Books

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SEE PHOTOS7 new books to read during Black History Month

Books LI author talks novel about teacher-student bond
A historical novelist from Huntington Bay sets her new novel on contemporary Long Island.
2/19/19
Movies 'Eighth Grade,' 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' win WGA Awards
The annual awards show is one of the final awards season bellwethers before the Oscars.
2/18/19
Books Authors appearing on LI this week
A roundup of readings and signings at local bookstores and libraries.
2/16/19
Books Bestsellers for the week ending Feb. 9
Publishers Weekly’s U.S. list powered by NPD BookScan for the week ending Feb. 9.HARDCOVERFICTION1. CONNECTIONS ...
2/15/19
Celebrities Recent notable deaths
See all the movie stars, musicians, authors, sports figures and other notable people whom we've recently lost.
2/13/19
Books Jane Harper's mysteries are as big as her native Australia
For 'The Lost Man,' she went into the Outback to research life in the remotest reaches of her country.
2/13/19
Books LI author talks new book on 'Wild Bill' Hickok
The author of "Dodge City" brings the Wild West back to life for modern readers.
2/12/19
Books New books: Toni Morrison, an account of Chernobyl, more
Three new standout nonfiction and fiction releases.
2/12/19
Books Bestsellers for the week ending Feb. 2
Publishers Weekly’s U.S. list powered by NPD BookScan for the week ending Feb. 2. HARDCOVERFICTION1. ...
2/8/19
Books 'Parkland': The school shooting survivors who launched a movement
The author of "Columbine" doesn't linger on heartbreaking stories but focuses on the students' anti-gun activism.
2/8/19