![Collage of four illustrated books: on the top left is an illustration of a book cover filled with oranges under a plastic film. The title “BLISS MONTAGE Stories” lies on top of the film. On the top right is an illustration of a black book cover titled “POVERTY, BY AMERICA” on a light green background. On the bottom left is an illustration of a book cover with a black, bold line across it. A bee is in the top right corner, along with the title “The Bee Sting” written between the lines. On the bottom right is an illustration of a dark green book cover with a pink box in the center, titled “THE VIRGIN SUICIDES.” There are five dark green flowers in the box and one of them has a missing petal. A pink petal is in the bottom left corner.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/arts-BBB-1200x800.png)
Books beyond Bobst: A modern classic, a short story collection 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.
Emily Genova, Krish Dev, Ella Sabrina Malabanan and Alexa Donovan
• April 15, 2024
![Collage of four books: on the top left is “HEREAFTER: THE TELLING LIFE OF ELLEN O’HARA” in red and brown font on a burgundy background, with VONA GROARKE written in the bottom corner in red font. On the top right there’s a pink book on a light blue background, titled “THE EDIBLE WOMAN BY MARGARET ATWOOD” in white font. Bottom left there is a book cover titled “THEY’RE GOING TO LOVE YOU” in green font, with BY MEG HOWERY in pink font below. Bottom right is a white book cover on a red background titled “THE COURSE OF LOVE BY ALAIN DE BOTTON” in black and blue cursive.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1-1200x800.png)
Books beyond Bobst: Heartbreaking tales of family, an untraditional romance 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, Eleanor Jacobs and Elena Portnoy
• March 11, 2024
![Collage of four books titled: “RED, WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE,” “ONE TRUE LOVES,” “BEACH READ” and “TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arts-books-valentines-day-book-reccs-1200x800.png)
Lovely books to read or gift this Valentine’s Day
Whether you're looking for a fictional valentine or a gift for your date, here’s a list of books that will never fail.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2024
![A collage of book illustrations featuring: An illustration of a book cover titled “Ben and Beatriz,” by Katalina Gamarra, with two silhouettes over a colorful background of abstract shapes; An illustration of an orange book titled “The Bodyguard,” by Katherine Center. Two people stand in a garden with their backs toward each other; An illustration of a brown book titled “home body” by “Rupi Kaur,” with green leaf patterns surrounding the texts, placed on a dark green background; An illustration of the cover of “The Song of Achilles,” by Madeline Miller, with an ancient Greek gold helmet in the center with a dark turquoise background; An illustration of a book titled “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman, with a red border and a dog-like animal looking back in the middle.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arts-cozy-books-featured-1200x800.png)
5 books to curl up with this winter
These cozy recommendations will help you get through the city’s gray skies and freezing temperatures.
Tess McLafferty, Contributing Writer
• February 7, 2024
![An illustration of white-colored barbed wire and chain links from a fence. They are silhouetted on a red background.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/arts-how-to-blow-up-a-pipeline-aaliya-900x675.png)
Review: ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ is a sleek tale of environmental revolution
With Daniel Goldhaber’s stylish direction and a strong cast, “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” turns a story about property destruction into a tense thriller.
Ethan Beck, Contributing Writer
• April 25, 2023
![An illustration of books, albums, and a single D.V.D. case, placed on an all-red backdrop with a pattern of small, white, hand-drawn hearts.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/arts-valentine-rec-aaliya-900x675.png)
Staff Recs: Schmaltzy art that’s worth it
WSN’s arts editors spotlight schmaltzy arts-related content to cling to this Valentine’s Day.
Stephanie Wong, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Natalia Palacino Carmago, Clara Scholl and Sandy Battulga
• February 14, 2023
![The cover of the book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” is centered in frame. Pink text against a light yellow background reads “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” The author’s name, “Jennette McCurdy,” is pink and outlined in black. At the center of the cover is a portrait of actor Jennette McCurdy, whose hair is tied up into a ponytail. She wears a pink dress and holds a pink urn against a pink background.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/arts-mccurdy-900x600.jpg)
Review: ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ offers a new take on memoirs
“iCarly” comedian Jennette McCurdy lays everything bare in her debut novel.
Madeline Kane, Staff Writer
• November 4, 2022
![An illustration of the covers of three books by Deborah Levy against a light blue background. From left to right: “The Man Who Saw Everything,” “Hot Milk,” “An Amorous Discourse in the Suburbs of Hell.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/deborah-levy-01-900x675.jpg)
Reading Guide: Fall in love with Deborah Levy
Deborah Levy’s writing has the bittersweet simplicity of Hemingway and the intriguing strangeness of Murakami with a key element both authors lack: well-developed female characters.
Audrey Abrahams, Contributing Writer
• October 28, 2022
![The outdoor dining area on the street outside a cafe with its doors and windows decorated with flowers. A flag with text “MAMAN COFFEE. BAKERY. KITCHEN.” hangs above the entrance.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/03-Maman-University-Place-900x600.jpg)
Lattes and no laptops: Unplugged cafes in NYC
The best coffee shops in the city where you can unplug and chill out with friends — plus a coffee and a treat.
Jasmine Venet, Staff Writer
• October 13, 2022
![An illustration of the cover of “Love by Maayan Eitan. A kiss mark is on a beige background.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/love-susan-900x675.png)
Review: Maayan Eitan’s ‘Love’ is an exploration of life under the male gaze
The Israeli literary sensation’s debut novella was recently translated into English.
Stephanie Wong, Staff Writer
• April 12, 2022
![Spotify podcasts and book-centric YouTube channels are a great way to take a deeper dive into your favorite books. (Staff Photo by Sasha Cohen, Staff Illustration by Ryan Kawahara)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arts-books-podcasts.png)
How to gush about books when everyone else has moved on
Have no one to discuss your latest read with? Check out these podcasts and videos.
Zoe De Leon, Contributing Writer
• November 22, 2021
![Renowned author Fran Lebowitz spoke at NYU’s Casa Italiana on Nov. 11. She shared her experiences as a writer and expressed her annoyance with NYU students. (Photo by Abby Wilson)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/news-lebowitz-900x600.jpg)
‘I’m like the slut of literature’: Fran Lebowitz speaks at NYU’s Casa Italiana
Renowned author Fran Lebowitz discussed style, her career and her annoyance with NYU students.
Abby Wilson, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2021
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024