Posts by Carrie McBride

The Greatest Commencement Speeches, in Book Form

Perhaps the extra boost of inspiration grads need as they transition to a new phase of life with more uncertainty than ever.

Much Ado About Shakespeare: Modern Adaptations & Retellings

These books take the central themes that Shakespeare explored and gives them new settings, characters and interpretations.

E-Books for Kids to Learn Coding at Home

It's a parent-kid win-win.

Vintage Postcards to Celebrate Easter

Who can ever get enough of bunnies playing baseball?

Expand Your Reading Horizons with a Selection from the International Booker Prize Shortlist

The prize honors authors and translators equally.

Get Spirited Away by Books About Magic & Magicians

“Look at this life—all mystery and magic.” —Harry Houdini

Hang in There, Parents: Craft, Art & Activity E-Books to Help Keep Your Kids Busy

If you're looking for ideas of things to make and do, the Library has plenty of books to get you started.

NYPL Connect: Keep in Touch with Our Digital Resources

Sign up for the NYPL Connect e-newsletter to stay up-to-date with Library resources available during our temporary closure.

Help Fellow New Yorkers Out by "Returning" Digital Materials As Soon As You're Done

The sooner you return your digital materials, the sooner someone else can use them.

#LiteraryMarchMadness 2020: Book Series Edition

Who will prevail???

A Bit O' Blarney: Vintage St. Patrick's Day Postcards

"The day that brings a smile To every son and daughter Of dear old Erin's Isle"

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Putting a Book on Hold (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Placing a hold is only three simple steps: search, click, pick it up!

A Book List of Women Standing Up Around the World

Women are raising their voices and organizing for change across the globe. Books to Celebrate

Great Books About Sleep That Are Worth Losing Sleep Over

Fiction, non-fiction and memoirs by epically bad sleepers.

Women's History Month Reads: "Ordinary" Women Who Made Extraordinary Contributions

We may not know their names, but we can learn their stories and be inspired by their resolve, their sacrifices and their courage.

Celebrate Women's History Events With Us At the Library

Movie screenings, author talks, poetry readings, a Women's Jazz Festival, a Jeopardy competition and much more.

To Have & To Hold: Download and Print Our 125 Books We Love List

Tally up the ones you've read and circle what's next, bring copies to your book club group, mail one to a friend...

In a Mardi Gras Mood? Check Out These Mysteries Set in the Big Easy

If you're looking for a dose of New Orleans, perhaps no other genre captures its distinctive culture like mysteries.

Uplifting Comfort Reads for Days When You Just Can't

They're as good as a warm bowl of soup.

Was it Love at First Line? Match the Opening Sentence to the Book

You only have one chance to make a first impression.