Michael Stone, Psychiatrist and Scholar Who Studied Evil, Dies at 90
He attempted to define evil by plumbing the biographies and motivations of hundreds of violent felons who had committed heinous crimes.
Michael Stone, Psychiatrist and Scholar Who Studied Evil, Dies at 90
He attempted to define evil by plumbing the biographies and motivations of hundreds of violent felons who had committed heinous crimes.
Two Pleasingly Compact Books
Slip these into your pockets.
Two Pleasingly Compact Books
Slip these into your pockets.
‘We’re Trying to Figure Out How to Navigate These Waters’
Banned book tables are a frequent sight at many bookstores. But are they helping the authors who need it most?
‘We’re Trying to Figure Out How to Navigate These Waters’
Banned book tables are a frequent sight at many bookstores. But are they helping the authors who need it most?
At Santa Maddalena, a Retreat for Writers, ‘Literature is the Primary Value’
From her idyllic estate, Beatrice Monti della Corte oversees a writer’s residency that has provided inspiration, camaraderie, and leisurely, wine-fueled meals to some of the foremost storytellers of our time.
At Santa Maddalena, a Retreat for Writers, ‘Literature is the Primary Value’
From her idyllic estate, Beatrice Monti della Corte oversees a writer’s residency that has provided inspiration, camaraderie, and leisurely, wine-fueled meals to some of the foremost storytellers of our time.
A buffet of 2023 cookbooks for the food lovers on your list
There are a lot of cooks at NPR. Every time we ask our staff for recommendations for our annual, year-end books guide, we get back a veritable smorgasbord of cookbook offerings.
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Readers Share Favorite Books of 2023
New York Times commenters share their favorite books of the year.
Readers Share Favorite Books of 2023
New York Times commenters share their favorite books of the year.
A light in the dark : surviving more than Ted Bundy
Author: Rubin, Kathy Kleiner, author. Lucchesi, Emilie Le Beau, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 364.152 RUBIN
Format: Books
Summary: "In January 1978, I slept in my bed at the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University as Ted Bundy stalked nearby. He grabbed an oak log from a stack of firewood, slipped through a back door with a broken padlock, and headed upstairs. He began twisting doorknobs. Room 9 was open, and he quietly and quickly killed one of my sleeping sorority sisters. Across the hall, he found another unlocked door and murdered again. Then, he turned the knob to my bedroom and found it was open. I remember the attack vividly. Bundy bashed me once in the head with the log and then attacked my roommate. He heard me moaning and came to finish me off. He never let his victims live. But he stopped suddenly when a bright light filled the room. He fled the sorority house and the light disappeared. Bundy wasn't my first brush with death, and he wasn't my last. I've long been a survivor"--
Published: 2024
Call Number: 364.152 RUBIN
Format: Books
Summary: "In January 1978, I slept in my bed at the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University as Ted Bundy stalked nearby. He grabbed an oak log from a stack of firewood, slipped through a back door with a broken padlock, and headed upstairs. He began twisting doorknobs. Room 9 was open, and he quietly and quickly killed one of my sleeping sorority sisters. Across the hall, he found another unlocked door and murdered again. Then, he turned the knob to my bedroom and found it was open. I remember the attack vividly. Bundy bashed me once in the head with the log and then attacked my roommate. He heard me moaning and came to finish me off. He never let his victims live. But he stopped suddenly when a bright light filled the room. He fled the sorority house and the light disappeared. Bundy wasn't my first brush with death, and he wasn't my last. I've long been a survivor"--
The proof of the pudding [large print]
Author: Bowen, Rhys, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: LP F BOWEN
Format: Large print
Summary: "Georgie's new chef, Pierre, has arrived from Paris, and it's time for Georgie to throw her first house party to show him off. The party is a smashing success. Sir Mordred Mortimer-- famous author of Gothic horror novels--is one of the guests. After the dinner, Sir Mortimer approaches Georgie and asks to borrow her new chef for his upcoming party, and Georgie and Darcy, her husband, are invited! Just after the banquet several of the guests become sick. And one dies, apparently poisoned. But how could this be when they all ate the same meal? Georgie has to find the culprit to save her new chef and her own reputation!" --Back cover
Published: 2024
Call Number: LP F BOWEN
Format: Large print
Summary: "Georgie's new chef, Pierre, has arrived from Paris, and it's time for Georgie to throw her first house party to show him off. The party is a smashing success. Sir Mordred Mortimer-- famous author of Gothic horror novels--is one of the guests. After the dinner, Sir Mortimer approaches Georgie and asks to borrow her new chef for his upcoming party, and Georgie and Darcy, her husband, are invited! Just after the banquet several of the guests become sick. And one dies, apparently poisoned. But how could this be when they all ate the same meal? Georgie has to find the culprit to save her new chef and her own reputation!" --Back cover
Thanksgiving blessing [large print]
Author: Perry, Marta, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: LP F PERRY
Format: Large print
Summary: "As a widow with two-year-old twins and a struggling orchard, Rebecca King's dreams of expanding her business seem near impossible. To make matters worse, a troublesome string of destructive acts around Promise Glen threatens her roadside fruit and vegetable stand, forcing Rebecca to accept the help of her condescending new neighbor, Nathan Mueller. Nathan didn't intend to offend Rebecca with his offer to share the stand, especially since he's a widower and single parent himself. He admires Rebecca's strength and kindness in the face of adversity. If only they hadn't started off on the wrong foot . . . "--
Published: 2023
Call Number: LP F PERRY
Format: Large print
Summary: "As a widow with two-year-old twins and a struggling orchard, Rebecca King's dreams of expanding her business seem near impossible. To make matters worse, a troublesome string of destructive acts around Promise Glen threatens her roadside fruit and vegetable stand, forcing Rebecca to accept the help of her condescending new neighbor, Nathan Mueller. Nathan didn't intend to offend Rebecca with his offer to share the stand, especially since he's a widower and single parent himself. He admires Rebecca's strength and kindness in the face of adversity. If only they hadn't started off on the wrong foot . . . "--
