Books & Authors

<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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Woodstock Bookfest 2018 | Preview

Woodstock Bookfest will "read to resist," as its theme suggests, from March 22 to 25.

By Briana Bonfiglio Mar 1, 2018

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What to Read in March 2018 | Hudson Valley Authors

Six short book reviews

Ladybug Girl and the Rescue DogsDavid Soman and Jacky Davis Penguin Random House, 2018, $17.99

By Briana Bonfiglio Mar 1, 2018

Tags: book reviews hudson valley authors memoirs childrens books hudson valley history

Excerpt from <i>The Ashokan Way</i> by Gail Straub

Excerpt from The Ashokan Way by Gail Straub

Hudson Valley native shares her experiences walking by the Ashokan Reservoir.

Author and Hudson Valley resident Gail Straub reflects on life and nature in her new book The Ashokan Way.

By Gail Straub Mar 1, 2018

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<i>The Last 100 Days: FDR at War and at Peace</i> | Book Review

The Last 100 Days: FDR at War and at Peace | Book Review

A review of David B. Woolner's presidential biography of Roosevelt

Carolyn Quimby reviews historian David B. Woolner’s presidential portrait, The Last 100 Days: FDR at War and at Peace.

By Carolyn Quimby Feb 1, 2018

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What to Read in February 2018 | Hudson Valley Authors

Six short book reviews

Read short summaries of the latest books from Hudson Valley authors.

By Leah Habib and Briana Bonfiglio Feb 1, 2018

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Rhinecliff Hotel Hosts Robbie Burns Supper | Feb. 2

The Robbie Burns Supper returns for its 10th year at the Rhinecliff Hotel on February 2.

By Chronogram Staff Feb 1, 2018

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An Interview with Dar Williams about Her New Book

The author of What I Found in A Thousand Towns dishes on small town revitalization.

Editorial director Brian K. Mahoney interviews singer-songwriter Dar Williams about her new book What I Found in A Thousand Towns and small town revitalization.

By Brian K. Mahoney Jan 1, 2018

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Together at Midnight by Jennifer Castle

A Review

Carolyn Quimby reviews New Paltz author Jennifer Castle’s newest YA novel, Together at Midnight, about high school drama, the bystander effect, and guilt.

By Carolyn Quimby Jan 1, 2018

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