Bryant Park Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Seen Walking Our Dog.: Plants.
William E. Cullen
Through the power of plants, William Cullen Bryant can grant you one wish… What are you wishing for? https://t.co/MezIdc16ih
Paperback, 2019
$8.44$4.22 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Girls on Film: Lessons from a Life of Watching Women in Movies (Filmmaking, Life Lessons, Film Analysis) (Birthday Gift for Her)
Alicia Malone
We’ve got movies on our mind 🎞⭐️. Reel Talks are back today at 12:30pm with film reporter, writer, and movie geek Alicia Malone 🤓! Hosted by @ScottAdlerberg, enjoy this humorous and honest conversation as Malone discusses her work, Girls on Film. See you soon 💚! #Free https://t.co/dvHZaVXmcp
Paperback, 2022
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Stanley Kubrick: American Filmmaker
David Mikics
The 12:30pm Reel Talks session with David Mikics on Stanley Kubrick is cancelled today due to weather 💔. BUT don’t you worry dear friend, we have more Reading Room events lined up for you later this afternoon 🙌! Stay tuned for more 💚. https://t.co/5de1TF8Qhg https://t.co/ncC26K4Ehc
Hardcover, 2020
$28.95$14.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Fight to Vote
Michael Waldman
Join us today at 7pm for another great Reading Room event! Acclaimed author Michael Waldman will be discussing his book, The Fight to Vote 🗳💯. See you soon 💚! @BrennanCenter #Readingroom #nycreads https://t.co/wq9R2ZLjxr
Paperback, 2022
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Miss D and Me: Life with the Invincible Bette Davis
Kathryn Sermak
Reel Talks with film expert @ScottAdlerberg returns to the Reading Room today at 12:30 for a discussion about the life of Bette Davis with Kathryn Sermak, author of 'Miss D and Me: Life with the Invincible Bette Davis' https://t.co/7cV3osA0bb
Paperback, 2018
$21.99$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Manhattan Phoenix: The Great Fire of 1835 and the Emergence of Modern New York
Daniel S. Levy
Say it louder for the people in the back! Tonight at 7pm author Daniel Levy will be joining us in the Reading Room to discuss his book, “Manhattan Phoenix: The Great Fire of 1835 and the Emergence of Modern New York 🌆.” Click the link for more 💚! #free https://t.co/5de1TF8Qhg https://t.co/yp45U80eVI
Hardcover, 2022
$39.99$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think about Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth
A. O. Scott
The New York Times Chief film critic @aoscott joins @ScottAdlerberg, our resident film expert, at Reel Talks to discuss his book 'Better Living Through Criticism' today at 12:30pm. https://t.co/AuEnuIq18A
Paperback, 2017
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Worse Place Than Hell: How the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg Changed a Nation
John Matteson
And more #ReadingRoom tonight: 6pm-7pm @NYHistory hosts author & Pulitzer Prize winner @_JohnMatteson to discuss his book, A Worse Place Than Hell: How the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg Changed a Nation. Q&A and book signing after (books available for purchase on site).
Paperback, 2022
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Nolan Variations: The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolan
Tom Shone
Well, well, well, if it isn’t another amazing film critic for our weekly Reel Talks! @Tom_Shone how are you dear friend 💚? We’re excited for your discussion today at 12:30pm on The Nolan Variations 💯! Click the link for more Reading Room events! https://t.co/19pYDYF6ok https://t.co/DasuZrFwz0
Hardcover, 2020
$40.00$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories: Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson
Charles Perrault
There’s no time like storytime! Join us tomorrow @BankofAmericaWinter Village for StoryTime with Erin Lee. Plus, catch a special StoryTime on Ice performance of Little Red Riding Hood by the Bryant Parkettes ⛸️📕. Click the link for more details 💚. https://t.co/fononUdH8m https://t.co/RpNTCFYlmR
Hardcover, 1996
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book