Books & Authors

New Writers’ Residency Opens in Roxbury

Founded by writer and editor Annie DeWitt, the inaugural Roxbury Writers Residency will take place October 12-15. The retreat will offer creatives the opportunity to indulge in three days of writing and workshops on a 27-acre property in the Catskill Mountains that is part farm, part literary salon.

By Simona David Aug 2, 2018

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<i>The Drama Teacher</i> by Koren Zailckas | Book Review

The Drama Teacher by Koren Zailckas | Book Review

James Conrad reviews The Drama Teacher by Koren Zailckas.

By James Conrad Aug 1, 2018

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Books to Read in August 2018

Here's six books to tag onto your summer reading list.

By Chronogram Staff Aug 1, 2018

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<i>You All Grow Up and Leave Me</i> by Piper Weiss | Book Review

You All Grow Up and Leave Me by Piper Weiss | Book Review

James Conrad reviews You All Grow Up and Leave Me, Piper Wiess’s memoir of teenage obsession.

By James Conrad Jul 1, 2018

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6 Books to Read This Summer

Add these six books to your summer reading list.

By Chronogram Staff Jul 1, 2018

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Sharon Gannon Discusses New Book at Mirabai on July 21

Head to Mirabai of Woodstock to hear about Sharon Gannon's new book, The Magic Ten and Beyond.

By Briana Bonfiglio Jul 1, 2018

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<i>Upstate: A Novel</i> by James Wood | Book Review

Upstate: A Novel by James Wood | Book Review

Chronogram staffer James Conrad reviews the new novel, Upstate, by James Wood.

By James Conrad Jun 1, 2018

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Books to Read in June 2018

We reviewed six books by Hudson Valley authors in this month's Short Takes.

By Briana Bonfiglio Jun 1, 2018

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<i>The Spirit Photographer</i> by Jon Michael Varese | Book Review

The Spirit Photographer by Jon Michael Varese | Book Review

Hudson Valley author and historian Jon Michael Varese's debut novel The Spirit Photographerreviewed by Chronogram staffer Carolyn Quimby.

By Carolyn Quimby May 1, 2018

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Books to Read in May 2018

Six books by Hudson Valley authors to read this month

Six short reviews of books by Hudson Valley authors

By Briana Bonfiglio May 1, 2018

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Millbrook Literary Festival Celebrates 10th Year on May 19

Millbrook Library holds the family-friendly, 10th annual Millbrook Literary Festival.

By Briana Bonfiglio May 1, 2018

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<i>My Ex-Life: A Novel</i> by Stephen McCauley | Book Review

My Ex-Life: A Novel by Stephen McCauley | Book Review

You can recognize great writers in their minor characters. For every inspiring Elizabeth Bennet, there's a devious Caroline Bingley, and for every devastating Mr. Darcy, there's an unfortunate Mr. Collins.

By James Conrad Apr 1, 2018

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Books to Read in April 2018

Add these six books by Hudson Valley authors to your reading list this month.

By Briana Bonfiglio Apr 1, 2018

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Tim Youd Retypes <i>The Group</i> at Vassar College

Tim Youd Retypes The Group at Vassar College

Los Angeles-based artist Tim Youd will visit Vassar as part of his ongoing project, 100 Novels.

By Briana Bonfiglio Apr 1, 2018

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Laird Scranton Talks Cosmology at Vassar on April 21

"A Day of Instruction on Ancient Cosmology" comes to Vassar College on April 21 for an explanation on the universe's origins.

By Sparrow Apr 1, 2018

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If I Die Tonight | Book Review

Alison Gaylin tells the story of a single mother and her trouble son in the dark, mysterious If I Die Tonight, which takes place in Woodstock and other parts of the Hudson Valley.

By James Conrad Mar 1, 2018

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