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Colson Whitehead’s ‘Crook Manifesto’ wins $50,000 Gotham Prize for outstanding book about NYC
theGrio via AOL· 19 hours agos novel as the kind of book they had hoped to celebrate, one that captures “the city in all of its...
Telling the story, hearing the truth
The Day· 4 hours agoThursday’s observance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day was likely among the last ceremonies to include the presence of multiple veterans of that momentous battle. By 2029 ...
We asked Charlotte newsmakers what they’re reading this summer. Here’s what they told us.
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 5 days agoI saw it in the teen section at the library and thought it looked cute. It’s a story of high school...
Vickroy: Those books you truly love give you new insight into it — and yourself — every time you...
Chicago Tribune· 7 days agoIn “The Alchemist,” a young shepherd sets off to find his treasure in a faraway land. The quest...
Thurber Prize for American Humor awarded to S. E. Boyd
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoThe idea of adding an award for cartooning to the annual award for writing was inspired by the...
Trump case sheds light on people's struggle to find jobs after being convicted of felonies
WCSH 6 Portland· 5 days agoVoters on all sides have questions about how being convicted of several felonies would impact former...
‘The Women’ is the top local fiction bestseller
Seattle Times· 21 hours agoHere are this week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly.
Summer book recommendations by NCW Libraries staff
The Wenatchee World· 7 days agoNCW — Whether you’re picking your summer beach read, keeping the kids entertained, trying new cookbooks or searching for the next story collection, you...
Busy weekend packed with fun things to do in the Triad
Greensboro News & Record· 4 days agoMay 9, Liquid Pleasure; May 10, Special Occasion Band; May 11, Phatt City; May 16, Band of Oz; May...