Topic: Books

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member sits down with the first member of the Banned Book Club, George M. Johnson, to discuss the successful effort to fight back against book bans nationwide

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks with Max Brooks about the underlying theme of his contemporary classic novel

The glorious revival of James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room by Quintessence Theatre reminds us that art, at its best, is not simply what we watch — it’s what we confront ourselves with

The organizer of Philly Queer Book Club argues we’d all be better off if we spent some of June with a good LGBTQ+ book

The bestselling author, professor and commentator offered a pathway to success in life and career at a Citizen event this week

In his new book, Chicago economist Jens Ludwig makes the case for social interventions to prevent gun violence. He will talk with Civic Coalition to Save Lives’ David Brown at the Free Library this week

Penn Chaplain Charles Howard’s new book, Uncovering Your Path: Spiritual Reflections for Finding Your Purpose, is a guide to finding meaning in your life

Because, as this budget season reminds us, Democrats had better stop celebrating what they spend — and instead focus on what they actually build and deliver for real people

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member invites Jon Yaged, CEO of Macmillan Publishers, to discuss the vital role of IMLS

The lawyer-turned-commentator’s new book lays out 10 laws that really piss him off — and that deter the American democracy project. See him April 30 at the Free Library Author Event series, of which The Citizen is a media partner