Orbital
Author: Harvey, Samantha, 1975- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F HARVEY
Format: Books
Summary: "A singular new novel from Betty Trask Prize-winner Samantha Harvey, Orbital is an eloquent meditation on space and life on our planet through the eyes of six astronauts circling the earth in twenty-four hours. A slender novel of epic power, Orbital deftly snapshots a day in the lives of six women and men hurtling through space--not toward the moon or the vast unknown, but around our planet. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts--from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan--have left their lives behind to travel at warp speed as the earth reels below. We glimpse moments of their earthly lives through brief communications with family, their photos and talismans; we watch them whip up dehydrated meals, float in gravity-free sleep, and exercise in regimented routines to prevent atrophying muscles; we witness them form bonds that will stand between them and utter solitude. Most of all, we are with them as they behold and record their silent blue planet..."--
Published: 2023
Call Number: F HARVEY
Format: Books
Summary: "A singular new novel from Betty Trask Prize-winner Samantha Harvey, Orbital is an eloquent meditation on space and life on our planet through the eyes of six astronauts circling the earth in twenty-four hours. A slender novel of epic power, Orbital deftly snapshots a day in the lives of six women and men hurtling through space--not toward the moon or the vast unknown, but around our planet. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts--from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan--have left their lives behind to travel at warp speed as the earth reels below. We glimpse moments of their earthly lives through brief communications with family, their photos and talismans; we watch them whip up dehydrated meals, float in gravity-free sleep, and exercise in regimented routines to prevent atrophying muscles; we witness them form bonds that will stand between them and utter solitude. Most of all, we are with them as they behold and record their silent blue planet..."--
Wolf trap : a thriller
Author: Sullivan, Connor, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F SULLIVAN
Format: Books
Summary: "Set a trap...see who comes. Under the direction of the Special Activities Center in the Operations Directorate of the CIA, over three hundred highly trained agents operate in the darkest shadows of the country's covert wars. Plucked from the highest echelons of America's special mission units, these individuals go through rigorous training by the agency to perfect the arts of assassination, sabotage, infiltration, and guerrilla warfare. According to the United States Government, this Ground Branch of the CIA does not exist. But when diplomacy and military intervention fail, the president of the United States calls upon it to solve America's most dangerous crises."-- Back cover
Published: 2023
Call Number: F SULLIVAN
Format: Books
Summary: "Set a trap...see who comes. Under the direction of the Special Activities Center in the Operations Directorate of the CIA, over three hundred highly trained agents operate in the darkest shadows of the country's covert wars. Plucked from the highest echelons of America's special mission units, these individuals go through rigorous training by the agency to perfect the arts of assassination, sabotage, infiltration, and guerrilla warfare. According to the United States Government, this Ground Branch of the CIA does not exist. But when diplomacy and military intervention fail, the president of the United States calls upon it to solve America's most dangerous crises."-- Back cover
Damaged but not destroyed : from trauma to triumph
Author: Todd, Michael (Pastor), author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 158.1
Format: Books
Summary: "The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and Crazy Faith wants you to know that no matter how badly you've messed up, no matter what hardship or pain you've experienced, nothing can destroy the priceless, God-given value of your life"-- Underneath our designer clothes, makeup, jewelry, and photo filters are cracks left by abuse, mistakes, rejection, and disappointment. Bestselling author and pastor Michael Todd reveals his own damage: the hits he's experienced from trauma, dumb choices, and lingering struggles passed down through generations. Using candid stories, engaging illustrations, and biblical wisdom, he encourages readers to be H.O.T.--humble, open, and transparent--and face the pain of past hits to move toward the triumphant future God has for them. Damaged but Not Destroyed will give you tools to identify the impact of your damage, see yourself the way God sees you, and realize that healing is all about progression, not perfection. No matter how badly you've messed up, and no matter the pain you've experienced, nothing can destroy the God-given value of your life. It's time to turn your damage into destiny! You may be damaged, but you are not destroyed.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 158.1
Format: Books
Summary: "The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and Crazy Faith wants you to know that no matter how badly you've messed up, no matter what hardship or pain you've experienced, nothing can destroy the priceless, God-given value of your life"-- Underneath our designer clothes, makeup, jewelry, and photo filters are cracks left by abuse, mistakes, rejection, and disappointment. Bestselling author and pastor Michael Todd reveals his own damage: the hits he's experienced from trauma, dumb choices, and lingering struggles passed down through generations. Using candid stories, engaging illustrations, and biblical wisdom, he encourages readers to be H.O.T.--humble, open, and transparent--and face the pain of past hits to move toward the triumphant future God has for them. Damaged but Not Destroyed will give you tools to identify the impact of your damage, see yourself the way God sees you, and realize that healing is all about progression, not perfection. No matter how badly you've messed up, and no matter the pain you've experienced, nothing can destroy the God-given value of your life. It's time to turn your damage into destiny! You may be damaged, but you are not destroyed.
