View the blog posts from 2023.
- In Conversation with Author Marnie Mueller
By: Rosalind Reisner Mark your calendars for an April 11, 2024 at 7:00pm for a virtual program: In Conversation with Marnie Mueller. Marnie’s new book is a stunning story, a combined memoir and biography (maybe a new genre?) about her own life and a life-changing friendship. The book, The Showgirl and the Writer: A Friendship Forged… - Brooklyn Book Festival 2023 is Back in Action RecapBy: Rachel Slaiman, President WNBA-NYC Chapter From heavy rain, wind and hail that canceled this event in 2022, to refreshing air and sunshine in 2023, the Brooklyn Book Festival made a huge return in Borough Hall, Brooklyn, New York on October 1, 2023. The festival pays homage to independent and small publishing presses, authors, and…
- Independent Bookstore Day Recapby Rachel Slaiman Despite the pouring rain and wet roads, members of the WNBA-NYC chapter braved the elements to pay homage to Independent Bookstore Day on April 29, 2023. In its second year, the crowd was small, but the energy was high as they traveled around pre-planned independent bookstores in mid-town Manhattan. The bookstores included…
- Taking the Leap Panel Recapby Rachel Slaiman Why do you write? What makes you sit down and want to tell your story? How long has it been since you said, “I want to write this book, but I cannot because…. (insert reason).” Many of us are all too familiar with these questions and do not have an answer. Moderated…
- Treasures: The Polonsky Exhibition at the New York Public Libraryby Hope Lawrence Sure, we all know that libraries are commonly known for borrowing books, collaboration, and attending events. Arguably, there is a display or two of the rich history of a particular library which then leads to curiosity of “tell me more”. Rather than venturing to a Smithsonian museum for such artifacts, the Polonsky…
- Taking the Leap: About that book you plan to write…
