Books

Books beyond Bobst: A vampire novel, a literary-themed rom-com and more
Books beyond Bobst is a monthly 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, Joe Paladino, Maisie McDermid, and Ariana Wahab
• Dec 11, 2023

Books beyond Bobst: A fictionalized memoir, a true crime-inspired novel and more
Books beyond Bobst is a monthly 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.
Emily Genova, Alexa Donovan, Lulu Chatterjee, and Ariana Wahab
• Nov 20, 2023

Print is not dead: 5 local magazine shops to support
Explore the wide variety of magazine literature beyond the grocery store checkout line selections with these Manhattan small businesses.
Karina Rower, Contributing Writer
• Nov 20, 2023

Books beyond Bobst: A novel in verse, a Pulitzer-winning memoir and more
Books beyond Bobst is a monthly 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.
Krish Dev, Ariana Wahab, Ana-Sofia Erath, and Alexa Donovan
• Oct 30, 2023

Recent literary releases for when you’re tired of fall festivities
Lost in the stacks? Here are five newly released books to curl up with this fall.
Teddie Chappell, Contributing Writer
• Oct 27, 2023

The Brooklyn Book Festival: A must-visit for literary lovers
New York’s largest free literary festival is back and better than ever, running through Oct. 2 with fun events and a massive marketplace for replenishing your book collection.
Tess McLafferty, Contributing Writer
• Sep 29, 2023

NYU’s creative writing department kicks off its fall 2023 reading series
A premiere night of passion-filled poetry by Dean Rader and Nicole Sealey took place at the NYU Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House on Sept. 14.
Olivia Olson, Contributing Writer
• Sep 26, 2023

Independent bookstores that are better than the Strand
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on April 29 with some of our favorite local stores.
Susan Behrends Valenzuela, Natalia Palacino Camargo, and Leila Anderson
• Apr 28, 2023

‘Offside’ comic divulges a personal reflection on Qatar’s dangerous labor conditions
Insider’s “Offside” comic exposes the realities behind preparing for the Qatar World Cup.
Afnan Abbassi, Staff Writer
• Apr 12, 2023

Review: Annie Ernaux’s ‘Happening’ illustrates the necessity of reproductive care
The winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature retells her personal difficulties accessing healthcare in 1960s France.
Alexa Donovan, Staff Writer
• Mar 29, 2023

Review: ‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’ tackles love and loneliness
NYU alum Coco Mellors’ “Cleopatra and Frankenstein” is a complex narrative of love, loss, trauma and companionship.
Aarna Dixit, Contributing Writer
• Mar 27, 2023

Review: The pain and beauty of modern intimacy in ‘Closer Baby Closer’
Savannah Brown’s third poetry collection is an exploration of the existential horror of knowing and being known. Fittingly released on Feb. 14, Brown’s newest title contains her most intimate work yet.
Stephanie Wong, Film & TV Editor
• Feb 14, 2023

Adrianna Nehme, News Editor • Dec 11, 2023

Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer • Dec 11, 2023

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Noor Maahin , Contributing Writer • Dec 11, 2023

Ania Keenan, Features Editor • Oct 27, 2023

Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer • Oct 27, 2023