Queens Public Library 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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The Town of Babylon
Alejandro VarelaQueens Public LibraryOur Literary Thursdays virtual author talks continue with Alejandro Varela, whose novel "The Town of Babylon" reveals the essential connection between having a strong community and maintaining one's own health. Join us on Oct. 6 at 6PM. https://t.co/Bqx9VOmiWI https://t.co/OzugEHcNCH
Paperback, 2024
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Brown Girl Dreaming
Jacqueline WoodsonQueens Public LibraryWe are excited to be honoring Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of "Brown Girl Dreaming" and "Harbor Me," at our Gala on June 7! Seating is limited and tickets are going fast. Learn More: https://t.co/kpX0Ug4yTK https://t.co/PLl1GjHl20
Paperback, 2016
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Christmas Carol
Charles DickensQueens Public LibraryTITAN Theatre Company presents a special reading of the Charles Dickens holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 7PM! Register with @TitanTheatreCo by emailing contact@titantheatrecompany.com and a free ticket will be sent to you before the screening. https://t.co/1I0F0B2gbI
Paperback, Mass Market, 1986
$5.99$2.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Troop
Nick CutterQueens Public LibraryJoin us for the next installment of QPL's monthly Spooks and Chill Horror Book Club! We'll be reading "The Troop" by Nick Cutter on Friday, April 28 at 7PM. https://t.co/7nsnS8YNIU https://t.co/ZDc61V72Jc
Paperback, 2016
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures: A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies
Paul FischerQueens Public LibraryQPL's Culture Connection is happy to host an evening with Paul Fischer, who recently penned “The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures: A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies.” Watch live on Friday, July 15 at 7PM. https://t.co/bKhdhTGqaZ https://t.co/b16aqx8d4V https://t.co/c6ZQxdRYVX
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Bluest Eye
Toni MorrisonQueens Public LibraryJoin @LitPartners, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Angela Davis and many others to celebrate the legacy of Toni Morrison on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7PM with a virtual public reading of THE BLUEST EYE. Register online for FREE. https://bit.ly/3GIMklc #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/tRozVQDtni
Paperback, 2007
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth
Claire BellerjeauQueens Public LibraryOur Literary Thursdays series of virtual author talks continues with Claire Bellerjeau, co-author of "Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth." Join us on March 24 at 4PM. https://t.co/u041JxmpvC #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/sxZo7q0P1W
Paperback, 2023
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Christmas Carol: Illustrated Edition
Charles DickensQueens Public LibraryTITAN Theatre Company presents a special reading of the Charles Dickens holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 7PM! Register with @TitanTheatreCo by emailing contact@titantheatrecompany.com and a free ticket will be sent to you before the screening. https://t.co/1I0F0B2gbI
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Dirty Pictures: How an Underground Network of Nerds, Feminists, Misfits, Geniuses, Bikers, Potheads, Printers, Intellectuals, and Art
Brian DohertyQueens Public LibraryOur Literary Thursdays virtual author talks continue with @brianmdoherty, who will talk about "Dirty Pictures," his book chronicling the history of underground and experimental comix. Join us on December 1st at 6PM. https://t.co/6loXvHhpEH https://t.co/3PPLTa8d5C
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Edmund White's a Boy's Own Story: The Graphic Novel
Edmund WhiteQueens Public LibraryWe’re honored to host this Culture Connection conversation with Edmund White, Brian Alessandro, Michael Carroll, and @IgorKarash, the authors of "A Boy’s Own Story: The Graphic Novel." Join us live on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7PM. https://t.co/bKhdhTGY0x https://t.co/6XNkvQH3lu https://t.co/8y4VWGpryt
Hardcover, 2023
$29.99$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book