Peter Alson's The Only Way To Play It tells the story of Nathan Fischer, a struggling 30-year-old painter who is supporting his wife and young daughter by playing poker in the cutthroat underground clubs of New York City, trying to weather the vagaries of luck that afflict card players and artists alike. In David Michaelis’ biography Eleanor, the […]
Tall trees, long vines, colorful birds- sounds like a dream, but when you’re lost in the Amazon, things can get spooky very quickly. Thankfully, some friendly fireflies help light the way! Join Antonio for a few spooky stories that end in smiles! Antonio Rocha (pronounced haw-sha) is an award winning internationally acclaimed storyteller. His unique […]
wJoin Latin Grammy nominee Sonia De Los Santos from home with En Casa con Sonia! Sing along to her beloved songs which celebrate the musical traditions of Latin America, learn about the stories that inspire her music, and get to know the work of some of her favorite artists. Acompaña a Sonia ¡desde casa! Canta […]
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Set in 1843, Finola Austin’s Brontë's Mistress tells the story of Lydia Robinson, known for her secret affair with Branwell Brontë, brother of the famous Brontë sisters. Dissecting Robinson’s complex character in an examination of a woman trapped in Victorian-era social mores, Austin’s thoughtfully researched work brings contemporary relevance to these historical characters. Joining her […]
Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi’s A Girl is A Body of Water follows Kirabo, a 12-year-old Ugandan girl raised by a group of women, trying to find and reconnect with the mother who abandoned her. It is a tale rich in the folklore of Uganda and an arresting exploration of what it means to be a modern […]
2020 National Book Award Finalist Shuggie Bain is an epic portrayal of a struggling working-class family in Glasgow, Scotland, during the Thatcher years. It's also a heartbreaking story of addiction, sexuality, and love. Shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize, Douglas Stuart’s astonishing debut leaves an indelible mark. Speaking with him is LGBTQ activist and writer […]
Brimming with glossy color photographs, Embellished celebrates the vision and artistry of Indian American fashion designer Naeem Khan – who has dressed Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, and Michelle Obama – and his impossibly chic world, the history of which is told through sought-after red-carpet dresses, elegant bridal gowns, and beautifully beaded and embroidered statement pieces […]
In Aren't You Forgetting Someone?: Essays from My Mid-Life Revenge, TV comedy writer Kari Lizer – creator of the award-winning TV show The New Adventures of Old Christine – offers a collection of essays about the challenges of being a woman of a certain age and all that comes with it, including unrealistic expectations and […]
In Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars., Joyce Carol Oates offers a gripping examination of contemporary America through the prism of a family tragedy: when a powerful parent dies, the bonds of family are tested and each of his children react in unexpected ways, not always well. Joining her is Lisa Birnbach, award-winning journalist, cultural commentator […]
Kelli Jo Ford’s Crooked Hallelujah tells the stories of four generations of Cherokee women, and their struggle as mothers and daughters to hold on to their connections to one another and their very ideas of home. She’s speaking with There There author Tommy Orange, whose own exploration of Native Americans in search of identity and meaning was shortlisted for […]
Writers & Lovers is Lily King’s fifth book, a portrait of a writer as a young woman captured at the end of one phase of life and the beginning of another, when the conflicting demands of art and real life push her to the brink. At 31, Casey is still determined to live a creative […]