The Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library hosts regular book reviews, author talks, and special presentations. Mark your calendars, and be sure to join us for our upcoming May events!
Book Review:
“Milkweed Smithereens” by Bernadette Mayer
Tuesday, May 2 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Please join us for a review of “Milkweed Smithereens” by Bernadette Mayer, reviewed by Bob Sharkey, poet and member of the board, Hudson Valley Writers Guild. For ages 18+.
Book Review:
“Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies about Our Past” edited by Kevin M. Kruse & Julian E. Zelizer
Tuesday, May 9 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Please join us for a review of “Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies about Our Past,” edited by Kevin M. Kruse & Julian E. Zelizer, reviewed by John McGuire, PhD, attorney. For ages 18+.
Book Review:
“Mark Twain: A Life” by Ron Powers
Tuesday, May 16 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Please join us for a review of “Mark Twain: A Life” by Ron Powers, reviewed by Carl Strock, author & prize-winning journalist.
Author Talk:
Israel Tsvaygenbaum, artist, discusses & reads from his memoir, “My Secret Memory”
Tuesday, May 23 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Join us for an Author Talk by Israel Tsvaygenbaum to celebrate his new memoir “My Secret Memory.” The book centers on the memories and experiences that inspired Tsvaygenbaum’s art, giving the reader a window into the artist’s life, family and heritage. Several of Tsvaygenbaum’s artworks will be on display during the reading. Come early to view the paintings!
This Author Talk will also be broadcast live on Zoom. Register here for Zoom link.
Book Review:
“Poverty, by America” by Matthew Desmond
Tuesday, May 30 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Please join us for a review of “Poverty, by America” by Matthew Desmond, reviewed by Anita Thayer, attorney.