This is my book. You can’t have it.
Michael Jacobs
Founder, Galpón Press
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, finishing his college career at 67, his new venture, Galpón Press, and its first book, The Woodcutter's Christmas.
INTERVIEWED ON: September 29th, 2025
Books discussed:
The Woodcutter’s Christmas
A Vermont Christmas tree farmer learns a valuable lesson on a visit to New York City in this touching holiday story featuring stunning photographs.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Middle school is a survival game. Greg Heffley’s just trying not to lose. In the hilarious first installment of #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney’s global hit series, we’re introduced to Greg Heffley—a regular kid with big dreams and even bigger problems.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility. But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry - and anyone who reads about him - will find unforgettable.
The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
One of the most controversial and acclaimed novels ever written, The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie’s best-known and most galvanizing book. A book whose importance is eclipsed only by its quality, The Satanic Verses is a key work of our times.
