Book Review: ‘Pretty Baby,’ by Chris Belcher; ‘Hysterical,’ by Elissa Bassist; ‘I’m Not Broken,’ by Jesse Leon
Three memoirs recount past harm — consensual and not.
Ignoramuses Are Gaining Ground, Andy Borowitz Warns
In his new book, the satirist and comedian traces the rise of ill-equipped politicians and considers how to thwart them.
Ignoramuses Are Gaining Ground, Andy Borowitz Warns
In his new book, the satirist and comedian traces the rise of ill-equipped politicians and considers how to thwart them.
The Climate Novelist Who Transcends Despair
Lydia Millet believes the natural world can help us become more human.
Temple Grandin Is a Visual Thinker Who Hates Graphic Novels
“It is too difficult for me to constantly switch back and forth between the pictures and the text bubbles,” says the animal behaviorist and advocate for autistic people, whose new book (with Betsy Lerner) is “Visual Thinking.” “I like technical and scientific books with lots of illustrations.”
Temple Grandin Is a Visual Thinker Who Hates Graphic Novels
“It is too difficult for me to constantly switch back and forth between the pictures and the text bubbles,” says the animal behaviorist and advocate for autistic people, whose new book (with Betsy Lerner) is “Visual Thinking.” “I like technical and scientific books with lots of illustrations.”
‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’: Bringing Loretta Lynn’s Story to Life
The 1976 book (and its 1980 film adaptation) helped the world see the country star’s remarkable resilience. The writer who worked by her side remembers his one-of-a-kind collaborator.
Fantasy grifter 'Kalyna the Soothsayer' will charm her way into your heart
Elijah Kinch Spector's con artist caught up in court intrigues turns fantasy fortuneteller tropes inside out. Kalyna is not only the novel's unlikely hero, but she's also a shameless fake.
(Image credit: Erewhon)
How Bram Stoker’s Dracula Became ‘Dracula Daily,’ and an Internet Sensation
A recluse plagued by yearning and existential loneliness, the count found new life, and new readers, during the pandemic when the novel was serialized.
Book Review: “Half American,” by Matthew F. Delmont
“Half American,” by the historian Matthew F. Delmont, provides a fresh account of the war, stressing the particular challenges — from segregation to racist violence — confronted by Black service members.
Book Review: “Half American,” by Matthew F. Delmont
“Half American,” by the historian Matthew F. Delmont, provides a fresh account of the war, stressing the particular challenges — from segregation to racist violence — confronted by Black service members.
Newly Published, From Ancient Paper to a Kentucky Farm
A selection of recently published books.
Newly Published, From Ancient Paper to a Kentucky Farm
A selection of recently published books.
YA Reads (Titles For All Ages): October 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: 10/5/2022 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 10/5/2022 12:00:00 AM
Playdate at the Library
Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one.We ask that guardians remain present.
Salem Witch Trials: Role Playing Game
Recommend to ages 12 and older. Registration required. The Devil hath come to Salem Village! Several Salem townsfolk have been accused of witchcraft, but are they truly guilty? Be a part of history by joining the Salem courtroom and uncovering the real witch before it's too late! All programs subject to change and cancellation.
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.
New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers: October 9, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 10/4/2022 9:00:00 PM
Delivered: 10/4/2022 9:00:00 PM
New York Times Fiction Bestsellers: October 9, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 10/4/2022 8:00:00 PM
Delivered: 10/4/2022 8:00:00 PM
Theo Richmond, Who Revived the Past in a Polish Shtetl, Dies at 93
For “Konin: A Quest,” Mr. Richmond, a filmmaker, conducted 200 interviews to memorialize the culture of his forebears that vanished once the Nazis arrived.
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