Review: ‘What Artists Wear,’ by Charlie Porter
What artists’ wardrobes can tell us about their methods, their personal lives and politics — and even about ourselves.
Selma Blair Has a Soft Spot for Holocaust Books
“I am drawn to the idea of continuing to bear witness to that horrible time,” says the actor, whose new book is “Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up.”
Review: ‘You Have a Friend in 10A,’ by Maggie Shipstead
On Maggie Shipstead’s wide-ranging, escapist story collection, “You Have a Friend in 10A.”
'Fly Girl' and 'The Great Stewardess Rebellion' recount journeys toward empowerment
Novelist Ann Hood, whose Fly Girl paints a picture of her time as a flight attendant, was a beneficiary of the fight by the women profiled in Nell McShane Wulfhart's book to be treated professionally.
(Image credit: Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR)
Everything You Thought You Knew, and Why You’re Wrong
A scientist and policy analyst examines the systems that rule our world, denounces easy solutions and makes the case for uncertainty.
Newly Published, From the California Desert to Capitol Hill
A selection of books published this week.
New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers: May 15, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 5/10/2022 9:00:00 PM
Delivered: 5/10/2022 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.
New York Times Fiction Bestsellers: May 15, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 5/10/2022 8:00:00 PM
Delivered: 5/10/2022 8:00:00 PM
Review: “The Hurting Kind: Poems,” by Ada Limón
In “The Hurting Kind,” Ada Limón stands with her readers before the frightening mysteries and hopeful uncertainties of the everyday.
What Makes Art Great? Two Comic Novels Hazard a Guess.
“Saint Sebastian’s Abyss,” by Mark Haber, and “The Longcut,” by Emily Hall, are narrated by intense devotees of art.
Inside a Gated Paradise, Evil Breeds and Strikes
In Fernanda Melchor’s novel “Paradais,” there are no angels, only devils of different variety.
Book Review: ‘Bitter Orange Tree,’ by Jokha Alharthi
In Jokha Alharthi’s novel “Bitter Orange Tree,” thwarted desires are passed down through generations.
A Novel Imagines the Next Wave of Refugees: Americans
In Ken Kalfus’s novel “2 A.M. in Little America,” a civil war in the United States has led to mass migration in an unfriendly world.
Don Lee’s Long War on Asian American Stereotypes
“The Partition,” Lee’s new story collection, is a return to form, offering a kaleidoscopic vision of Asian American life.
What if We Could Relive Our Golden Ages?
“Time Shelter,” a novel by the Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov, considers whether nostalgia is curative or pernicious.
Teen Marshmallow Mania
Open to teens. Registration required. Compete to make the most magnificent marshmallow creation. Winner will be voted on by the group and receive a WaWa gift card. All materials provided. Please advise staff of any food allergies. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
The Perfect Daughter Vanished on Prom Night. The Question Is: Why?
In Casey McQuiston’s Y.A. debut, “I Kissed Shara Wheeler,” a queer teenage rebel is on the hunt to find her school’s missing golden girl, who, it turns out, is hiding a few secrets.
In her new poems, Ada Limón argues for turning a delicate attention to the world
The award-winning poet's new collection, The Hurting Kind, is a testament to the power of sensitivity and to the reality that the world is here to both guide us and lead us astray.
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Review: ‘The Mind and the Moon,’ by Daniel Bergner
In “The Mind and the Moon,” Daniel Bergner explores how much we know — and how much we don’t — about mental health.
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