Posts by Carrie McBride

Psychological thrillers, a sci-fi classic, historical fiction set in Japan, romance in Regency London, and a time travel mystery—check them out before you stream them.

"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer" is only good advice if you can tell the difference between the two.

Whether you're looking to enhance your hygge-ness through knitting, baking, sewing, or cozy decor or you just want to settle down with an entertaining magazine to read, here is just a small sampling of all the e-magazines available with your library card.

Kiese Laymon, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Will Smith, and more—here are the books that won an Image Award this year

If you've just seen the movies of this genre (most of which are adapted from books!), or you've only read 'Gone Girl' and 'The Girl on the Train,' then you've only hit the tip of the literary iceberg. 

Nominations for the 94th annual Academy Awards were announced this morning and, predictably, the literary world was well represented.

These photographs, from NYPL's vast Digital Collections, go as far back as 1895 and show some of the delights and challenges that snow brings to the city that never sleeps.

Forget the Oscars, Emmys, Tonys, and Grammys. If you love children's literature, the ALA Youth Media Awards are where it's at. 

As you await the start of the Winter Games, let's flash back to an earlier time in winter sports before high-tech gear, wicking fabrics, and...helmets. 

Whether you enjoy the escapism of another era or you like to learn about history through the lens of a resonant story, take a look at these newly-published historical fiction novels. 

If you were drawn into the 'Station Eleven' universe and are looking to stay "on the wheel," here are some reading suggestions for similar tales of survival after civilization's collapse, and moving forward from loss and seismic change.

Get up to speed below with lots of ideas for winter break fun! 

Take a break from the swirl of holiday activities to share a book with a young person in your life or, for older kids and teens, recommend a festive read to get them into the spirit of the season.

These holiday books are all newly published and will help get you in the most festive of moods before the holidays or extend the cozy feelings into the new year. We hope you can read one nestled all snug in your bed!

From book awards to publishing news and more, how well did you pay attention to the literary news this year?

These books—an assortment for all ages—will help put you in a celebratory mood as you light your candles, sing songs, spin dreidels, open gifts, and gather around the table with loved ones.

The trend of adapting books into film and television shows is at full throttle. Here are a list of adaptations that are out now or will be available soon. They include literary fiction, sci-fi and fantasy bestsellers, a children's classic, and even a few works of nonfiction. 

Set the kettle, turn off your phone, and cozy up with one of these new reads.

Hobbies, sports, fashion, history, news, animals, gaming—there's something for everyone from preschoolers to older teens.