Posts by Carrie McBride

If you were captivated by the movie and want to keep learning about these people, this era, and the Black Panthers, we have some suggestions to go deeper into the history.

Whether or not you pay much attention to Hollywood awards, you many enjoy reading some of the works that these films and television series were adapted from either as companions to a show or film you've enjoyed or on their own worthy merits.

For librarians who love and promote books for children and young adults, the Youth Media Awards are as good as it gets. See if your favorite took home a prize this year!

Authors have an obvious connection to bookstores so it's no surprise that booksellers and bookstores have provided fodder for some terrific reads. Below you'll find both fiction and nonfiction titles that will take you inside these venerated spaces and into the world of books and those who love them.

We're delighted that the second episode of the new podcast Spark & Fire featuring author Susan Orlean sharing how her book The Orchid Thief came to be, is dedicated to the New York Public Library for "creating a love for reading and supporting great writers."

From a 'Year of Less' to a 'Year of Yes,' these authors went way beyond making small resolutions or minor modifications to their lives.

How closely did you follow along with literary news this year?

Did you already get a jump-start on the holidays by watching all eight episodes of the Christmas-themed Netflix series Dash & Lily? If you did and were charmed, but also feel a little glum that the series is over so soon, we have some YA books in mind that can help recreate the magic.

Thanksgiving may be downsized this year for many people, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on a delectable meal. If you relish trying out new recipes and making the day special, there are plenty of food and cooking magazines you can pore over from home with your library card.

Did you wake up this morning with a jittery, excited, anything-can-happen feeling? We did, too! And why not, it's one of the most anticipated days of the year—Prime Day.

On your marks, get set, read! (Then bake!)

A feminist icon to generations of women and girls and, in her later years, an unexpected pop culture hero, Ginsburg's life and career are inspiring to many.

The pandemic has pushed the Tour to late summer so there's still time to familiarize yourself with it if you've been missing sports.

The nominations announced today were a reminder of the dark dramas and clever comedies that formerly occupied our evenings, many of which we hope to see again in future seasons.

If you're looking for some light summer reading, a walk down this reading memory lane is only a few clicks away with your library card.

Whether you love to cook or approach it from a more utilitarian perspective, it's a wonderful skill (and art) to share with and pass on to a child.

From the horror classic 'Carrie' to contemporary romance 'Deacon Locke Went to Prom', there's a prom book for whatever mood you're in.

Whether you're a completist or have just dabbled in a few books, we're betting that some knowledge of Nancy and her capers has seeped into your consciousness.

Oh, what you can do with a potato!