Celebrating the Irish-American Experience
The literary canon does not want for Irish and Irish-American authors—James Joyce, William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Flannery O’Connor, Mary McCarthy, Thomas Flanagan, Brooklyn’s own Frank McCourt, Pete Hamill, and so many more! Considering we must celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day without the rowdy crowds or green beer, there’s never been a better time to check out one of these fabulous titles about the Irish-American experience. This list includes new releases from award-winning authors as well as titles from young writers who may not yet be household names. My Father Left Me Ireland…
Reads for Emmys Fans
The 2019 Emmy Awards will take over television on Sunday, September 22nd. Because loving TV doesn’t mean you can’t love books too, below are a few literary recommendations for fans of this season’s most popular series & TV movies. Check out a title while you’re waiting for Hollywood to churn out a new season of your favorite show! For fans of… POSE (nominee, Outstanding Drama Series & Lead Actor) Check out: The House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara POSE, starring the fabulous Billy Porter, revolves around NYC’s underground house and ballroom…
Earth Day: Protect Our Species
Have you taken a hike recently only to wonder where all the wildlife is, remembering nature walks from your youth that were teeming with animal activity? Is there a certain bird or flower from your childhood that you don’t see anymore, or maybe a tasty variety of vegetable or fruit that is nowhere to be found? According to the Earth Day Network, our planet is now facing an unprecedented extinction of plant and animal species that is directly linked to human activity, from climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, trafficking and poaching, unsustainable agriculture, pollution, and pesticide…
Spring's here! Get growing!
As the days get longer and the crocuses and daffodils emerge from their slumber signaling the decline of winter, a realization takes hold: it's time to plan your garden! It's spring time and while we city dwellers may not have oodles of space for growing, plants still play an important role in softening the harshness of our concrete jungle and connecting us to the natural world. Here are a few titles to help inspire your dream windowsill/patio/backyard/rooftop garden. And once inspiration takes hold, stop by Brooklyn Public Library's new Seed Library, located in the…