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New Hampshire Public Radio is proud to announce the launch of NHPR Books, a new addition to our weekend programming lineup that celebrates the power of storytelling and thoughtful conversation.
Airing each Saturday at 3 p.m., NHPR Books is a dedicated space to showcase locally produced literary interviews—bringing listeners compelling conversations with acclaimed and emerging writers alike. The program draws from NHPR’s signature series:
- Writers on a New England Stage: Half lecture, half intimate conversation, Writers on a New England Stage brings world-class authors to New Hampshire to read from their latest works and talk about themselves, their creative process, and their stories.
- Authors on Main: Authors On Main is a partnership of Gibson's Bookstore, NHPR and the Capitol Center for the Arts, bringing world-class authors to Concord, NH.
- Check This Out: From New Hampshire Public Radio and PEN/Faulkner, Check This Out is a fresh literary series where host Rachel Barenbaum dives deeply into the works of emerging and diverse authors.
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Join NHPR at BNH Stage on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. for 'Authors on Main' featuring best selling author Emma Straub. -
Journalist Mo Rocca joined NHPR's Julia Barnett in June 2024 to discuss his latest book, "Roctogenarians." -
Airing each Saturday at 3 p.m., NHPR Books is a dedicated space to showcase locally produced literary interviews—bringing listeners compelling conversations with acclaimed and emerging writers alike. -
Airing each Saturday at 3 p.m., NHPR Books is a dedicated space to showcase locally produced literary interviews—bringing listeners compelling conversations with acclaimed and emerging writers alike. -
Check This Out airs Saturdays at 3 p.m. beginning April 11, 2026. -
Half lecture, half intimate conversation, Writers on a New England Stage brings world-class authors to New Hampshire to read from their latest works and talk about themselves, their creative process and their stories. -
Join NHPR at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Wed., April 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for Authors on Main featuring best selling author Jenny Lawson. Lawson will be in conversation with NHPR’s Rebecca Lavoie about her latest work, "How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay". -
NHPR is proud to announce an inspiring lineup of literary conversations for spring 2026. Join us for a season of deep dives and live discussions featuring our Writers on a New England Stage and Authors on Main series. -
The Music Hall, MacDowell, and New Hampshire Public Radio present Across the Table Conversations, a multidisciplinary talks series spotlighting emerging and established MacDowell Fellows in public conversation. -
Recorded before a live audience at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, this Writers on a New England Stage conversation took place October 8, 2025, celebrating literature and author insight. -
Author Dan Brown sat down with Rick Ganley recently to discuss his latest novel, The Secret of Secrets. -
Authors On Main is a partnership of Gibson's Bookstore, NHPR and the Capitol Center for the Arts, bringing world-class authors to Concord, NH.
