Within her novels, New York Times bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni brings to life the South Asian experiences, culture, and diversity in both America and India. Her latest novel, Oleander Girl, explores the conflicts between the old world and new, the difficulties of finding love in a broken world, and the courage needed when we travel to strange, unfamiliar lands. Read More »
This year, the Monroe County “One Book, One Community” wowed visiting author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni with their organization, planning, and community support. We asked Cheryl Johnston, one of the event’s co-chairs, to share some of the skills and tricks to pulling off a successful common read program. Read More »
Winter doldrums are no problem at St. Petersburg College, Florida, which hosted Garth Stein for a visit this March and is still feeling the excitement. Read More »
“To truly understand America,” writes Andrew McCarthy, “a road trip is in order.” Read More »
The latest Spring 2013 B&N Recommends selection is The Bookman’s Tale, by Charlie Lovett. Read More »
This April, New York Times bestselling author Andrew McCarthy visited the Laramie Public Library. Read More »
he Arlington Heights Memorial Library hosted Vanessa Diffenbaugh, author of The Language of Flowers, for a memorable series of speaking engagements. Read More »
Garth Stein, author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, received a nice surprise when he visited Syracuse, New York. Read More »
Andrew McCarthy, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir The Longest Way Home, wowed attendees of the Arapahoe Library District’s spring author event. Read More »
The immigrant debate deepened with a new article by Sonia Nazario, the Pulitzer-winner and author of Enrique’s Journey. Read More »
