New in Paperback: ‘The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois’ and ‘Bloodlands’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Stories of Survival, in the Wilds, in Cities and at Home
Three new story collections explore the vagaries of daily struggles.
Sweetness and Blight: Shattering the Unicorn Myth
The first book in A.F. Steadman’s middle grade fantasy series will enthrall young readers who are ready to put away childish things.
A New Novel From the Author of ‘When You Trap a Tiger’
In Tae Keller’s “Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone,” believing in aliens is less scary than fitting in.
New Crime Fiction
In “Bad Actors,” Mick Herron’s latest Slough House novel, a group of maladroit agents confronts a scandal in their own office.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Janelle Monáe Was Expelled From a Writing Program
Now the actor and musician is a best-selling author.
Big city devotees find romance in a small town in Emily Henry's 'Book Lovers'
The playful and clever story pokes holes in pop culture assumptions about small towns from Hallmark movies to romance novels as two rivals in the publishing world find love far from the city lights.
(Image credit: Berkley)
As the Supreme Court Weighs Roe vs. Wade, These Novels Offer Perspective
Fiction that grapples with abortion, fertility, motherhood and reproductive rights illuminates the debate from different viewpoints.
Candice Millard Has Given Up on Organizing Her Book Collection
“My family has too many,” says the author, whose latest narrative history is “River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile.”
The Woman Who Was Written Out of the History of Dance
Lynn Garafola’s “La Nijinska” tells the life story of the trailblazing choreographer Bronislava Nijinska.
Through art, 'Smahtguy' tells life story of former Rep. Barney Frank
Eric Orner's book isn't just a great story, it's an enveloping visual experience crafted by a terrific artist; even if one paged through it without looking at the words, it would be a good read.
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Newly Published, From Space Cats to the Mexican Revolution
A selection of books published this week.
YA Reads (Titles For All Ages): May 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: 5/4/2022 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 5/4/2022 12:00:00 AM
New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers: May 8, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 5/3/2022 9:00:00 PM
Delivered: 5/3/2022 9:00:00 PM
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. Guardians must remain present. Masks are optional. Social distancing policies remain in effect. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Wednesday Night Book Chat
Open to adults. Registration required. Join fellow book lovers for lively and engaging discussions. Great books and great company! May's selection will be Hidden Treasures by Michelle Adams. Masks are optional. Social distancing policies remain in effect. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
New York Times Fiction Bestsellers: May 8, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 5/3/2022 8:00:00 PM
Delivered: 5/3/2022 8:00:00 PM
Review: ‘The Premonitions Bureau,’ by Sam Knight
In “The Premonitions Bureau,” Sam Knight unspools the story of a British psychiatrist who tried to predict the future by mining people’s visions and dreams.
'The Premonitions Bureau' considers whether some can sense future events
Though winding at times, Sam Knight's book is thought-provoking and deeply researched, presenting the oddity of realized premonitions while allowing readers to come to their own conclusions.
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