Readers Club | Percival Everett
About the Episode
In "James", Everett places Jim, the enslaved character in "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, front and center in this powerful narrative, giving voice to his untold story. Brimming with humor while delivering biting observations on themes of race and freedom, James is a provocative and unforgettable page turner that will forever alter our perception of American literature.
Aired:
07/30/24
| Expires: | Runtime: 45m 36s
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Extras
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Extended Readers Club | Julia Alvarez
Dive deeper into the Readers Club discussion with Julia Alvarez.1:51:35 -
Readers Club | Julia Alvarez
Julia Alvarez joins the PBS Books Readers Club to discuss her novel "The Cemetery of Untold Stories"51:48 -
Extended Readers Club | Tana French
Dive deeper into the mind of Tana French with an extended interview on the PBS Books Readers Club.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 -
Extended Readers Club | Olivia Ford
Watch our full conversation with Olivia Ford the author of Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame.1:02:23 -
Readers Club | Olivia Ford
PBS Books sits down with Olivia Ford author of Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame.46:50 -
Extended Readers Club | Rachel Khong
Watch our extended conversation with Rachel Khong author of "Real Americans".53:32 -
Readers Club | Rachel Khong
Rachel Khong joins the PBS Books Readers Club to discuss her new novel "Real Americans".43:38 -
Extended Readers Club | Scott Alexander Howard
Watch the extended interview of "The Other Valley" author Scott Alexander Howard.48:47
