Quirky Family Adventures for Fans of The Addams Family
by Ruth Guerrier-Pierre, Children's Librarian, Kips Bay Library
October 25, 2021
If you enjoy the antics of this macabre and eccentric family, you may enjoy these stories, aimed at middle grade readers, of other quirky family adventures.
Walking In A Winter Movie Wonderland: Christmas Films for Adults
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
December 23, 2020
In these quarantine times, seeing a movie at home might be one of the safest celebration options. Season's greetings and happy home viewing!
Where to Start with Stephen King
by Amanda Pagan, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
October 24, 2019
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.
A Beginner's Guide to Mecha
by Amanda Pagan, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
April 4, 2019
Robots. Cyborgs. Androids. Space stations. They all make up the manga and anime genre known as mecha. Read about the history of mecha, and discover our comprehensive list of recommended manga, movies, and TV series.
Where to Start with Werewolves: Super Blood Wolf Moon Edition!
by Amanda Pagan, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
January 18, 2019
With the upcoming Super Blood Wolf Moon, we’ve put together a list of recommendations based on, you guessed it, our favorite supernatural wolf-creature: the werewolf!
Books Go to the Movies: A Reading List from Open Book Night
by Cynthia Chaldekas, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
April 26, 2017
Our discussion in our March Open Book Night: Books Go to the Movies covered a lot of ground. Movies and books strike a chord with everyone and we all had something to say.
5 Films Noir Inspired by Novels
by Zanny Love
February 6, 2017
A review of 5 mystery novels and the films noir that they inspired.
What Are You Reading? Lemony Snicket Edition
by NYPL Staff
August 8, 2016
Handler attends the American Library Association Conference each year, promoting literacy and library excellence through his Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity award. The book signing gave me the opportunity to ask him a few questions.
By Grabthar's Hammer: 25 Sci-Fi Movies to Thrill and Move You
by Crystal Chen, Woodstock Library
January 13, 2016
Twenty-five contemporary classics of the sci-fi kind. And remember, if you ever stumble across a time machine: just leave it alone.
Antiheroes in Graphic Novels
by Chasity Moreno
December 14, 2015
These characters often work outside of the law, and depending on the situation may be friend or foe to someone in distress. Read on for some of our favorite comic book antiheroes.
What to Read While You're Waiting for 'The Girl on the Train' Movie
by Jenny Baum, Supervising Adult Librarian, Jefferson Market Library
December 14, 2015
The Girl on the Train movie is slated to be released October 7, 2016. As that is still a ways away, here are some novel releases to tide you over.
The Hunger Games Is Over, Now What? 10 Books to Take Its Place
by Tabrizia Jones, Young Adult Librarian, Sedgwick Library
November 19, 2015
The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa: Alison Sekemento, a vampire, must pass as a human in order to stay with a group of rebels who are in search for a legend, a possible cure that for the disease that killed off most of human civilization. If you're not sick of vampires, a great readalike book for dystopian readers.
A Film From Afar: You Are the Apple of My Eye
by Joe Pascullo, Grand Central Library
June 30, 2015
There are only constant three things in life that have the ability to never get old, and cause everyone to gush indescribable joy: baseball, foreign cinema, and anything inside the genus of comic books/graphic novels/manga. Here, we'll help you reach nirvana by giving you a nudge in the right direction.
Waiting for "Downton Abbey" 2015!
by Anne Rouyer, Supervising Librarian, Mulberry Street Library
April 13, 2015
It’s going to be rough wait, but we will do it together and somehow find other books and films to fill the Downton-sized hole in our hearts.
Books on Film: Celebrate the 2015 Oscars!
by Thomas Knowlton, Outreach Librarian, MyLibraryNYC
February 18, 2015
Are you planning to watch the Academy Awards this Sunday? Many of the featured films began life as books!
What to Read After Fifty Shades of Grey... The Movie
by Christel Ellis, George Bruce Library
February 17, 2015
More books that capture the similar essence, theme and 'feel' of FSOG.
36 Fifty Shades of Grey Read-Alikes
by Lilian Calix
February 5, 2015
The much anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey film will be released February 13, 2015. Here are 36 Shades of read-alike titles.
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.
11 YA Books That I Can't Wait to See On Screen
by Lilian Calix
December 1, 2014
In the past few years many YA books have been successfully turned into films. Here are the next handful to get screen treatment.
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.”