NYPL #FridayReads: The Talk About Vintage Wine Edition May 26, 2017
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.
We Read...
Funny poetry in honor of Alexander Pope. Stock up on free audiobooks before you hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend travels. We've got lots of cool old wine menus dating back to the 19th century. These female journalists throughout history amaze us. Helen Bernstein Award winner Jane Mayer discusses how the Koch brothers have asserted their influence and interests in American politics. And if you love true crime, it's time you see our database of historical detectives and crime. Pro tip: if you want to write, drink coffee. We're fascinated by the romantic interests of ordinary women and they art they've created as a result.
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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. Or, you can check NYPL Recommends any day of the week for more suggestions.
Who needs a new book to read? Tell us something you've liked and we'll suggest another, until 11 AM ET. #FridayReads pic.twitter.com/4iMv1xLIec
— NYPL Recommends (@NYPLRecommends) May 19, 2017
@samanthahmackie We have had the same exact problem... have you read FATES & FURIES by Lauren Groff? @legroff #FridayReads
— NYPL Recommends (@NYPLRecommends) May 19, 2017
@samanthahmackie @NYPLRecommends ❤️ (try Exit West by Mohsin Hamid?)
— Lauren Groff (@legroff) May 19, 2017
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