Reviews of Books by Jesmyn Ward and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Race and inclusion committee member Linda Stern wrote reviews of books by Jesmyn Ward and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward As Esch, her three brothers and their emotionally absent father prepare for Hurricane Katrina in Beau Sauvage, Mississippi,... read more →
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Book Review: We Were Eight Years In Power Friends Vice President Lauren Peter wrote a review of Ta-Nehisi Coates latest book. We Were Eight Years In Power: An American Tragedy By Ta-Nehisi Coates I came across this book as a fan of the author’s voice from “Between the World and... read more →
Jan
28
Books Turned Into Movies Some of the best movies lately are book adaptations. Here is a list of books turned movies. The books are grouped for adults, teens, and children and can be borrowed from the library. Adult Water for Elephants By Sara Gruen A Major Motion Picture starring Reese... read more →
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January 2018 Library News & EventsAll programs take place at the Roslindale Branch Library and are free of charge unless noted otherwise. The library will be closed on Monday, January 1 for New Year's Day and Monday, January 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day. Call the branch at... read more →