Posts from Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

Grab some pomade, fix your hair, and get ready to have a blast!

Manhattanhenge is coming, and we’ve made a reading list to celebrate!

If you're looking for a lengthy fantasy series to really sink your teeth into, then find a comfy chair, pour yourself a hot mug of your favorite brew, and get ready to get lost in worlds unknown!

The speaker, author and CEO of 'Happier,' discusses her reading, cooking, writing and how to maintain happiness and mental well being.

The key difference between works of fantasy and works of any other genre can be summed up in one word: magic.

The history of fantasy is as old as humanity itself.

New to manga? Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry—we’re here to help!

It's the time of year to look back and reflect on our favorite reads of 2019. Here's a roundup of the most loved books of the year from our Mid-Manhattan librarians.

From picture books to novels and cookbooks, take a look at patrons' favorite books to give as gifts.

Dystopian and apocalyptic fiction have been narrative mainstays since George Orwell's "1984" and Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451." If this captures your imagination, check out our recommendations!

Looking for new titles in your favorite subgenres? We've gathered a list of book bundles, from true crime to cozy mysteries to video game fiction.

December 4 is National Cookie Day, the perfect time to enjoy this year's selection of literary cookie recipes!

Food is such an integral part of any society, so it's no wonder many stories revolve around food prep, design, and enjoyment. With our favorite food-related manga, you'll get all the drama, recipes, and limitless food possibilities. Douzo meshiagare!

Peek at the spooky picks from our last Open Book Hour at Mid-Manhattan Library, from the Monstress collection and Walking Dead comic novels to Stephen King and Agatha Christie.

Stephen King has written more than 90 novels and 200 short stories, as one of the most prolific and popular authors in modern literature. If you're ready to delve into the work of the Master of Horror, we can help! Find recommendations on his story collections, most widely read titles, and 1,000-plus-page epics.

If you had to name an artist or writer from the Beat Generation, the core male group may first come to mind: Huncke, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kerouac. But a group of women were creating their own literary works, and are considered by some to be the unsung heroes of the movement.

What books would the endearing (often exasperating) personalities of Dunder Mifflin be reading?

Readers at the Mid-Manhattan Library offer their recommendations for books about people who make it work against the odds.

Where are the western heroines who take after Annie Oakley or Stagecoach Mary? Well we've got them right here, with a list of our favorite western literature featuring female leads.