically acclaimed adult novels, Meg Wolitzer has turned her talents to a picture book in 'Millions of Maxes.'
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