First Edition returns after a summer hiatus. Amanda Bullock of Portland's Literary Arts talks about how to make a literary festival, Literary Arts growth over the past several years, and advice for book festival attendees. Then, The Atlantic Books editor Boris Kachka joins to talk about The Atlantic's new The Writer's Way series and creating modern book coverage.

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Discussed in this episode:

The 2025 Portland Book Festival

Literary Arts

The Writer's Way Series at The Atlantic

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