Atlantic County Library System

Overlooked No More: Mariama Bâ, Voice of African Feminism

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 6:47pm

By Steven Moity

She became a literary star in Senegal with novels that addressed women’s issues as the country, newly free from French colonial rule, was discovering its identity.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Evan Gershkovich, U.S. Journalist Imprisoned in Russia, Will Publish a Memoir

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 4:57pm

By Alexandra Alter and Katie Robertson

The memoir, which will cover his time in prison and Russia’s move toward autocracy, will be published by Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Stanley Tucci on His New Book, ‘What I Ate in One Year’

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 4:11pm

The actor and renowned foodie talks about his eating habits and his food diary, and we look at the fiction and nonfiction titles up for the National Book Award.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

A Woman Won South Korea’s First Literature Nobel. That Says a Lot.

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 11:39am

By Motoko Rich and Choe Sang-Hun

While Han Kang’s victory was celebrated as a crowning cultural achievement for her country, her work also represents a form of rebellion against its culture.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Harvey Awards Inducts 5 Comic Creators to Hall of Fame

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 11:00am

By George Gene Gustines

The inductees are being recognized for work on G.I. Joe, Mad magazine, manga and mutants. They will be honored at New York Comic Con.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

8 ‘S.N.L.’ Books and Cast Member Memoirs for 8H Superfans

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 9:59am

By Dave Itzkoff

Oral histories and rollicking memoirs by former “S.N.L.” cast members like Molly Shannon and Leslie Jones take you behind the scenes of the comedy juggernaut.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews