Open Book with David Steinberger

Mar 06 2025 13 ep. 21 mins 2

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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. https://openroadintegratedmedia.com/podcast/

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9,400 Miles with Amandeep Kochar

Mar 06 2025 22 mins

From India to America, self-described “accidental” entrepreneur Amandeep Kochar’s fascinating career spans LiveNation, McGraw Hill, and Baker & Taylor—the nearly 200-year-old business serving libraries with both physical books and digital services.

Placing Bets All the Time with Jon Yaged

Feb 13 2025 20 mins

Jon Yaged, the CEO of Macmillan, shares his journey from grandchild of a jazz musician to publishing blockbuster books by Kristen Hannah, Matthew Perry and Rick Riordan.

Publishing for the Next 100 Years with Christie Henry

Jan 23 2025 21 mins

The President of Princeton University Press, Christie Henry, pulls back the curtain on university press publishing. We discuss her extraordinary career, why universities have presses, and the unique role they play in the world.

Living Above the Shop with David Shelley

Dec 12 2024 23 mins

David Shelley, the CEO of Hachette Book Group UK and US, talks about growing up over a bookshop, differences between publishing in the UK and US, organizational approaches, and exciting upcoming titles from James Patterson and Rebecca Yarros.

"The Jar" with Simon Lipskar

Nov 19 2024 28 mins

Simon Lipskar is a leading agent for bestselling authors and runs one of the most important literary agencies in the publishing business. He talks about his journey at Writers House, the rise of Amazon, the role of the internet in the success of books, and the potential impact of AI on publishing.

The Mysterious Otto Penzler

Oct 31 2024 24 mins

Otto Penzler, founder of The Mysterious Bookshop and Mysterious Press, is widely considered to be the father of crime fiction in the US, bringing critical and popular appreciation of the genre to the forefront.

The Price of Children with Maria Laurino

Oct 17 2024 34 mins

From journalist for the Village Voice to bestselling author on the Italian-American experience, Maria Laurino has had a fascinating writing career. We talk with Maria about her latest book—an exposé about how thousands of children were taken from unwed mothers in Italy and sent to America for adoption as “war orphans” in a program run by the Vatican.

"I Bet They'll Talk to Me" with Ted Conover

Sep 26 2024 21 mins

Called the “master of experience-based nonfiction,” award-winning author Ted Conover has worked as a prison guard at Sing Sing, crossed borders with migrant workers, and lived off the grid in the American West. We speak with Ted about his extraordinary life and career as a writer.

From Politics to Publishing with Allison Dobson

Sep 05 2024 18 mins

Making the leap from working on presidential campaigns for Senator Bill Bradley and Governor John Kerry to executive roles at Random House and Penguin make Allison Dobson a unique figure in the book industry. We discuss the original “Swift Boat” book, the challenges of merging company cultures, and much more.

Open Book Teaser

Aug 22 2024 3 mins

Hi, I’m David Steinberger, and I’m inviting you to listen to the Open Book podcast, where we explore the stories behind the bestsellers, and also the many different ways our guests were first drawn to books, and ultimately found themselves making a life in publishing. Here are a few snippets of the kinds of conversations you will hear – from Morgan Entrekin, the longtime publ