During the week, it can be tough to stay on top of everything. On Fridays, though, we suggest kicking back to catch up on all the delightful literary reading the internet has to offer. Don’t have the time to hunt for good reads? Never fear. We've rounded up the best bookish reading of the week for you.
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We Read...
The most influential books written about race in America chosen by National Book Award winner Ibram X. Kendi and New Orleans literature for Mardi Gras. Do you know the politics behind Dr. Seuss's books? Take our quiz to find out. Fake news isn't new. Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man must be read. It's Women's History Month! Have you perused Louisa May Alcott's notes for her novel, Little Women? 34 books by women of color: yes, please. If you've been thinking about cracking into John Steinbeck's work, we have a guide to getting started for you. We have some great quotes from W.E.B. Dubois.
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TGIF:
No need to get up! Join our librarians from the home, office, playground — wherever you have internet access — for book recs on Twitter by following our handle @NYPLrecommends from 10 AM to 11 AM every Friday. This week, we're taking a break, but you can check NYPL Recommends any time for more suggestions.
Whooooo needs a new book for the weekend? Tell us one you like and we'll suggest another, until 11 AM EST. #FridayReadspic.twitter.com/6CfAWSMDss
— NYPL Recommends (@NYPLRecommends) February 24, 2017
What did you read?
If you read something fantastic this week, share with our community of readers in the comment section below.