Posts by Gregory Stall

This event is a must for New York history buffs!

His book, Broadway: A History of New York City in Thirteen Miles, is a social history of American's most famous street.

How cars changed the lives of black Americans in ways that were both significant and unexpected.

Bob Garfield, co-host of the Peabody Award-winning radio show, On the Media, will join media critic Ken Auletta for a conversation at Grand Central Library in January. In advance of the event, check out some of Garfield's thoughts on the media's role in public affairs.

He's written for a staggering list of publications and outlets, from The Village Voice and NPR to Creem, Blender, and Playboy. Rock critic Robert Christgau spoke with us to preview his upcoming NYPL author talk later in 2019.

The author reveals his inspiration and research process in chronicling the African American workforce that kept Grand Central Terminal moving for roughly half the 20th century.

Meet the author who's spent time within the subcultures of U.S. conspiracy, from the UFO research community and New Age conferences, to the anti-vaccine world and white supremacist rallies.

We talked with the graphic novel writer-artist about his creative process, first library experiences, and upcoming NYPL Talk at Grand Central Library.

Sixty years ago, American poet, novelist, and short-story author Sylvia Plath arrived at the Yaddo artist community, where she experienced a breakthrough in her poetry. To commemorate that defining moment, archivist and editor Peter K. Steinberg will talk about Plath at NYPL - and we talked with him.

As a Filipino-Egyptian-American, Gharib shares her unique experiences in her acclaimed graphic novel, and answers our questions in advance of her NYPL Talk in October.

In anticipation of an NYPL Talk on the electrifying Miles Davis, we chat with the program's moderator about a specific period in Davis's illustrious career, and the collections that will be part of the presentation. Check out the Q&A, and then join us in September!

Beginning September 9, writer, editor, and James Thurber House founding director Michael J. Rosen will conduct an NYPL Talk about Thurber across three Library locations. In this interview, Rosen discusses his upcoming talk and favorite works by the famed author and humorist.

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