The big list of summer 2024 book recommendations from your local librarians
For Under the Radar's annual summer reading special, three of our local librarians return with their curated lists for summer, including thrillers, histories, young adult stories, romance and mysteries.
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Wellesley College alum writes debut novel set at the school
Author Ann Zhao says her YA book, "Dear Wendy," speaks to people like her. -
In 'The Ritual Effect,' behavioral scientist explains the power of rituals
Michael Norton, the Harold M. Brierly Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, delves into the impact of rituals in his new book. -
'Wicked' author Gregory Maguire goes behind the curtain on Elphaba's origin story
His 1995 book “Wicked” has been turned into a wildly successful Broadway musical and a film adaptation. -
Garrard Conley hopes to 'unerase' queer history in Puritan New England with 'All the World Beside'
The "Boy Erased" author joins GBH News to discuss his new novel, "All the World Beside." -
Journalist Sarah Gristwood delved into women's diaries for new book 'Secret Voices'
For her new book “Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries,” journalist and historian Sarah Gristwood spent time doing something that some people consider verboten: Reading other people’s private writings. -
Author Brad Meltzer on 'I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg' and what makes a hero
The late Supreme Court justice would have turned 91 years old on March 15. -
Diane Foley releases book on confronting one of her son's killers
Journalist James Foley was executed by militants of the Islamic State group in 2014. -
Dorchester author previews his new ‘psychedelic and queer’ science fiction book
“Welcome to Forever” from Nathan Tavares comes in a line of older queer love stories that Tavares is excited to see in media. -
Local author Holly Black turns it up ‘to 11’ with her fantasy writing
With a new YA book “The Prisoner’s Throne” out March 5, Black talks about her viral book “The Cruel Prince” that spawned a series. -
Despite cancelled Prudential expansion, Harvard Book Store sees bright future for independent book sellers
Independent book stores around Boston are seeing increased sales and popular in-person events.
