Farewell Sir Pratchett, Welcome to Discworld
by Linnea Moosman
March 17, 2015
There is no way to accurately describe the impact Terry Pratchett and his works have made on the world. It is difficult enough to explain what they meant to me. I read my first Discworld book two years ago (Going Postal). As of this month, I have read 29 out the 40 books in the series and they have become an integral part of me.
Quantum Leap, Do You Copy? Goodbye Leonard Nimoy
by J. Souce, AskNYPL
March 9, 2015
The best place to find the answers to existential, scientific, and any other deep questions you're pondering is, of course, the Library.
Waiting for "Outlander"
by Anne Rouyer, Supervising Librarian, Mulberry Street Library
March 6, 2015
Way way back, in 1990, I wandered into a Portland, Oregon bookstore and found a romance novel, set in Scotland, involving time travel and I was hooked! Since then, it’s been a 25 year odyssey of reading and waiting. Outlander finally returns to TV on April 4.
10 Best Spock Moments in Star Trek: The Original Series
by Nancy Aravecz, Jefferson Market Library
February 27, 2015
In honor of the late, great, Leonard Nimoy, here’s a list of Spock’s greatest moments. May he live long and prosper in our memories. Nimoy was a talented actor, photographer, and poet, who relished in playing the outsider, and inspired generations.
While You Wait to See Mockingjay... More Dystopian Fiction!
by Jenny Baum, Supervising Adult Librarian, Jefferson Market Library
January 29, 2015
Suzanne Collins's book Mockingjay has been split into two films. Here's a list of fiction titles to tide you over until Part Two comes out in November, or until you get a chance to see Part One.
Children's Literary Salon in Retrospect: Science Fiction on January 3, 2015
by Miranda McDermott, Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
January 29, 2015
Authors and librarians weighed in on the subject of sci-fi in children's books at the event earlier this month.
We Know You Love to Talk About Books: Announcing the 2015 Reader's Den Online Book Discussion Schedule
by Elizabeth Waters, AskNYPL
December 29, 2014
Are you making your New Year's Resolutions? Is one of them to read more or to connect more with other readers? We would love to see you in the Reader's Den, NYPL's online book discussion, in 2015!
December Reader's Den: Consider Phlebas Part 3
by Joshua Soule, Spuyten Duyvil Library
December 29, 2014
Considering the scale of destruction wrought in a galaxy-wide war, can either civilization fit Horza's bill as being on the side of life?
December Reader's Den: Consider Phlebas Part 2
by Joshua Soule, Spuyten Duyvil Library
December 11, 2014
This week I'd like to delve into the character of Horza, why he is nearly fanatical in his pursuit of the missing Mind and what you think makes him tick.
Six YA Fantasy Books About Dragons
by Lilian Calix
December 8, 2014
"Here be Dragons" in these book series by Melissa de la Cruz, Michael Johnston, Mari Mancusi, Sophie Jordan, Garth Nix, Carrie Vaughn, and Julie Kagawa.
Best Books for Teens 2014!
by Anne Rouyer, Supervising Librarian, Mulberry Street Library
December 5, 2014
The list includes a selection of 25 novels, non-fiction books, and graphic novels chosen by a committee of Young Adult librarians who work with teens in NYPL’s neighborhood branches.
Eight Underrated Young Adult Fantasy Series
by Lilian Calix
October 27, 2014
Fins, The Syrena Legacy, Lumatere Chronicles and more.
Page-Turners for All Tastes
by Lynn Lobash, Manager of Reader Services
October 27, 2014
Our reader asked us to recommend a good page turner for a long plane ride. Here are some titles you will want to read in one sitting from a variety of genres.
Spotlight on Author Alyson Noël
by Lilian Calix
October 21, 2014
Alyson Noël has written multiple book series. One of her bestselling series is The Immortals Series.
Spotlight on Author Claudia Gray
by Lilian Calix
October 20, 2014
Claudia Gray is a YA author known for her bestselling Evernight series.
Spotlight on Author Kristin Cashore
by Lilian Calix
October 17, 2014
Graceling is set in the seven kingdoms a land where people who are born with magical powers are called “Gracelings.”
Spotlight on Author Richelle Mead
by Lilian Calix
October 15, 2014
Richelle Mead has written five book series. Three of them are adult series and two are YA series. Her debut series was published in 2007.
The Young Elites by Marie Lu and Proxy by Alex London
by Lilian Calix
October 10, 2014
Author Marie Lu describes her new novel as an inspired mixture of X-Men, Game of Thrones and Assassin’s Creed 2! The novel, The Young Elites, is set during a 1300s Renaissance Italy, inspired dystopian land. The novel tells the tale of Adelina Amouteru.
Six YA Books I Can't Wait to Read in 2015
by Lilian Calix
October 9, 2014
Romance and fantasy to look forward to next year.
If You Like LOTR, GoT, and American Gods, Here's What to Read Next
by Lynn Lobash, Manager of Reader Services
October 6, 2014
If you liked Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and American Gods… here are some fantasy titles to consider reading next.
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