Books
6 New Beach Reads for Summer
There’s nothing better than relaxing at the beach or by the pool with a good book in your hand. This summer kick back with one of these new releases by Lauren Weisberger, Jennifer Weiner and some of our other favorite authors.
Actress & Host Alison Sweeney Debuts New Novel
These days, we’re used to seeing Alison Sweeney as the host of The Biggest Loser, but now the former Days of Our Lives cast member — and mother of two — is debuting a juicy novel that peels back the curtains on Hollywood.
Best Books For Mom This Mother’s Day
Looking for some good books for Mom this Mother’s Day? Our friends at Simon & Schuster put together this great list covering everything from personal memoirs to fictional mysteries and more.
Bomb Squad Called In Over Backpack During Central Park Race
A man with a backpack riding a bicycle through the Run for the Parks caused the bomb squad to be called in. Bicycles and backpacks were banned from the race.
Saddle Brook Girl Scouts Exceed Book Drive Goal By Almost 55 Times
The Girl Scouts’ slogan is “Do a good turn daily” and Troop 4324 in Saddle Brook certainly lived up to that.
Author Harlan Coben Talks New Book ‘Six Years’
The opening line of the book is “I sat in the back pew and watched the only woman I would ever love marry another man.”
NYC Third Graders To Read Books About War As Part Of New Curriculum
Children as young as 8 years old could soon be reading books on bombings, weapons and war as part of a new curriculum approved by city and state education officials.
Broad Channel Library Reopens After Being Wrecked By Sandy
A Queens community still reeling from superstorm Sandy now has one of its most treasured gathering places back.
Author Jackie Collins Talks ‘The Power Trip’ On The Couch
“The Power Trip” centers around a star-studded birthday party on a Russian yacht-on-steroids, where shenanigans ensue.
‘Saturday Night Widows’ Depicts Story Of Local Women Bonding Over Personal Tragedy
There are many support groups out there — but one group of local women started their own, nontraditional support group after losing their husbands at a young age.
New Jersey Couple Spreads Love Of Reading With ‘Little Free Library’
A New Jersey couple has decided to spread their love of reading through what is known as a “little free library” in their very own front yard.
Patricia Cornwell Talks New Thriller ‘The Bone Bed’
Best-selling author Patricia Cornwell has a new thriller out and WCBS 880′s Pat Farnack talked to her about it.
A Spiritual Lesson From Deepak Chopra
Chopra’s latest book brings God to life in a unique blend of story telling and teaching.
WCBS 880 Special Series: Beach Reads – ‘The Inn At Rose Harbor’
Debbie Macomber’s latest book is called “The Inn at Rose Harbor” and it’s set in the Pacific northwest town of Cedar Cove that many of her readers have grown to love.
WCBS 880 Special Series: Beach Reads – ‘Imperfect Bliss’
In this week’s summer Beach Reads segment, we’re featuring the latest novel from former television writer Susan Fales-Hill. She describes it as “50 Shades of Gray” meets the “Smithsonian Magazine.”
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