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Book Review: ‘The Use of Photography,’ by Annie Ernaux and Marc Marie

NY Times Book Reviews - Tue, 10/01/2024 - 5:01am

In 2003 the Nobel laureate had a torrid romance with Marc Marie, a French acquaintance. In “The Use of Photography,” they deliver a vivid chronicle of their relationship in photos and essays.

Book Review: ‘The Use of Photography,’ by Annie Ernaux and Marc Marie

New York Times Book News - Tue, 10/01/2024 - 5:01am

In 2003 the Nobel laureate had a torrid romance with Marc Marie, a French acquaintance. In “The Use of Photography,” they deliver a vivid chronicle of their relationship in photos and essays.

Book Review: ‘Season of the Swamp,’ by Yuri Herrera

NY Times Book Reviews - Tue, 10/01/2024 - 5:01am

Yuri Herrera’s novel “Season of the Swamp” portrays the antebellum South through the eyes of a humbled leader in exile.

Book Review: ‘Season of the Swamp,’ by Yuri Herrera

New York Times Book News - Tue, 10/01/2024 - 5:01am

Yuri Herrera’s novel “Season of the Swamp” portrays the antebellum South through the eyes of a humbled leader in exile.

Another Way Jimmy Carter, 100 Today, Bested His Fellow Presidents

NY Times Book Reviews - Tue, 10/01/2024 - 5:00am

The longest-lived president has also written more best-selling books than any modern president — and had the fewest written about him.

Another Way Jimmy Carter, 100 Today, Bested His Fellow Presidents

New York Times Book News - Tue, 10/01/2024 - 5:00am

The longest-lived president has also written more best-selling books than any modern president — and had the fewest written about him.

Robert Downey Jr. Is a Novelist With a Novel Muse in ‘McNeal’

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 9:10pm

The “Oppenheimer” star makes his Broadway debut in Ayad Akhtar’s timely new play about a literary lion who gets assistance from A.I.

Robert Downey Jr. Is a Novelist With a Novel Muse in ‘McNeal’

New York Times Book News - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 9:10pm

The “Oppenheimer” star makes his Broadway debut in Ayad Akhtar’s timely new play about a literary lion who gets assistance from A.I.

How a Book About Gloves Inspired Philip Roth’s Masterpiece ‘American Pastoral’

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 3:11pm

For years, Roth couldn’t get beyond the premise for his novel “American Pastoral.” Then he stumbled on a copy of “Shtetl in the Adirondacks: The Story of Gloversville and Its Jews.” The rest is literary history.

How a Book About Gloves Inspired Philip Roth’s Masterpiece ‘American Pastoral’

New York Times Book News - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 3:11pm

For years, Roth couldn’t get beyond the premise for his novel “American Pastoral.” Then he stumbled on a copy of “Shtetl in the Adirondacks: The Story of Gloversville and Its Jews.” The rest is literary history.

All About Turkey

ACLS Events - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 2:53pm

11/23/24 @ 1:00pm - 11/23/24 @ 2:00pm Pleasantiville Activity Room Pleasantville

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.

Registration is required. Registration starts: 08/06/2024 @ 1:00pm Registration end: 11/23/2024 @ 12:00pm

Open to ages 6-11. Get into the holiday spirit by getting your hands busy assembling your thanksgiving turkey decoration. The kit includes pieces that requires gluing.

All materials provided. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Book Review: ‘Model Home,’ by Rivers Solomon

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 11:21am

The protagonist of Rivers Solomon’s novel “Model Home” has tried to outrun childhood trauma, but their ghosts lure them right back.

Book Review: ‘Model Home,’ by Rivers Solomon

New York Times Book News - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 11:21am

The protagonist of Rivers Solomon’s novel “Model Home” has tried to outrun childhood trauma, but their ghosts lure them right back.

Book Review: ‘Annihilation,’ by Michel Houellebecq

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 7:36am

In what the author says is his last novel, both a family and a society are on the verge of collapse.

Book Review: ‘Annihilation,’ by Michel Houellebecq

New York Times Book News - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 7:36am

In what the author says is his last novel, both a family and a society are on the verge of collapse.

How Mexican Novelist Yuri Herrera Found Himself in New Orleans

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 5:04am

Much of Yuri Herrera’s work has focused on Mexican social realities. In “Season of the Swamp” he turns his attention to the uniquely American city that has been his home for 13 years.

How Mexican Novelist Yuri Herrera Found Himself in New Orleans

New York Times Book News - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 5:04am

Much of Yuri Herrera’s work has focused on Mexican social realities. In “Season of the Swamp” he turns his attention to the uniquely American city that has been his home for 13 years.

Book Review: ‘Suggested in the Stars,’ by Yoko Tawada

NY Times Book Reviews - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 5:03am

The Japanese author, frequently mentioned as a possible Nobel laureate, has a new novel, the second in her “Scattered All Over the Earth” trilogy.

Book Review: ‘Suggested in the Stars,’ by Yoko Tawada

New York Times Book News - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 5:03am

The Japanese author, frequently mentioned as a possible Nobel laureate, has a new novel, the second in her “Scattered All Over the Earth” trilogy.

John D. MacDonald Knew a Hurricane Like Helene Was Coming

NY Times Book Reviews - Sun, 09/29/2024 - 11:07am

John D. MacDonald was eerily prescient about the risks of human-driven climate disasters in the region.

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