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    Recent Works by Indigenous Authors

    By Carrie McBride, Communications | October 7, 2024

    These titles span across genres including literary fiction, memoir, poetry, romance, thriller, historical nonfiction, and more.

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    Election 2024: Voting & U.S. Democracy Book Recommendations

    By NYPL Staff | October 4, 2024

    This list is a starting point to get informed about the state of voting rights and democracy in America. 

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    Election 2024: Civics for Kids!

    By NYPL Staff | October 4, 2024

    These books show young readers how elections work, why it's important to vote, and the fun of taking part in the democratic process. 

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    The New York Public Library Acquires Archive of Oliver Sacks

    By NYPL Staff | October 4, 2024

    Sacks was a pioneering physician and beloved author who bridged the fields of medicine, science, and the humanities.

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    Ready for Checkout: The 2024 National Book Award Finalists

    By Carrie McBride, Communications | October 1, 2024

    Add these short-listers to your fall reading list!

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    Novels To Read for Italian American Heritage Month

    By Carrie McBride, Communications | September 30, 2024

    Exploring identity, assimilation, and cultural conflict through the lens of tight-knit immigrant enclaves and evolving family structures.

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