A Memoirist, Playwright and Mother of 9
In “Our Revolution,” Honor Moore sets out to understand her gifted, complicated mother and their relationship over time.
New & Noteworthy: Lorrie Moore’s Collected Stories, and More
A selection of recent books of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
When You Hate Your Neighbor, and Then Your Kids Start Dating
Therese Anne Fowler’s new novel, “A Good Neighborhood,” explores volatile issues of race and class in a Southern community.
The Women in Congress Who Are Making a Revolution
Jennifer Steinhauer’s “The Firsts” traces the experiences of the 35 women newly elected to Congress in 2018.
Step 1: Move to Peru. Step 2: Join the Marxist Struggle.
Andrew Altschul’s new novel, “The Gringa,” is based on the true story of Lori Berenson, a New Yorker-turned-leftist rebel.
The Case for Staying Single
In “At the Center of All Beauty,” Fenton Johnson argues that solitude is absolutely essential to the creative life.
Stop Telling Older Women to Step Aside
“In Our Prime,” by Susan J. Douglas, argues that boomer feminists hold the keys to a better kingdom.
Retirement and Taxes
Open to adults. Registration required. Build a strong retirement income strategy with the focus on retirement and taxes. Learn to use three core considerations to form the foundation of your strategy: risk assessment of assets, potential retirement income and taxation of retirement assets. Presented by Marc Catona, The Society for Financial Awareness.
‘MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed Bin Salman,’ by Ben Hubbard: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed Bin Salman,” by Ben Hubbard
Running Thousands of Miles in Search of Yourself
Noé Álvarez’s debut memoir, “Spirit Run,” chronicles the 6,000-mile marathon he undertook to connect with his Indigenous heritage — and his American present.
‘MBS’ Chronicles the Shockingly Young, Powerful and Ruthless Saudi Crown Prince
The new book by Ben Hubbard, The New York Times’s Beirut bureau chief, draws on dozens of interviews to yield a disturbing portrait of unchecked ambition.
Preschool Storytime
Recommended for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration requested. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce vocabulary & reinforce learning.
Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.
Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.
'The Mirror And The Light' Author Says Trilogy Is: 'The Central Project Of My Life'
The Mirror and the Light is beloved writer Hilary Mantel's last novel in her acclaimed series about Thomas Cromwell.
There's 'Every Reason' To Read This Charming Love Story On Ice
Sara Fujimura's new novel is a rich, emotionally layered story about two talented teenage ice-skaters learning to balance life on and off the ice — and also, a lot of deliciously detailed food.
(Image credit: Beth Novey/NPR)
Thomas Piketty Turns Marx on His Head
Piketty’s latest book, “Capital and Ideology,” takes a global overview to inequality and other pressing economic issues of our time.
Fast, Complex And Funny, 'Deacon King Kong' Is A Love Letter To New York City
James McBride's latest novel starts with a shooting: A broken down preacher shoots the local drug dealer, who dodges at the last minute, losing an ear — and kicking off a chain of consequences.
(Image credit: Beth Novey/NPR)
The twilight zone [DVD]. Season 1
Author: Serling, Rod, 1924-1975, creator. Kinberg, Simon, creator. Ramirez, Marco (Screenwriter), creator. Peele, Jordan, 1979- actor, narrator, creator. Nanjiani, Kumail, actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: TWILIGHT SEASON 1 DISC 1-2
Format: Video disc
Summary: Enter another dimension with Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg's modern take on the all-time classic.
Published: 2020
Call Number: TWILIGHT SEASON 1 DISC 1-2
Format: Video disc
Summary: Enter another dimension with Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg's modern take on the all-time classic.
Dark waters [Blu-ray]
Author: Haynes, Todd, film director. Correa, Mario, screenwriter. Carnahan, Matthew Michael, screenwriter. Ruffalo, Mark, film producer, actor. Hathaway, Anne, 1982- actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DARK BLU-RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything - his future, his family, and his own life - to expose the truth.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DARK BLU-RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything - his future, his family, and his own life - to expose the truth.
Dark waters [DVD]
Author: Haynes, Todd, film director. Correa, Mario (Screenwriter), screenwriter. Carnahan, Matthew Michael, screenwriter. Ruffalo, Mark, film producer, actor. Hathaway, Anne, 1982- actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DARK
Format: Video disc
Summary: Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything, his future, his family, and his own life to expose the truth.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DARK
Format: Video disc
Summary: Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything, his future, his family, and his own life to expose the truth.
The Addams family [Blu-ray]
Author: Tiernan, Greg, film director. Vernon, Conrad, film director, screenwriter, film producer. Lieberman, Matt, screenwriter. Rivinoja, Erica, screenwriter. Berman, Gail, 1956- film producer.
Published: 2020 2019
Call Number: ADDAMS BLU-RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families.
Published: 2020 2019
Call Number: ADDAMS BLU-RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families.
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