Reading News

Adventures in the Louvre by Elaine Sciolino– Sciolino introduces the artwork of the Louvre and the people who work to curate and preserve the collection.

Medicine River by Mary Annette Pember– Pember uncovers the abuse his mother endured at government sponsored boarding schools for Native American children and the impact this has had on their relationship.

The Ride by Kostya Kennedy– A new account of Paul Revere’s historic ride in April of 1775 that led to eventual American independence from Britain.

A Hole in the Story by Ken Kalfus– When an esteemed journalist is accused of sexual harassment, a his colleague gets caught in the crosshairs and must acknowledge his own past and the standards within the journalism industry. 

Audition by Katie Kitamura– Separate narratives follow a successful actress and a younger man meeting for lunch. 

My Documents by Kevin Nguyen– A family is separated after violent events across America result in Vietnamese Americans being sent to internment camps.

Pieces You’ll Never Get Back by Samina Ali– A young woman must relearn to do basic tasks alongside her newborn son after an undiagnosed pregnancy condition results in near death and major memory loss.

Unshrunk by Laura Delano– Delano covers 13 years worth of frustrations with the mental healthcare systems, leading to her eventual rejection of prescribed medication.

Cellar Rat by Hannah Selinger– Selinger details her experiencing working in the dining industry and the reasons she eventually left it behind.

I Leave It Up to You by Jinwoo Chong– After spending years in a coma, Jack Jr. returns home to his Korean American family to work at the sushi restaurant he left behind.

Woodworking by Emily St. James– A closeted transgender teacher befriends the only trans student in the school, which becomes a subject of criticism. 

A Gentleman’s Gentleman by T.J. Alexander– While trying to find a wife during courting season, Lord Christopher Eden develops feelings for his valet, Jake.

Inside the Stargazer’s Palace by Violet Moller– Moller studies the early development of science in 1500s Europe, in which alchemists shared working space with astronomers.

Carbon by Paul Hawken– Covers the role Carbon plays in keeping all living things alive and the potential for sustainability in the future.

White Light by Jack Lohmann– Studies the role of phosphorus and its impacts in life and death.

Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One by Kristin Arnett– A young clown working in Orlando finds guidance from an older, more successful clown.

A Girl Within A Girl Within A Girl by Nanda Reddy– A woman recalls the events of her life that led her to create multiple identities to escape the life she left behind in Guyana.

We Pretty Pieces of Flesh by Colwill Brown– Three friends plan for their futures in 90s Doncaster, England.