The Best True Crime Books of 2022
From the Jazz Age to the Jim Crow South to late-1960s Southern California, from serial robberies to kidnappings to double homicides: narratives all the more chilling because they happened.
The Best True Crime Books of 2022
From the Jazz Age to the Jim Crow South to late-1960s Southern California, from serial robberies to kidnappings to double homicides: narratives all the more chilling because they happened.
The Best True Crime of 2022
From the Jazz Age to the Jim Crow South to late-1960s Southern California, from serial robberies to kidnappings to double homicides: narratives all the more chilling because they happened.
The Best True Crime of 2022
From the Jazz Age to the Jim Crow South to late-1960s Southern California, from serial robberies to kidnappings to double homicides: narratives all the more chilling because they happened.
The Best Audiobooks of 2022
Hearing a memoir in the author’s voice can make a big difference, and not just when the author is Viola Davis. Plus: A creepy novel gets creepier in audio.
The Best Audiobooks of 2022
Hearing a memoir in the author’s voice can make a big difference, and not just when the author is Viola Davis. Plus: A creepy novel gets creepier in audio.
Book Review: ‘Butts,’ by Heather Radke
In her new cultural history, Heather Radke considers how women’s backsides have been described, displayed and fetishized — and what that says about gender, race and more.
Book Review: ‘Butts,’ by Heather Radke
In her new cultural history, Heather Radke considers how women’s backsides have been described, displayed and fetishized — and what that says about gender, race and more.
YA Reads (Titles For All Ages): December 2022
All types of fiction for those who want to imagine different realities -- and nonfiction for those who are trying to understand ours! For high school readers age 14 and up. Monthly.
Delivered: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM
New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers: December 11, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 12/6/2022 9:00:00 PM
Delivered: 12/6/2022 9:00:00 PM
New York Times Fiction Bestsellers: December 11, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 12/6/2022 8:00:00 PM
Delivered: 12/6/2022 8:00:00 PM
Wednesday Night Book Chat
Open to adults. Registration required. Join fellow book lovers for lively and engaging discussions. Great books and great company! Please call ahead for titles. Masks are optional. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Murder Mystery: As the Ball Drops...
Open to tweens and teens. Registration required. Ring in the new year...with murder! All participants must meet briefly on 12/20 at 6pm to receive parts and instructions. Call or stop in the library to register. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change and cancellation.
Cyber Tuesday
Open to adults. Registration required. Learn in-depth how to use a computer. Each session will focus on a different computer class. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations
Toddler Storytime
Open to ages 1.5 to 5. 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.
Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club
Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club. Open to ages 9 and older. Registration required. Enjoy crafting with friendly folk. All skill levels welcome. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Review: ‘The Lion and the Fox,’ by Alexander Rose
In “The Lion and the Fox,” Alexander Rose tells the story of a pivotal naval conflict.
Review: ‘The Lion and the Fox,’ by Alexander Rose
In “The Lion and the Fox,” Alexander Rose tells the story of a pivotal naval conflict.
Book Review: ‘The McCartney Legacy’ by Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair
“The McCartney Legacy” follows the superstar from the last gasp of the Beatles to “Band on the Run.” It’s 700 pages — and only the first volume planned.
The Best Poetry of 2022
Our columnist selects the books that have stuck with her this year.
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