A Literary Christmas Miscellany from the Berg Collection Monday, November 25, 2013 through Sunday, January 5, 2014 New York Public Library Free Get ready for Christmas with a special holiday display of Charles Dickens’ prompt copy of A Christmas Carol, from which he gave his public readings; a book with…
How I Got the Story A Women Writing Women’s Lives Event Ever wondered what it would be like to get to know some of the most important women in history and share their stories with the world? Next week, the Women Writing Women’s Lives Biography Seminar at the Graduate Center…
The Line King’s Library: Al Hirschfield at the New York Public Library Now — January 4, 2014 New York Public Library FREE As if we needed another reason to make a trip to the New York Public Library, a new multimedia art exhibit called “The Line King’s Library,” honoring illustrator…
There’s still time to RSVP for next week’s National Reading Group Month author panel at The Strand Bookstore. The event starts at 7pm and is open to the public. WNBA members receive free admission, plus a $15 Strand gift card. Non-members must pay $15 at the door. Don’t miss this…
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe 126 Crosby Street Bridget Jones Is MAD ABOUT THE BOY October 16, 2o13 7:00pm *Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission is $15 (donation to Housing Works) through Eventbrite. “Join best-selling author Helen Fielding to celebrate her iconic heroine’s return after fourteen years of silence in the…
MUSIC & LITERATURE Magazine: U.S launch with Teju Cole, Hari Kunzru, and Peter Breiner “Join us for the U.S. launch of the third issue of Music & Literature, featuring presentations by Teju Cole, Hari Kunzru, Peter Breiner, as well as a live performance of three compositions by Vladimír Godár.” October 10, 2013…
Next month is our exciting author panel in celebration of National Reading Group Month and Great Group Reads! Authors Michèle Forbes, Caroline Leavitt, Bernice McFadden, Roxana Robinson, and John Searles will join us to discuss their latest books and their lives as writers. Be sure to mark your calendars now…
WNBA-NYC member Betsy Bird will be hosting a panel with the Children’s Media Association, featuring 6 new young adult and middle grades authors, sharing their varied experiences and adventures in getting their first books published. Journeys to Publication: a panel with Betsy Bird Monday, October 7, 2013 7:00PM The Hartley…
Brooklyn Book Festival 2013 Sunday, September 22 10:00 am-6:00 pm Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza WNBA Booth 390 Take the 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall; R to Court Street; or A, C, F to Jay Street/Borough Hall Once again, WNBA-NYC chapter will be sharing a booth with the…
If you’ve been looking for something to add to your reading list, the Great Group Reads committee has released its 2013 list for books in celebration of National Reading Group Month. 2013 Selections Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter Big Brother by Lionel Shriver A Constellation…
