Books

A Branch Forgotten

It is Saturday afternoon and students hunch over their books deep in thought, or have eyes glued to their laptops. Another typical day in the library, fueled by Red Bull and espresso, filled with essays and assignments...

Breaking the Bank

While students lament the high prices of books at our college bookstore, other options are cropping up all over the web.

Going 'Elsewhere'

Mark Taylor's new memoir, Field Notes from Elsewhere, details his journey from death to life.

Independents' Week

Despite corporate competition, local bookstores still have a place in New York City.

Jolly Good Fellows

The NYPL Cullman Center is where academics meets art—and this complementary contrast is exemplified by Michael Golston and Rivka Galchen's work.

Graphic Literature

Who knew that a graphic novel hoard of 1,200 titles and counting is ensconced within the Butler stacks?

What Do You Do With an MFA in Writing?

Columbia's graduate writing program and the future of publishing.

Notes from the Underground

Columbia's famed revolutionary icon Mark Rudd reveals the motives behind his actions as a member of SDS and Weather Underground in his newest book.

Once Upon a Crime

A psychoerotic remake of noir crime fiction from the critically acclaimed author of the sci-fi satire Zanesville.

The Wonderful Story of Sophie Dahl

Will Sophie Dahl's first novel, Playing With the Grown-Ups, be her last?