Atlantic County Library System

A Recovery Journey That Isn’t

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 2:00pm

By Tommy Orange

David Sanchez’ debut novel, “All Day Is a Long Time,” paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of life with addiction.

Is Civil War Coming to America?

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 1:00pm

By Ian Bassin

Two books, “How Civil Wars Start,” by Barbara F. Walter, and “The Next Civil War,” by Stephen Marche, examine if the United States is facing upheaval.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

Did John F. Kennedy and the Democrats Steal the 1960 Election?

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 12:00pm

By Jeff Shesol

“Campaign of the Century,” a new book by Irwin F. Gellman, revives an old contention that Richard Nixon actually won the presidency in 1960.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

‘Admissions,’ by Kendra James

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 8:39am

By Lacy Crawford

Kendra James was a legacy student at Taft, but wasn’t made to feel like a member of a proud tradition while she was there.

Source: NY Times Book Reviews

'Manifesto' is a story of dreams made real by never giving up

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 5:29am

By Hope Wabuke

One of the foremost writers of the age, Bernardine Evaristo unwinds her career and life — giving us a nonfiction bildungsroman that is a towering monument to the creative life of Black women.

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Source: NPR Book Reviews