January 2025
Virtual Author Hour: Larry Rohter – Into the Amazon
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring a new online program, "Author Hour in Massachusetts." In this installment, 2024 Mass Book Award finalist Larry Rohter will discuss his new book, "Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist." The book is a thrilling biography of the Indigenous Brazilian who guided Theodore Roosevelt on his journey down the River of Doubt in 1913-14. Rohter was the Rio de Janeiro bureau chief for the New York Times…
Find out more »African Art Lecture Series: Contrasting Cultures, Styles
The Medford Public Library continues its second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is "Art in Cultural Context: Contrasting Cultures – Contrasting Styles - The Dogon of Mali and the Yoruba of Nigeria." The Dogon, living in the harsher world of the Western Sudan,…
Find out more »Historical Fiction Recommendations
Do you love historical fiction but aren't sure what to read next? The Medford Public Library invites you to join bestselling author Jane Healey ("The Beantown Girls," "The Secret Stealers") online for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – the best of historical fiction out there. Register using the link on the library's new online calendar for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Thriller/Horror Book Recommendations
The Medford Public Library invites you to join bookstagrammer Jody Blachette, aka redreadreviews, online for 30 minutes of recommendations on the best of horror and thrillers out there. Blanchette is an Instagram reviewer and book club leader -- a lover of all books. Register using the link on the library's new online calendar to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »Women’s Fiction Book Recommendations
Love women’s fiction but aren't sure what to read next? Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins for an online program of pure book recommendations – the best of women’s fiction out there. Higgins is the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 20 novels, which have been translated into 19 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. The mother of two adults and also a smitten grandmother, Higgins enjoys gardening, mixology, the national parks, and…
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