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The Recovering
The Recovering
May 3, 2018
In The Recovering, author Leslie Jamison confronts her own alcoholism with the help of a chorus of famous drinking writers: Raymond Carver, Jean Rhys, Charles Jackson, and Denis Johnson, to name a few. …
Travels with Neil Peart
Travels with Neil Peart
June 28, 2018
He's a drummer! He's a biker! He's both and thanks to NPL you can read all about it.
Raise your hand if you know who Neil Peart is. That’s right…
Cover Me: Songs You Never Knew You Never Knew
Cover Me: Songs You Never Knew You Never Knew
July 26, 2018
Writer, writer. Who's the songwriter?
Ok friends. It’s been a fun Summer Challenge. Did you meet your goal? If not, I’ve got…
Designated Survivor (Season One)
Designated Survivor (Season One)
August 23, 2018
He's trying to save the world again. This time from the Oval Office.
August is my least favorite month. It’s just too hot to do anything…
After Kathy Acker: A Literary Biography
After Kathy Acker: A Literary Biography
May 7, 2018
Literature's fiercest firebrand gets a critical biography from the wife of her ex-lover.
Kathy Acker made a career of splicing public…
Never Buy a Lemon Again
Never Buy a Lemon Again
April 2, 2018
When I was a sophomore in high school, a friend got the birthday gift every 16-year-old dreams of: a brand new car! I’m not ashamed to admit that it sparked a bit of jealousy when I saw it next to the beat up ‘72…
Summer Challenge Edition: Picture Book Biographies of Musical Greats
Summer Challenge Edition: Picture Book Biographies of Musical Greats
May 15, 2018
There are a bevy of picture book biographies about musicians, artists, and singers from all genres! Add some rock, jazz, folk, swing, blues, and hip hop to your reading…
Puppet Show Premiere: Momotaro
Puppet Show Premiere: Momotaro
May 9, 2018
Check out the latest puppet show from Wishing Chair Productions, for fans of Japanese culture and folk tales!
Momotaro…
Celebrate Mom with Books
Celebrate Mom with Books
May 8, 2018
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, let’s highlight some picture books that star our #1 fans – moms!
Is Mommy? by Victoria…