Books

5 books written by Irish authors
Appreciate Irish American heritage month by exploring these books by notable Irish authors.
Siobhán Minerva, Anna Baird-Hassell, Eleanor Jacobs, Ciara Lang and Skylar Boilard
• March 19, 2025

Books beyond Bobst: A gory dystopian novel, an eccentric love story and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Siobhán Minerva, Levi Langley and Krish Dev
• March 10, 2025

5 books to kick off Women’s History Month
March is the perfect time to dig into feminist literature.
Siobhán Minerva and Alexa Donovan
• March 5, 2025

4 books to read in celebration of Black History Month
These books highlight Black authors and their excellent works of literature.
Siobhán Minerva, Pritheva Zakaria, Oshmi Ghosh and Skylar Boilard
• February 21, 2025

4 LGBTQ+ novels Trump doesn’t want you to read
Amid a national push for censorship, engaging with LGBTQ+ literature is more vital than ever.
Taylor Morgan, Contributing Writer
• February 19, 2025

Review: From the battles to the bedroom, ‘Onyx Storm’ was rushed and unsatisfying
“Onyx Storm” is another example of an underdeveloped romantasy novel.
Ciara Lang, Contributing Writer
• February 11, 2025

Books beyond Bobst: Essays about the ’60s, stories about body horror and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Anna Baird-Hassell, Sadie Pease and Eleanor Jacobs
• February 10, 2025

The 5 most anticipated reads of 2025
This year, some amazing authors and characters are set to make their return to the bookshelves. Here are five books that you can look forward to in 2025.
Aratrika Banerjee, Contributing Writer
• February 7, 2025

5 budget-friendly ways to consume books
Reading can be an expensive hobby — but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some ways to save money while keeping up with your reading goals.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor
• January 28, 2025

Books beyond Bobst: An Irish novella, a historical fantasy book and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Siobhán Minerva, Maggie Turner and Pritheva Zakaria
• January 27, 2025

Staff Recs: The best books we read this year
The staff of WSN shares their favorite reads from 2024.
WSN Staff
• December 13, 2024

Review: The comforting magic of ‘Before We Forget Kindness’
The latest book in Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s popular series “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” is the ultimate dose of whimsy and escapism.
Jasmin Rostamirad, Contributing Writer
• December 6, 2024



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Eva Mundo, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • March 21, 2025