Wrapped with a beau : a novel
Author: Vale, Lillie, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F VALE
Format: Books
Summary: "As a successful film liaison, Elisha Rowe has her heart set on one thing and one thing only: putting her hometown back on the map. So, when she gets the chance to secure the long-hoped-for sequel to Sleighbells under Starlight, a beloved holiday movie, she's willing to do whatever it takes to make sure everything goes smoothly. Unfortunately, that includes claiming to have already gotten permission to film at the historic Christmas house--permission she was very much denied by the gorgeous new owner. City boy Ves Hollins is only back in Piney Peaks long enough to sell the house he inherited from his great-aunt. The holidays have always been tough for Ves, and it's not any easier when he's distracted by memories of a Christmas long, long ago, and the irresistible charm of neighbor Elisha. He has no plans to put down roots or fall in love...even if Elisha unravels his hesitations like a bad Christmas sweater..." --
Published: 2023
Call Number: F VALE
Format: Books
Summary: "As a successful film liaison, Elisha Rowe has her heart set on one thing and one thing only: putting her hometown back on the map. So, when she gets the chance to secure the long-hoped-for sequel to Sleighbells under Starlight, a beloved holiday movie, she's willing to do whatever it takes to make sure everything goes smoothly. Unfortunately, that includes claiming to have already gotten permission to film at the historic Christmas house--permission she was very much denied by the gorgeous new owner. City boy Ves Hollins is only back in Piney Peaks long enough to sell the house he inherited from his great-aunt. The holidays have always been tough for Ves, and it's not any easier when he's distracted by memories of a Christmas long, long ago, and the irresistible charm of neighbor Elisha. He has no plans to put down roots or fall in love...even if Elisha unravels his hesitations like a bad Christmas sweater..." --
Starting a business 101 : from creating a business plan and sticking to a budget to marketing and making a profit, your essential primer to starting a business
Author: Cagan, Michele, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 658.11
Format: Books
Summary: This indispensable guide for those looking to start their own business provides all the essential information for overcoming any obstacle thrown in their way during the process. "Starting a business can be an overwhelming and difficult process. From creating a business plan and budget to hiring employees and paying taxes, there are a myriad of things that need to happen on a relatively quick timeline. In Starting a Business 101, you will learn everything you need to know to start a successful business and handle any obstacle that is thrown your way during the process." --Amazon.com
Published: 2023
Call Number: 658.11
Format: Books
Summary: This indispensable guide for those looking to start their own business provides all the essential information for overcoming any obstacle thrown in their way during the process. "Starting a business can be an overwhelming and difficult process. From creating a business plan and budget to hiring employees and paying taxes, there are a myriad of things that need to happen on a relatively quick timeline. In Starting a Business 101, you will learn everything you need to know to start a successful business and handle any obstacle that is thrown your way during the process." --Amazon.com
Prophet song
Author: Lynch, Paul, 1977- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F LYNCH
Format: Books
Summary: "On a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find two officers from Ireland's newly formed secret police on her step. They have arrived to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist. Ireland is falling apart, caught in the grip of a government turning toward tyranny. As the life she knows and the ones she loves disappear before her eyes, Eilish must contend with the dystopian logic of her new, unraveling country. How far will she go to save her family? And what-or who-is she willing to leave behind? Exhilarating, terrifying, and surprisingly intimate, Prophet Song offers a shocking vision of a country at war and a deeply human portrait of a mother's fight to hold her family together"--
Published: 2023
Call Number: F LYNCH
Format: Books
Summary: "On a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find two officers from Ireland's newly formed secret police on her step. They have arrived to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist. Ireland is falling apart, caught in the grip of a government turning toward tyranny. As the life she knows and the ones she loves disappear before her eyes, Eilish must contend with the dystopian logic of her new, unraveling country. How far will she go to save her family? And what-or who-is she willing to leave behind? Exhilarating, terrifying, and surprisingly intimate, Prophet Song offers a shocking vision of a country at war and a deeply human portrait of a mother's fight to hold her family together"--
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