Feb. 26
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We’re excited to feature the PBS Books Readers Club, a national book club that pairs your favorite PBS shows with amazing reads. Sign up today to enjoy a new video each month featuring in-depth conversations with renowned authors and PBS personalities.
Coming up this month!
What would you do to uncover the truth about your past?
PBS Books Readers Club February book selection is “Good Dirt” by Charmaine Wilkerson. We’re thrilled to welcome Wilkerson, the “New York Times” bestselling author of “Black Cake,” to discuss her latest multi-generational epic, “Good Dirt.”
“Good Dirt” follows Ebby Freeman, a daughter of an affluent Black family, as she uncovers the secrets behind a childhood tragedy, a cherished family heirloom and her ancestors’ enduring legacy. Through generations, Wilkerson weaves a powerful story of family, identity and the ways history shapes us.
Plus, we’ll revisit the secrets, resilience and search for identity that made “Black Cake” a bestseller.
Join us on February 26, 2025, at 6 p.m. (8 p.m. ET) for a lively interview with Charmaine Wilkerson. She’ll share insights into her writing process, the compelling characters in this family saga and the fascinating history behind ‘Old Mo,’ a handcrafted stoneware jar passed down through generations—the key to the novel’s title.
Wilkerson discloses, “The jar was crafted by an enslaved person in the American south at a time when there were potteries making highly prized stoneware. Why? Because the dirt was good. Good dirt.”
Curious? RSVP now on the PBS Books Facebook Event page to sign up for this free event, or subscribe to the PBS Books YouTube channel so you won’t miss the conversation.
Don’t miss this deep dive into Wilkerson’s newest novel and revisit her acclaimed debut, “Black Cake.”
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Grab your mug, available for PBS Books Readers Club members
Cozy up to the next episode of the PBS Books Readers Club with this exclusive 14-oz mug. Crafted to showcase your book club spirit, the front features the Readers Club logo with the quote “My Weekend is BOOKED!” displayed on the back. The large, comfortable handle will soon make this drinkware your favorite go-to mug. Make your gift in support of Arizona PBS, select PBS Books My Weekend is BOOKED! Mug and you’ll also receive customized decal stickers to show off your love of books.
More about PBS Books Readers Club
Every month, the PBS Books Readers Club curates a selection of outstanding books and provides exclusive interviews with renowned authors. It’s the perfect community for book enthusiasts to connect and discover their next captivating read. Catch new episodes on the last Wednesday of each month via the PBS Books Facebook page, the PBS Books YouTube Channel, and the PBS app on your smart TV or device. Each episode pairs perfectly with your favorite PBS shows and features books that promise to be unforgettable. Members can access extended interviews with authors on Arizona PBS Passport and enjoy an on-demand library of quality public television programming. Additionally, subscribers receive a bi-monthly e-newsletter packed with exclusive interviews, engaging book-related articles, and more book recommendations. Tune in to our new digital video series, the Readers Club, for in-depth conversations with some of today’s most prolific and thought-provoking authors and PBS personalities.
Become a PBS Books Readers Club member; it’s free and easy to join!
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Read along with the PBS Books Readers Club
Receive a special code to download one of our featured e-books from the PBS Books shelf on Glose.com and receive a set of PBS Books tech decal stickers. Just select Tech Sticker + E-Book Redemption when you make a gift in support of Arizona PBS. Visit our site to select this e-book redemption.
Don’t miss the PBS Books Readers Club Facebook group
The PBS Books Readers Club Facebook group is your go-to destination for everything literary. With a growing community of thousands, you’ll find an endless stream of discussions, recommendations, and bookish insights. We’re excited to offer this vibrant interactive platform where book lovers can engage in reading together, discuss their favorite reads, discover new recommendations, and chat with like-minded readers. Plus, you’ll have the chance to pose questions to featured authors and participate in lively book club conversations. Join us and be part of a thriving community of book enthusiasts.
