The 25-hour Moby Dick Marathon sails on in New Bedford
Every winter, thousands of fans descend on the New Bedford Whaling Museum to hear the novel out loud.
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Unbound Pages: Authors Against Book Bans fights for the freedom to read
The organization brings together authors from all genres and for all ages in support of the freedom to read. -
Kick back with one of our 2025 summer-reading selections
Three local librarians share their picks for every kind of reader for this summer. -
Brand new books: Stephen King's latest, plus tales of a tired mom and a scary stalker
Holly Gibney is back in King's thriller, Never Flinch. The Stalker follows a manipulative man. Happily ever after is evasive in Consider Yourself Kissed. Plus, new work from Tash Aw and Etgar Keret. -
Why libraries are the ‘cornerstone’ of democracy in the words of just-fired Librarian of Congress
Carla Hayden spoke out against book bans and limiting access to libraries in the days before she was fired. -
New book spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
The daughter of America's first Black millionaire became the “joy goddess” of Harlem in the 1920s. -
Unbound Pages: Will Massachusetts be the next state to pass ‘freedom to read’ legislation?
Lawmakers around the country are proposing and passing bills to protect books, students and librarians from book bans. -
New children’s book tells behind-the-scenes story of the first presidential Passover Seder
“Next Year in the White House” centers on the story of how President Barack Obama began the annual tradition during his time in office. -
Poet Tiana Clark pairs gut-wrenching imagery with accessible language in ‘Scorched Earth’
Tiana Clark's latest release focuses on processing grief and finding beauty in the ruins. -
Gregory Maguire offers readers Elphaba’s origin story in 'Elphie: A Wicked Childhood'
Almost 30 years after the publication of "Wicked," novelist Gregory Maguire offers readers Elphaba’s origin story in a new book titled Elphie: "A Wicked Childhood." -
Clea Simon’s novel ‘The Butterfly Trap’ is a tale of obsession and desperation
Author Clea Simon has written more than 30 books. Her latest is "The Butterfly Trap," a "he said, she said" story.
