Patrik Henry Bass

Helen Vendler, Rita Dove, and the Changing Canon of Poetry

Helen Vendler, Rita Dove, and the Changing Canon of Poetry

An Unusual Crop of National Book Awards Finalists

An Unusual Crop of National Book Awards Finalists

Goodbye to Oprah's Book Club

Goodbye to Oprah's Book Club

What Not to Give Mom for Mother's Day

What Not to Give Mom for Mother's Day

'Three Cups of Tea' Author Under Fire

'Three Cups of Tea' Author Under Fire

E-Books and American Libraries

E-Books and American Libraries

Books: The Revolution Will Be Written

Revolution is sweeping across northern Africa and the Middle East, and, in recognition of these revolutions, Patrik Henry Bass, senior editor at Essence Magazine, shares his favorite revolutionary books.

Books: The Revolution Will Be Written
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Is 'O: A Presidential Novel' any good?

It's likely you've heard about 'O: A Presidential Novel.' The book is a fictional account of the Obama administration. Patrik Henry Bass, senior editor at Essence Magazine reviews the book.

Is 'O: A Presidential Novel' any good?
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Why is teen dystopian literature on the rise?

Why is teen dystopian literature on the rise?
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Books to look out for in 2011

We're joined by Patrik Henry Bass, senior editor for Essence magazine and Karen Holt, former deputy editor of Publishers Weekly. Both offer their book recommendations.

Books to look out for in 2011

What should everyone know about history?

Americans don't know enough about their own histories. Experts weigh in on what they should know and why.

What should everyone know about history?
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Why young adult books matter

The books we read as adolescents can have a huge influence on our lives. We talk about the ones that matter to us and the evolution of the young adult novel over the years with Patrik Henry Bass and S.E. Hinton.

Why young adult books matter
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The best and worst film adaptations of books

What makes a film adaptation of a book work, and what makes it fail? The Takeaway talks with Patrik Henry Bass, senior editor of Essence magazine and Ben Sherwood, author of 'The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud.'

The best and worst film adaptations of books
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Laura Ingalls Wilder, Nellie Oleson, and the cult of 'Little House On The Prairie'

The popularity of Laura Ingalls Wilder goes well beyond her books. What is it about 'Little House on the Prairie' that we love, and why does it seem to be more popular than ever?

Laura Ingalls Wilder, Nellie Oleson, and the cult of 'Little House On The Prairie'
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'To Kill a Mockingbird' turns fifty

Today, in honor of To Kill a Mockingbird's anniversary, we talk with Mary Badham about her Oscar-nominated role in the film. Patrik Henry Bass, senior editor for Essence magazine, also joins us to talk about the book's influence. From The Takeaway.

'To Kill a Mockingbird' turns fifty