Frederick Douglass was one of the greatest abolitionists, known for his powerful oratory. David W. Blight, author of a new biography of Douglass and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will visit Flushing Library on Saturday, November 16 at 2pm. Register for his talk at davidwblight.…
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The National Book Awards finalists have been announced—how many can you read before the winners are announced on November 20? Five finalists have been chosen in each of five categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people's literature. Discover…
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For Newbery Medal recipient Erin Entrada Kelly, reading isn’t only entertainment or a diversion. It literally saved her life. The author explains that she has suffered from chronic depression her entire life: “Without books, I would have felt so much more alone than I already…
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We asked our librarians to tell us their favorite horror books. Here are their suggestions: “These kids’ books are pretty good and worth giving a try, whether you're an actual kid or just an adult who likes happy endings. Coraline by Neil Gaiman is a great mix of creepy…
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We asked Leslie Adatto, author of 111 Rooftops in New York That You Must Not Miss, for some of her favorite Queens rooftops. These are her selections: Queens has a huge variety of public access rooftops, and here are a few notable ones.  Brooklyn Grange Flagship Farm on…
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