According to Wikipedia, verse narratives are as old as the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Iliad, and the Odyssey, but the verse novel is a distinctly modern form. Don & Sarah are back with recommended titles that read with a poetic rhythm. Verse novels have given reluctant and vivacious readers a new reason to turn the page. Beowulf by Seamus Heaney…
It’s time to play catchup! Sarah returns to Book Drops after a brief hiatus to share what’s on her Goodreads bookshelf. Join Don and Sarah to see review the year so far, what you’ve missed, and recommend titles to add to your reading list.
Hello nature lovers! Steve joins us to talk about some of his favorite environmental reads. Whether you’re into books that highlight living with nature, or you’re interested in the impact of global warming, then you’re going to love this episode of Book Drops. Get ready to add to your reading list. The Secret Life of Trees by Colin Trudge The…
If you love the mysteries of the English language as much as we do, then you’re going to love this episode of Book Drops. Get ready to add to your reading list. Reggie from Lending joins Don to share some of their recommended reads for linguists. How to Speak Brit by C.J. Moore The quintessential A to Z guide to…
To celebrate the conversation with New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland, the Library has curated a list of recommended reads. Attendees will receive a FREE copy of Copeland’s latest book, Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy, which pays tribute to Black Ballerinas, who have influenced her on and off the stage. ABOUT MISTY COPELAND…
If you love mystery stories as much as we do, you’re always looking for a new title to add to your reading list. Ron from Brooklyn Branch joins Sarah to share some of their recommended reads for mystery lovers. Add these titles to your holds queue or your Goodreads bookshelf. Early Autumn by Robert B. Parker A bitter divorce is…