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About Books

About Books

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 look at books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV.
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Top 10 About Books Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best About Books episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to About Books for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite About Books episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

About Books - Cass Sunstein on Campus Free Speech
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06/21/24 • 32 min

Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein discussed his book on freedom of speech and how it applies to students, professors, and administrators on college campuses. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.

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About Books - The Internet Archive & Digital Libraries
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09/29/23 • 30 min

Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle discusses digital libraries, legal disputes over electronic book lending, and copyright laws.

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About Books - Fall Book Preview with Colette Bancroft
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09/15/23 • 28 min

Tampa Bay Times book critic Colette Bancroft previews some of the most anticipated non-fiction books being released this fall. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news.

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About Books - Max Miller, "Tasting History"
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09/01/23 • 34 min

YouTuber Max Miller discussed his cookbook which explores history through recipes. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.

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About Books - Goodreads and "Review-Bombing"
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08/18/23 • 32 min

New York Times books reporter Elizabeth Harris discusses the review website Goodreads and how the platform can help and hurt sales, especially for lesser-known authors.

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Publishing analyst and consultant Thad McIlroy talked about the impact artificial intelligence might have on the publishing industry. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.

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About Books - Graphic Artist Jerry Craft on Book Bans
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07/07/23 • 33 min

Author and illustrator Jerry Craft discusses attempts to remove his graphic novels from school libraries.

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Book Industry Study Group executive director Brian O’Leary discusses how his organization is working to improve the production and distribution of print and digital books in the United States.

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About Books - The "Chatter on Books" Podcast
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05/26/23 • 29 min

Author and former Defense Department spokeswoman Torie Clarke discussed how she went from a career in politics to starting a podcast focusing on her love of books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.

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About Books - The 2024 Kukula Book Review Awards
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07/19/24 • 26 min

Yangyang Cheng and Helen Lewis discussed book reviewing and winning the 2024 Kukula Award, the only journalism prize dedicated to recognizing non-fiction book reviews and public affairs book criticism. About Books also reported on new releases and the current books featured on BookTV.

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FAQ

How many episodes does About Books have?

About Books currently has 76 episodes available.

What topics does About Books cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books, Arts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on About Books?

The episode title 'Children's Book Author Jonah Winter on Censorship' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on About Books?

The average episode length on About Books is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of About Books released?

Episodes of About Books are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of About Books?

The first episode of About Books was released on Oct 28, 2021.

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