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PW Insider

Publishers Weekly editors chime in on the biggest stories and books of the week.

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PW Insider 25: Kate Tuttle on the NBCC Awards

PW Insider 25: Kate Tuttle on the NBCC Awards

The outgoing president of the National Book Critics Circle gives a recap of this year's awards ceremony, which celebrate... Read more

15 Mar 2019

16mins

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PW Insider 15: Three Big Issues in Publishing

PW Insider 15: Three Big Issues in Publishing

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

4 Jan 2019

17mins

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PW Radio 86: Diane Ackerman

PW Radio 86: Diane Ackerman

Author Diane Ackerman discusses her powerful new book, 'The Human Age.' PW children's reviews editor John Sellers highli... Read more

12 Sep 2014

56mins

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PW Insider 7: The Best Books of 2018

PW Insider 7: The Best Books of 2018

A round table of 'PW' reviews editors discuss the best books of 2018. Read the full list of the best books of the year a... Read more

26 Oct 2018

22mins

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PW Insider 16: The Grim Reality of Author Income

PW Insider 16: The Grim Reality of Author Income

The Authors Guild's recently-published author income survey paints a grim picture about the state of author earnings. PW... Read more

11 Jan 2019

16mins

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PW Insider 18: Debut Writers to Watch in 2019

PW Insider 18: Debut Writers to Watch in 2019

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

25 Jan 2019

11mins

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PW Insider 19: The Books Being Acquired

PW Insider 19: The Books Being Acquired

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

1 Feb 2019

13mins

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PW Insider 10: 2018 National Book Awards in Context

PW Insider 10: 2018 National Book Awards in Context

This year's National Book Awards were unique for a number of reasons. PW editors John Maher and Gabe Habash take us insi... Read more

16 Nov 2018

17mins

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PW Insider 5: A Conversation with Tana French

PW Insider 5: A Conversation with Tana French

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

12 Oct 2018

21mins

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PW Insider 4: Completing the Circle

PW Insider 4: Completing the Circle

Ta-Nehisi Coates is following Walter Mosley's lead from 20 years ago, supporting a black-owned independent press with t... Read more

5 Oct 2018

20mins

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PW Insider 24: Andrew Albanese on the London Book Fair

PW Insider 24: Andrew Albanese on the London Book Fair

Before heading off to London, Andrew Albanese unpacks blockchain, the rise of audiobooks, a push for open access in the ... Read more

8 Mar 2019

12mins

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PW Insider 14: The Year in Publishing Consolidation

PW Insider 14: The Year in Publishing Consolidation

2018 is closing a year of even more consolidation in the publishing industry. PW editorial director Jim Milliot joins to... Read more

21 Dec 2018

15mins

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PW Insider 23: Spring Cookbook Trends

PW Insider 23: Spring Cookbook Trends

From piatti to tiki drinks, PW features editor Carolyn Juris highlights upcoming cookbooks that offer inspiration for ho... Read more

1 Mar 2019

14mins

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PW Insider 17: The History and Future of the Millions

PW Insider 17: The History and Future of the Millions

Since 2003, the Millions has been publishing literary think-pieces from authors who would go on to become big names. Mil... Read more

18 Jan 2019

8mins

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PW Insider 22: The Big Religion Books of Spring

PW Insider 22: The Big Religion Books of Spring

From social issues like gun control and racism, to celebrity books, finding peace, and atheism: a look at the big trends... Read more

22 Feb 2019

14mins

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PW Insider 9: Publishing the Trump Presidency

PW Insider 9: Publishing the Trump Presidency

President Donald Trump is a cottage industry in publishing. PW senior correspondent Claire Kirch joins to talk about boo... Read more

9 Nov 2018

13mins

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PW Insider 12: The Big Books Selling This Holiday Season

PW Insider 12: The Big Books Selling This Holiday Season

What's selling this holiday season and why? From 'Becoming' to 'Fantastic Beasts,' PW's bookselling editor put this holi... Read more

7 Dec 2018

14mins

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PW Insider 21: Dave Cullen on Writing %27Parkland%27

PW Insider 21: Dave Cullen on Writing %27Parkland%27

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

15 Feb 2019

18mins

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PW Insider 13: The Top Library Stories of 2018

PW Insider 13: The Top Library Stories of 2018

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

14 Dec 2018

16mins

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PW Insider 6: Phishing for Manuscripts

PW Insider 6: Phishing for Manuscripts

On this week’s PW Insider, we discuss a phishing scam that is affecting publishers, agents, scouts. We talk with PW’s Ed... Read more

19 Oct 2018

18mins

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