About Books

By C-SPAN

A bi-weekly podcast about non-fiction authors and the book publishing industry. Hear insider interviews, the latest news and information about bestsellers and trends, current book reviews as well as a... more

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

About Books episodes:

March 02, 2023 Former Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY) on Owning a Bookstore
Former Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY) checked in with Book TV to talk about what he's learned after a year of running independent bookstore, Theodore's Books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.

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31min
February 17, 2023 Everybody Knows a Salesman Can't Write A Book
Software salesman Bill Whiteside discussed his book about writing a book. The first-time author wrote his debut book while working on a research project about a deadly World War II incident, which he hopes will be the topic of his second book. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.

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34min
February 03, 2023 PragerU Podcaster Michael Knowles
Author and Daily Wire host Michael Knowles discussed his PragerU program and podcast 'The Book Club' on the books that have shaped Western Civilization. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.

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37min
January 19, 2023 Book Award Winner Tiya Miles on "All that She Carried"
Publishing industry news, insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books. In this episode we talked with Tiya Miles, author of "All That She Carried," which has won numerous awards including the Cundill History Prize.

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29min
January 06, 2023 NBA All-star Caron Butler "Shot Clock"
NBA All-star Caron Butler discussed his latest book, "Shot Clock," a coming-of-age story aimed at young readers. About Books also reported on the most anticipated non-fiction books of 2023 and high profile book festivals taking place in the new year.

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29min
December 23, 2022 Reginald Dwayne Betts on Prison Libraries
Publishing industry news, insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's Book TV. In this episode we talked to Reginald Dwayne Betts, founder of Freedom Reads, an organization that provides books to incarcerated people.

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30min
December 09, 2022 The January 6, 2021 Tapes
Pushkin Industries Vice President Brendan Newnam discussed "The January 6th Tapes, " the 20-hour unabridged audiobook of the House Jan. 6 Select Committee hearings about the 2021 riot at the Capitol. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and the winners of various 2022 book prizes.

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28min
November 25, 2022 25th Anniversary of Mitch Albom's "Tuesday's with Morrie"
"Publishing industry news, insider interviews, and a look at current non-fiction books featured on C-SPAN's Book TV. In this episode, we talked to author Mitch Albom about his career and the 25th anniversary of his bestselling memoir, "Tuesdays With Morrie."

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35min
November 11, 2022 The Art of the Blurb
Louise Willder discusses how books are promoted through the back of the cover 'blurbs.' About Books also reports on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.

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34min
October 28, 2022 Washington Post Books Editor John Williams
Washington Post Books Editor John Williams discusses the relaunch of the newspaper's Book World section and his vision for book coverage. He also speaks about the state of the publishing industry.

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34min

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