Book Review: ‘Greek Lessons,’ by Han Kang
In “Greek Lessons,” Han Kang’s latest novel to be translated into English, a young Korean mother is suddenly unable to speak.
Book Review: ‘Greek Lessons,’ by Han Kang
In “Greek Lessons,” Han Kang’s latest novel to be translated into English, a young Korean mother is suddenly unable to speak.
Book Review: ‘Gravity and Center,’ by Henri Cole
Henri Cole’s sonnets, gathered in “Gravity and Center,” reject most of the form’s constraints but embrace its ability to show how thought works.
Book Review: ‘Gravity and Center,’ by Henri Cole
Henri Cole’s sonnets, gathered in “Gravity and Center,” reject most of the form’s constraints but embrace its ability to show how thought works.
Review: ‘Biting the Hand,’ by Julia Lee
Julia Lee’s memoir, “Biting the Hand,” is about forging an identity in a nation of boundaries.
Review: ‘Biting the Hand,’ by Julia Lee
Julia Lee’s memoir, “Biting the Hand,” is about forging an identity in a nation of boundaries.
Subversive Novels Dominate Shortlist for International Booker Prize
Books by Maryse Condé and Eva Baltasar are among six nominees for the prestigious award for fiction translated into English.
Book Review: ‘Symphony of Secrets,’ by Brendan Slocumb
In Brendan Slocumb’s sophomore novel, “Symphony of Secrets,” a professor is tasked with deciphering a rediscovered opera, only to uncover a historical betrayal.
Book Review: ‘Symphony of Secrets,’ by Brendan Slocumb
In Brendan Slocumb’s sophomore novel, “Symphony of Secrets,” a professor is tasked with deciphering a rediscovered opera, only to uncover a historical betrayal.
'The Last Animal' is a bright-eyed meditation on what animates us
Ramona Ausubel's tale has a very recognizable family nucleus — a mother and her two teenage daughters, bound by blood yet fractured by tragedy. But it soars in its addition of an animal element.
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Review: “Open Heart,” “Minor Prophets,” “The Last Animal,” ”The Sky Above the Roof”
Books by Elvira Lindo, Blair Hurley, Ramona Ausubel and Nathacha Appanah take on crises of kinship.
Review: “Open Heart,” “Minor Prophets,” “The Last Animal,” ”The Sky Above the Roof”
Books by Elvira Lindo, Blair Hurley, Ramona Ausubel and Nathacha Appanah take on crises of kinship.
Book Review: ‘Kantika,’ by Elizabeth Graver
Inspired by the 20th-century migrations of her grandmother, Elizabeth Graver’s new novel, “Kantika,” depicts lives filled with music, ritual and hardship across continents and cultures.
Book Review: ‘Kantika,’ by Elizabeth Graver
Inspired by the 20th-century migrations of her grandmother, Elizabeth Graver’s new novel, “Kantika,” depicts lives filled with music, ritual and hardship across continents and cultures.
Book Review: ‘The One,’ by Julia Argy
Julia Argy’s debut novel, “The One,” goes behind the cameras at a reality TV show. Is the protagonist there for the right reasons?
Book Review: ‘The One,’ by Julia Argy
Julia Argy’s debut novel, “The One,” goes behind the cameras at a reality TV show. Is the protagonist there for the right reasons?
Fantasy and Science Fiction: April 2023
Whether fueled by magic or advanced technology, imagination is the engine of speculative fiction. This newsletter brings you the best of fantasy, science fiction, and everything in between. Monthly.
Delivered: 4/18/2023 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 4/18/2023 12:00:00 AM
Wonderbook Storytime
Open to ages 4-11. Registration required. Children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Wondering what a Wonderbook is? It's a print book with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning and fun.
Toddler Storytime and Craft
Open to ages 1 1/2-3. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Furry Buddies
Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration required. Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, Fritz, and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children. Guardians must remain with children age 9 and under. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
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