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Gary Graff: 501 Essential Albums of the ‘80s

Reflecting on one of the most vibrant decades in music history, acclaimed music journalist and author Gary Graff joins host Fred Nahhat to discuss his latest work, 501 Essential Albums of the '80s.

Gary Graff: 501 Essential Albums of the ‘80s

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  • American Stories: A Reading Road Trip- Ep 106 Alaska: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    American Stories: A Reading Road Trip- Ep 106 Alaska

    S2025 E65 - 36m 43s

    Pack your parka and join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we make the trek to Alaska on American Stories: A Reading Road Trip! Inspired by the shimmering dance of the Northern Lights and the sweeping expanse of its landscape, Alaskans have been weaving stories long before the written word. There are many local libraries and bookstores throughout this expansive state.

  • Readers Club | Ep. 211: America's First Daughter | Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Readers Club | Ep. 211: America's First Daughter | Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie

    S2025 E64 - 1h 1m

    PBS Books Readers Club welcomes co-authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie to discuss their New York Times best-selling historical novel America’s First Daughter. Grounded in thousands of Jefferson’s letters, this novel blends meticulous research with powerful, emotional storytelling. The result is a vivid & intimate portrait of a woman whose resilience and influence helped shape both her family.

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    Author Talk | Virtual Town Hall | Can We Talk Across Divides?

    S2025 E63 - 53m 18s

    oin PBS Books for a Virtual Town Hall Author Talk with Nolan Finley & Stephen Henderson as they share the personal journey behind The Civility Book. Hosted by Heather-Marie Montilla, this live conversation explores the real-world challenges of staying connected across differences & the everyday ways their Four Pillars of Civility can help families, friends, and communities build stronger relations

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