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Open Road Integrated Media
Publishing Industry
How To Sleep At Night
Book Publishing
Amazon
Harpercollins
Independent Bookstores
Baker & Taylor
Macmillan Publishers
Kristen Hannah
Matthew Perry
New Delhi
Children's Literature
Judith Curr
Les Nouveaux Éditeurs
Academic Publishing
Barnes & Noble
Waterstones
The Lord Of the Rings
Harper One Group
The Celestine Prophecy

Conversations with publishers, editors, authors, journalists, thinkers, executives and other makers of culture, hosted by David Steinberger, CEO of Open Road Integrated Media and Chairman of the National Book Foundation. openroadintegratedmedia.com/podcast/

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Miwa Messer is the executive producer and host of Barnes & Noble’s beloved podcast “Poured Over,” which has released over 650 episodes in the last 5 years. Our conversation covers her journey in publisher publicity and brick and mortar bookselling, a... more

Jon Anderson has been President and Publisher of Simon & Schuster Children’s since 2009, after a career in both publishing and bookselling that began at age 16 at a B. Dalton mall store in South Dakota. His journey through Barnes & Noble, Penguin, an... more

Terry Finley is the President and CEO of Books-A-Million, a chain of over 200 bookstores in 30 states. In this episode he describes the dramatic changes in book retailing since the late 1970s, when department stores and small mall stores were major b... more

In a 50-year publishing career, Michael Jacobs has been at the center of a number of explosive worldwide publishing phenomena, including Harry Potter and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He talks about the lessons of blockbuster publishing, the joys of poetry, ... more

Dominique Raccah founded Sourcebooks in Chicago in 1987 and has turned it into the fastest growing, and now the largest, independent book publisher in the United States. This episode covers how she built an innovative company and a culture that seems... more

A writer and an editor join us to discuss a new book set in the world of publishing. Hot Desk — the debut novel from Laura Dickerman (with input from her editor brother Colin) — is a genre-spanning story. It is part rom-com, part publishing satire an... more

Molly Stern is a longtime editor and publisher, formerly at Penguin Random House, where she worked on countless award-winners and bestsellers including Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks, and Becoming by Michelle Obama. M... more

As former Chairman and CEO of Hachette, Arnaud offers a candid look inside a major international publisher. Under his leadership, Hachette grew from a French-centric company to a global player, publishing authors like Barack Obama, Stephanie Meyer, M... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Dickerman
Debut author of Hot Desk, a book set in the publishing world
Simon & Schuster
Episode: Hot Desk with Laura and Colin Dickerman
Colin Dickerman
Editor-in-chief at Grand Central Publishing and brother of Laura Dickerman
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Episode: Hot Desk with Laura and Colin Dickerman
Molly Stern
Founder and CEO of Zando, former long-time editor and publisher at Penguin and Random House
Zando
Episode: Something Totally Different with Molly Stern
Arnaud Nourry
Former CEO of Hachette and founder of Les Nouveaux Éditeurs
Les Nouveaux Éditeurs
Episode: The Luckiest Publisher in the World with Arnaud Nourry
Morgan Entriken
Publisher at Grove Atlantic
Grove Atlantic
Episode: Backstories: A Special First Anniversary Episode
Lisa Lucas
Former publisher and former National Book Foundation Executive Director
Episode: Backstories: A Special First Anniversary Episode
Alison Dobson
President of the Penguin Publishing Group
Penguin Publishing Group
Episode: Backstories: A Special First Anniversary Episode
Maria Loreno
Author
Episode: Backstories: A Special First Anniversary Episode
Christy Henry
President of Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
Episode: Backstories: A Special First Anniversary Episode

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David Steinberger
CEO of Open Road Integrated Media; chairman of the National Book Foundation; Host of the show; engages with publishing leaders and culture makers.

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9,400 Miles with Amandeep Kochar
Q: Can you talk about your ambitions for Baker & Taylor?
My goal is to celebrate librarians and educators in a more proactive, financial way as we approach our 200th anniversary.
Something Totally Different with Molly Stern
Q: What were you thinking when you decided to start a company?
There was no other way for me to address what I felt were the weaknesses in traditional book publishing if I didn't start from scratch.
"A Book Bought in a Good Bookstore is a Better Book" with James Daunt
Q: How does a brick-and-mortar bookseller compete effectively against Amazon?
By creating nice environments for customers that are engaging, social spaces to discover books and interact with the community, providing a better experience than online shopping.
"A Book Bought in a Good Bookstore is a Better Book" with James Daunt
Q: What was it like to be a bookseller when the Harry Potter phenomenon took off?
It was an entrepreneurial opportunity, as each major publishing event increased sales significantly, creating excitement around book buying and fostering customer loyalty.
Books Change Lives with Dominique Raccah
Q: Can you talk about how your unique position as the only woman CEO among the top six publishers in the industry has affected the way you lead?
Dominique responded that it is hugely empowering for women employees, but also problematic because she created the job instead of being hired for it, which highlights the need for greater democratization and leadership opportunities in publishing.

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What is Open Book about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on leaders and trailblazers in publishing, bookselling, journalism, and literary culture, exploring how books shape society, business, and creative careers. Across episodes, guests discuss publishing strategy, author advocacy, book marketing, and the evolving landscape from independent presses to global publishers. Notable throughlines include leadership challenges, the power of storytelling, the impact of data and technology on discoverability, and the role of publishers in shaping cultural conversation. The show often blends personal origin stories with industry insights, offering practical takeaways for aspiring authors, editors, bookstore owners, and media professionals while highlighting diverse voices and innovative... more

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