Books About Books
Most days I’m either reading books, thinking about books or talking about books. If I’m lucky, it’s all three (I would also like to at some point just become a book, but that is proving more complicated than expected). And…
Jay’s Book Talk: The Quick Fix by Jesse Singal
An investigative journalist exposes the many holes in today’s bestselling behavioral science, and argues that the trendy, TED-Talk-friendly psychological interventions that are so in vogue at the moment will never be enough to truly address social injustice and inequality. The…
Jay’s Book Talk: 10% Happier by Dan Harris
After his nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. He realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant,…
May Teen Reads: Shadow & Bone Readalikes, Mental Health Awareness Month, Ability Diverse Reads & More
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen…
Money Smart Week: Six Books for Starting Your Small Business
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. The truth of this statement can be traced throughout the history of any community. The harder truth is that starting a business (even a small one) can be difficult and a big…
April Teen Reads: Asian Teen Lives, Teen Poetry & Novels in Verse, Staff Picks and More
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. You can also stop by the teen…
Jay’s Book Talk: On the Clock
“On the Clock explores the lengths that half of Americans will go to in order to make a living, offering not only a better understanding of the modern workplace, but also surprising solutions to make work more humane for millions…
March Teen Reads: March Madness, Body Positive Fiction, Her Story (Women’s History Month) & More
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! This month we’re…
Erica’s Book Talk: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
From renowned historian Yuval Noah Harar comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” One hundred…
February Teen Reads: Black Voices Matter
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! This month we’re…