Poets & Writers

The Editor Behind the Book Review

It’s been a little over a year since Gilbert Cruz became arguably the most influential person in the book world: the editor of the . Cruz succeeds Pamela Paul, who served as its editor for nine years. Previously a culture editor for the , Cruz discussed his vision for the , how he and his staff decide which titles to cover, advice for authors, and more. This interview has been edited for length and to read an expanded version.

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