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With a recently-published English version of his book “Reputations,” Juan Gabriel Vasquez took to Strand Bookstore to discuss the hardships that inspired his writing about his hometown in Bogota, Colombia.

Columbian Writer Juan Gabriel Vasquez Talks New Novel

Jaxx Artz, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Juan Gabriel Vasquez came to Strand's Rare Book Room to explain the motivation behind his newest book, "Reputations."
To have a succesful semester, stay on top of your assignments and studying with a thorough organization system.

Print Matters Panel Ignores Digital Divide

Jordyn Josephine Fischer, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
At the Strand Bookstore's “Print Matters: Art, Literature, and Design in the Digital Age” panel last week, experts met to address (or avoid the topic of) e-books in the publishing industry.
The Strand Bookstore (via Facebook)

The Magic of Young Adult Publishing

Khrysgiana N. Pineda, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
The Strand Bookstore held a panel for young adult & children's writers, offering tips and tricks from a panel of distinguished authors.
The NYU Creative Writing Program’s Poet-in-Residence Terrance Hayes was featured at a poetry reading at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.

Terrance Hayes Opens Fall Reading Series

Arimeta Diop, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Distinguished Poet-in-Residence Terrance Hayes enraptured audience at his poetry reading this past week at Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.
Start the Semester Off on the Write Foot

Start the Semester Off on the Write Foot

Alexandra Pierson, Theater & Books Editor August 28, 2016

Whether it’s Writing the Essay, Cultural Foundations or any other text-based course you are taking this semester, most students will inevitably have to write multitudinous essays....

In his new book Date-onomics, author Jon Birger discusses why women are having an increasingly difficult time finding mister right.

‘Date-Onomics’ Author Talks Hookup Culture

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 4, 2016
John Birger's new book "Date-Onomics" is a comprehensive, analytical look at gender dynamics in modern dating.
Writer-in-residence, Martin Amis, spoke at the NYU Creative Writing Department's program: "New Salon: Writers in Conversation".

Martin Amis Kicks Off 2016 “New Salon: Writers in Conversation” Series

Bertram Proctor, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
Martin Amis is the Creative Writing writer-in-residence
Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at NYU, is pictured with his recently published book, “Modern Romance".

Q&A with ‘Modern Romance’ co-author

NIshad More, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
Sociologist and NYU professor Eric Klinenberg and comedian Aziz Ansari join forces in "Modern Romance." Klinenberg talked with WSN about working with the actor and the sociological aspects of romance.
WSN Staff recommends books to read over Thanksgiving break.

Staff Recs: What to read over Thanksgiving break

Take advantage of the five-day Thanksgiving break to curl up with some cozy books.
Lynn Emanuel speaking at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.

Poets Lynn Emanuel, Kimiko Hahn showcase work at Creative Writers House

Laura Casado, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Award-winning poets Lynn Emanuel and Kimiko Hahn read excerpts from their new works at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.
Ernie Miller can’t write without whiskey and Mercer Street.

This kid thinks he’s freaking Hemingway

Norwegia Cruise, Contributing Writer April 1, 2015
CAS English major and writer, Ernie Miller, aspires to write the next Great American Novel.

Staff Recommendations: National Reading Month

WSN Staff March 11, 2015
With spring break approaching, the WSN staff recommends literature to read over the break.