Marilynne Robinson, Louise Erdrich, & Jane Smiley Interview

Season 2015

About the Episode

PBS NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown interviews Marilynne Robinson, Louise Erdrich, and Jane Smiley about their latest books at the 2015 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

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58:33
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Extended Readers Club | Julia Alvarez

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1:51:35
Readers Club | Julia Alvarez

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Extended Readers Club | Tana French

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1:14:17
Extended Readers Club | Olivia Ford

Watch our full conversation with Olivia Ford the author of Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame.

1:02:23
Extended Readers Club | Percival Everett

Eminent author Percival Everett shares his vision behind his remarkable novel "James".

53:47
Readers Club | Percival Everett

Eminent author Percival Everett shares his vision behind his remarkable novel "James".

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Extended Readers Club | Olivia Ford

Watch our full conversation with Olivia Ford the author of Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame.

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