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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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. -
Taymullah Abdur-Rahman on his path from boy band singer to 'American Imam'
Abdur-Rahman details his evolution in a new memoir, "American Imam: From Pop Stardom to Prison Abolition." -
Author Mako Yoshikawa turned guilt and grief into her new memoir, 'Secrets of the Sun'
Mako Yoshikawa, director of the creative writing graduate program at Emerson College, released her memoir “Secrets of the Sun" about her complicated relationship with her father. -
Maurice Sendak delights children with new book, 12 years after his death
The late author-illustrator, creator of Pierre and Where the Wild Things Are, loved whistling, Mozart, and Mickey Mouse curios. His trademark whimsy can be found in the new book Ten Little Rabbits. -
Boston researcher discovers previously unknown stories from 'Little Women' author Louisa May Alcott
Twenty previously unknown works have been rediscovered thanks to some sleuthing by a sort of literary detective. -
A scholar discovers stories and poems possibly written by Louisa May Alcott under a pseudonym
The author of “Little Women” may have been even more productive than previously thought. -
Boston author Aube Rey Lescure on her debut novel set in modern China
The Boston-based author makes her debut with “River East, River West." -
Under the Radar Book Club: Geraldine Brooks’ ‘Horse’
Our encore pick for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club. -
Author Rebecca Ross on 'Ruthless Vows,' her forthcoming novel and follow-up to 'Divine Rivals'
Ross joined GBH News to discuss her second installment in the "Letters of Enchantment" fantasy series. -
Folklore expert explores the legend of Krampus and holiday monsters in 'The Fright Before Christmas'
GBH's All Things Considered host speaks with local author and folklore expert Jeff Belanger about his newest book, "The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters"
