“Lisette’s Lie” by Catharina Valckx
Lying and “breaking and entering” are the alleged crimes at the heart of three witty new picture books.
Sea Creatures with Amazing Features
Open to ages 3 and older. Registration required. Explore the amazing world of water animals with the Wetlands Institute as they bring a variety of ocean animals to the library. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Book Review: “The Sewing Girl’s Tale,” by John Wood Sweet
John Wood Sweet’s “The Sewing Girl’s Tale” tells the story of an unusual prosecution in 18th-century New York — and its contemporary relevance.
Book Review: “The Sewing Girl’s Tale,” by John Wood Sweet
John Wood Sweet’s “The Sewing Girl’s Tale” tells the story of an unusual prosecution in 18th-century New York — and its contemporary relevance.
Book Review: “Agent Josephine,” by Damien Lewis
In “Agent Josephine,” Damien Lewis makes the case that the legendary cabaret star was a daring World War II-era spy.
Book Review: “Agent Josephine,” by Damien Lewis
In “Agent Josephine,” Damien Lewis makes the case that the legendary cabaret star was a daring World War II-era spy.
'Upgrade' takes a unique, fun path to the end
Blake Crouch spins out grounded, accessible tales with an admirable internal precision no matter the genre. His newest, Upgrade, is no different.
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Teddy Wayne Misses the Purity of His Adolescent Reading
“Between the ages of, say, 16 and 21, … I read fiction as a malleable aspirant hoping for a world-shattering experience,” says the author, whose new novel is “The Great Man Theory.” “Maybe I’ll recapture some innocence in my later years.”
Teddy Wayne Misses the Purity of His Adolescent Reading
“Between the ages of, say, 16 and 21, … I read fiction as a malleable aspirant hoping for a world-shattering experience,” says the author, whose new novel is “The Great Man Theory.” “Maybe I’ll recapture some innocence in my later years.”
10 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
10 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
What Were People Reading In the Summer of 1972?
Fifty years ago, the book dotting every beach towel was Richard Bach’s best-selling novel, “Jonathan Livingston Seagull.”
What Were People Reading In the Summer of 1972?
Fifty years ago, the book dotting every beach towel was Richard Bach’s best-selling novel, “Jonathan Livingston Seagull.”
Cooking Matters for Kids
Open to ages 8-12. Registration required. Learn to make yummy, healthy treats as The Community Food Bank of New Jersey introduces basic cooking and nutritional skills in a series of six classes. Please notify staff of any food allergies. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
‘Desperate Characters’ and the Chaos That Lies Beneath
Paula Fox, the author of the 1970 novel, writes Sigrid Nunez, had a keen sense of the thin veneer of civilization, and how little it takes to fall through.
Review: ‘Bad City,’ by Paul Pringle
In 2016, editors at The Los Angeles Times were reluctant to publish reporting that would portray the university and its top fund-raisers in a negative light.
Review: ‘Bad City,’ by Paul Pringle
In 2016, editors at The Los Angeles Times were reluctant to publish reporting that would portray the university and its top fund-raisers in a negative light.
Math Defeated Him in School. In His 60s, He Went Back for More.
In “A Divine Language,” Alec Wilkinson writes about the year he spent trying to learn the algebra, geometry and calculus that had confounded him decades before.
Review: “Thank You for Your Servitude,” by Mark Leibovich
Mark Leibovich’s “Thank You for Your Servitude” asks why establishment Republicans failed to prevent a hostile takeover of their party.
Review: “Thank You for Your Servitude,” by Mark Leibovich
Mark Leibovich’s “Thank You for Your Servitude” asks why establishment Republicans failed to prevent a hostile takeover of their party.
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