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In her book "The Heart is a Shifting Sea," NYU grad Elizabeth Flock explores the most human and intimate aspects of love and marriage in India.

NYU Grad Explores Love and Marriage in India

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
In her new book "The Heart is a Shifting Sea," NYU grad Elizabeth Flock explores the most human and intimate aspects of love and marriage in India.
"Women of Resistance" is a book of varying poems from various poets on resistance and change.

A Quiet ‘Resistance’ at Strand Bookstore

Emma Cotter, Contributing Writer March 23, 2018
The Strand Bookstore recently hosted a Q&A with editors and writers from "Women in Resistance" –– a collection of poetry that explores new feminism and the 2016 election.
Book cover for NYU graduate Ian Mark’s debut novel “Love from Amanda to Zoey.”

WSN Alumnus Alphabetizes Life and Love at NYU

Julia Fields, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
Ian Mark captures every students’ feelings of loneliness by writing from experience. He lived it and now he shares his story in new book "Love from Amanda to Zoey."
Paul Auster, author of "4321."

Paul Auster Considers Conflict and Authorship in Discussion About New Book

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor February 28, 2018
Author Paul Auster discussed his newest book at Symphony Space on Feb. 22 with a special reading from the novel by Michael Stuhlbarg.
Novelist Zadie Smith being interviewed by New Yorker staff writer Doreen St. Félix at the Barnes and Noble on 82nd Street and Broadway last Thursday.

Zadie Smith Talks New Book ‘Feel Free’

Alex Cullina, Contributing Writer February 12, 2018
Acclaimed novelist, essayist and short story writer Zadie Smith gave a talk at Barnes and Noble, where she covered a wide range of topics in her essays.
“What to Do When Jane Knows DICK about Dating: If He Wants You, You Will Know It,” details a traditional approach to dating in the modern day.

Dick and Jane are All Grown Up

Julia Fields, Staff Writer February 2, 2018
Author Laura J. Wellington recently released a satirical, self-help book all about the elementaries of dating.
The novel “Broken April” by Ismail Kadare was a live adaptation production by Columbia graduate students Arthur Makaryan  and Ned Moore.

‘Broken April’: From Page to Stage

Marisa Lopez, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018
Columbia University recently adapted Ismail Kadare's "Broken April" for the stage in a minimalist, but powerful production.
NYU’s Institute for Public Knowledge hosted historian and NYU professor Linda Gordon “The Second Coming of the KKK” on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Women in White Supremacy: The Second Coming of the KKK

Kristina Hayhurst, Staff Writer October 31, 2017
Historian and NYU professor Linda Gordon launched her new book “The Second Coming of the KKK” at the Institute for Public Knowledge on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Adam Gopnik's memoir recalls a familiar story of the challenges of moving to New York City.

‘At the Strangers’ Gate’ Book Talk with Adam Gopnik

Marissa Gabrione, Contributing Writer September 12, 2017
Adam Gopnik spoke intimately about his new memoir at the Strand on Sept. 6.
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is CAS' required summer reading, telling the story of a young Nigerian woman pursuing her education in the US.

Book Review: ‘Americanah’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor August 28, 2017
I did something unthinkable this summer — I read the Class of 2021’s required reading, “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, for pleasure. And I would recommend for everyone else to do the same.
Stephanie Danler, author of “Sweetbitter,”  explained the history of the word on April 13 at Greenlight Bookstore.

‘Sweetbitter:’ Seeing Sex From A Female Perspective

Nicolette Natale, Contributing Writer April 24, 2017
After centuries of mistranslation of the original Greek word that we know as "bittersweet," author Stephanie Danler is putting the translation — and female sexual consent — into a new light.
Stefanie Goyette, of the Liberal Studies program, Moya Luckett, of Gallatin, and Michael Peachin, the director of undergraduate studies for classics, are just a few of the numerous professors at NYU to have released books.

Triple Threat Professors

Han Wang, Staff Writer April 19, 2017
While some students might groan at the idea of reading their professor's book for class, they often don't know what went into making it.