Benjamin Zephaniah, British Poet and Author Who ‘Overturned Ideas of Who a Poet Could Be,’ Dies at 65
He opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices.
Hemingway, Jack London and Unabomber Typewriters Go to Auction
Coming to auction is a clattering collection of machines once owned by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Shirley Temple, Andy Rooney and … the Unabomber.
Hemingway, Jack London and Unabomber Typewriters Go to Auction
Coming to auction is a clattering collection of machines once owned by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Shirley Temple, Andy Rooney and … the Unabomber.
German Cultural Scene Navigates a Clampdown on Criticism of Israel
A torrent of canceled events is threatening Germany’s reputation as a haven for artistic freedom.
German Cultural Scene Navigates a Clampdown on Criticism of Israel
A torrent of canceled events is threatening Germany’s reputation as a haven for artistic freedom.
They're not cute and fuzzy — but this book makes the case for Florida's alligators
Rebecca Renner's Gator Country is an impeccably researched love letter to Florida's flora and fauna. She argues that alligators deserve the same respect and protection as any other animal in danger.
(Image credit: NPR)
Simon & Schuster Board Announced: Members Come from Disney, TikTok and Publishing
The publisher’s new board of directors has expertise spanning the life cycle of a book.
Simon & Schuster Board Announced: Members Come from Disney, TikTok and Publishing
The publisher’s new board of directors has expertise spanning the life cycle of a book.
A Book Club Took 28 Years to Read ‘Finnegans Wake.’ Now, It’s Starting Over.
The group in California started on the notoriously challenging novel by James Joyce in 1995. In October, it reached the end.
A Book Club Took 28 Years to Read ‘Finnegans Wake.’ Now, It’s Starting Over.
The group in California started on the notoriously challenging novel by James Joyce in 1995. In October, it reached the end.
In Geddy Lee’s Memoir, Family Is the Constant Refrain
At 512 pages, “My Effin’ Life” has its share of Rush lore. But the most memorable parts of the singer and bassist’s book are about survival.
In Geddy Lee’s Memoir, Family Is the Constant Refrain
At 512 pages, “My Effin’ Life” has its share of Rush lore. But the most memorable parts of the singer and bassist’s book are about survival.
Book Review: ‘Into Siberia,’ by Gregory Wallance
“Into Siberia” traces the journalist George Kennan’s long-forgotten trip to Russia in 1885.
Book Review: ‘Into Siberia,’ by Gregory Wallance
“Into Siberia” traces the journalist George Kennan’s long-forgotten trip to Russia in 1885.
These Poems
The act of being inspired by others is akin to collecting pebbles of experience, letting them escape into flowing consciousness and resurfacing them again in one’s writing.
These Poems
The act of being inspired by others is akin to collecting pebbles of experience, letting them escape into flowing consciousness and resurfacing them again in one’s writing.
Interview: Sigrid Nunez
“A great story casts a spell,” says the author, whose new novel is “The Vulnerables.” “It can enthrall you so completely that you not only forget that you’re stuck between two manspreaders in a noisy, crowded, smelly subway car but miss your stop.”
Interview: Sigrid Nunez
“A great story casts a spell,” says the author, whose new novel is “The Vulnerables.” “It can enthrall you so completely that you not only forget that you’re stuck between two manspreaders in a noisy, crowded, smelly subway car but miss your stop.”
Rather Be Reading Book Club
Open to adults. Registration required. Join our book club, where good conversation is always enjoyed.
Call the library for more information and to find out each month's book title.
All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Call the library for more information and to find out each month's book title.
All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Wednesday Family Game Night
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