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Waiting for the National Book Award Finalists? Try These.
The five candidates that made it to the last round of the esteemed National Book Awards—the top honor for American literature—are particularly exciting this year.While the finalists soak up all the...
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Running and Reading Into the NYC Marathon and Beyond
As I make my way into Central Park, a little over 23 miles, the crowd’s loud cheering is a reminder of the finish line ahead. I try to pick up the pace, but my legs are angrily screaming at me to stop....
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Literary Getaways for Teen Read Week
Someone smart once said, “Reading gives you a place to go when you have to stay where you are.”During Teen Read Week, the Young Adult Library Services Association encourages teens to pick up a new book...
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Job and Employment Links for the Week of October 25
FDNY Outreach will present an Information session on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 10 am - 2 pm, for career opportunities as: EMT, Paramedic and Firefighter at the Queens Career Center, 168-25 Jamaica...
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Remembering Vera B. Williams
Social justice issues aren't usually the provenance of children's books, but esteemed author Vera B. Williams, who died last week at 88, made it hers.Williams deftly painted realistic portraits of...
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We're Listening: Log In Feature Added to Website Navigation
We value your feedback. In response to your comments, calls, and emails, today we've released a new version of our website navigation that includes a log in feature. This will provide you with quicker...
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Ta-Nehisi Coates's Reading List
Last night Ta-Nehisi Coates, the author of the current bestseller Between the World and Me and National Correspondent for The Atlantic, was at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture as part...
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Ask the Author: Sloane Crosley
Sloane Crosley comes to Books at Noon this week to discuss her latest book, The Clasp.When and where do you like to read?At home (could be my home, could be someone else's) or in a park. I don't do...
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Booktalking "Why Kids Kill" by Peter Langman
Some kids are abused, and many suffer teasing at the hands of peers. Some kids have psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia and schizotypal disorders. A few people are psychopaths. Despite all of...
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12 YA Books I Can't Wait To Read In 2016
I love new books and continuations to my favorite series. Here are some recommendations of books I can’t wait to read next year:The first book on my list is Truthwitch by Susan Dennard. Truthwitch...
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Announcing the Five Library Lions Honorees of 2015
On November 2, we will be recognizing five outstanding individuals for their achievements in the fields of art, culture, scholarship, and letters by naming them Library Lions at The New York Public...
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2015: Celebrating 70 Years
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is a time to celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.This year marks 70 years since...
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Quiz: Which Poet Wrote It?
Some lines of poetry enter the zeitgeist, assuming a life of their own beyond the constraints of the poem. We've rounded up some of the most iconic, and we're asking you to match them to the poets who...
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Evelyn Waugh and His "Most Offensive Work"
NYPL Digital Collections, Billy Rose Theatre Division.October 28 marks the birthday of Evelyn Waugh: novelist, journalist, biographer, professional curmudgeon. He was a versatile author whose work in...
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New York Times Read Alikes: November 1, 2015
Secret pasts, government coverups, global intrigue and, of course, The Martian. If you are looking for more, here are a few read alikes for the top 5 bestsellers this week. #1 Recommendations for...
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How to Research Dutch Ancestors
Dutch folk dancers and singers, New York World's Fair, 1939. Image ID: 1673859Led by English explorer Henry Hudson, the Dutch first arrived in the land now known as New York City in 1609. The Dutch...
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Prepping for Book Riot Live
The fine folks at Book Riot are celebrating reading life the weekend of Nov. 7-8, with dozens of amazing speakers heading to our hometown for Book Riot Live.Get ready—or participate from afar, if you...
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October Reader's Den: Just Call Me Superhero, Part 2
"I didn't want to think about how funny a man would have to be to defelct attention from his face."Welcome back to the October 2015 edition of the Reader's Den! We are at part 2 of 3 of our discussion...
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Podcast #84: Shaquille O'Neal on Germany, Rap, and Slam Dunks
Subscribe on iTunes.In 1992, as the number one NBA draft pick, Shaquille O'Neal was chosen by the Orlando Magic. He would be named Rookie of the Year during his first season, and eventually win three...
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Still Curious after 'Curious Incident'?
Before The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time hit Broadway, it was a fantastic novel by Mark Haddon. Fifteen-year-old Christopher is a brilliant boy with a differently wired brain, who's...
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