Andrew Sullivan on Being ‘Out on a Limb’
Sullivan talks about his collection of essays, and Leila Slimani discusses “In the Country of Others.”
The Children of 9/11 Come of Age
Three middle grade books explore bias and discrimination against Muslim American young people in the terrorist attack’s devastating aftermath.
The Navy SEAL Who Went Rogue
David Philipps’s “Alpha” tells the story of an out-of-control Navy officer who won the protection of Donald Trump and escaped a murder charge.
New in Paperback: ‘What You Are Going Through,’ ‘Finding Freedom’
Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
The Ideal Reading Experience, The American Dollar and Other Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
Abolitionist Activist Imagines 'A World Without Police' Met By Community Building
Geo Maher's book is an indicator of the growing popularity of the radical abolitionist framework. His vision may not get all to see a way to a world without police — but it's as convincing as any.
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YA Reads (Titles For All Ages): September 2021
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: 9/3/2021 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 9/3/2021 12:00:00 AM
8 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Can American Democracy Survive Another Pandemic?
Adam Tooze’s “Shutdown” warns that we are ill equipped to deal with another health crisis or other immense problems that may challenge us.
Playdate at the Library...in the Park!
Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one. We'll meet in the park near the playground. Bring your own towel, blanket, or lawn chairs to sit on. Guardians must remain present. This is an outdoor event and is weather dependent.
Storytime in the Park
Open to ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Join us for fun stories & a simple craft, designed to develop early literacy skills. We'll meet in Gaskill Park near the playground. Bring your own towel, blanket, or lawn chairs to sit on. Guardians must remain present. This is an outdoor event and is weather dependent.
Art in the Park: Apples and Leaves
Open to ages 3-12. Registration required. Come to Gaskill Park and make some art! Apple stamping, leaf rubbing, and leaf art. Bring your own towel, blanket, or lawn chairs to sit on. Guardians must remain present. This is an outdoor event and is weather dependent. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
Playdate at the Library...in the Park!
Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one. We'll meet in the park near the playground. Bring your own towel, blanket, or lawn chairs to sit on. Guardians must remain present. This is an outdoor event and is weather dependent.
Storytime in the Park
Open to ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Join us for fun stories & a simple craft, designed to develop early literacy skills. We'll meet in Gaskill Park near the playground. Bring your own towel, blanket, or lawn chairs to sit on. Guardians must remain present. This is an outdoor event and is weather dependent.
Sally Rooney's New Book Tries To Find Meaning In An Increasingly Troubled World
Beautiful World, Where Are You? follows two women, college friends now on the cusp of 30, as they struggle to live and find meaning in a world that's become increasingly unlivable on many levels.
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The Best-Seller List Welcomes Oprah’s Latest Pick and an Eyebrow-Raising Gadget
September is a brisk month for big books. This week’s standouts include “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois” and “Dopamine Nation.”
Sandra Cisneros Loves to Read About Women Waging Battle
“These are not your typical war stories.”
'Toxic' Trinkets Fit Together To Form A Frightening Puzzle In This New Thriller
In Rachel Howzell Hall's new These Toxic Things, a "digital archaeologist" working with a client's collection of memorabilia finds herself caught up in a dangerous web when her client turns up dead.
(Image credit: Thomas & Mercer)
LibraryReads: September 2021
A monthly list featuring the top ten books loved by librarians across the U.S.
Delivered: 9/2/2021 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 9/2/2021 12:00:00 AM
Refugees Are Suffering. This Novelist Won’t Look Away.
Rabih Alameddine writes about topics many would rather forget. In his new book, “The Wrong End of the Telescope,” he tells the story of a transgender doctor attempting to care for people fleeing war-torn Syria.
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