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Susan Giuliani said her granddaughters, from left, Isabella, Lauren and Emily Stea, helped illustrate her new book, “Musky Takes Manhattan.”

Children’s book becomes a family collaboration

East Meadowite Susan Giuliani, 70, realized a lifelong dream last year by self-publishing “Musky,” a children’s book about a mouse living in New York City. The final page of the book reads, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/30/15

With books, you can and should go home again

On one level, it’s a matter of clearing some closet space. On another, it’s a signal to let go and move on. more

7/29/15

Paging the perfect gift? Make it a book.

I always give books as gifts, but my method of delivery has moved into the 21st century. No more hard-cover tomes wrapped and tied in holiday cheer. more

12/11/14

'Amerikanah' with a side of Jollof rice

Two of my favorite pastimes are reading and eating, and, after years of trial and error, I have discovered the happy coincidence that I can do both at the same time. more

7/2/14

Natalie Harnett, of East Meadow, is set to give a May 13 reading of her first published book, “The Hollow Ground,” at Barnes & Noble in Carle Place.

Ignited with inspiration

Natalie Harnett, who moved to East Meadow 10 years ago with her husband Chris, has been writing her entire life, and is a frequent visitor of the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Old Country Road in Carle Place. more

By David Weingrad | 4/29/14

Fantasize your way through February's fury

So, how about this winter? more

2/21/14

July reading list in red, white and blue

What makes us American? What defines us and sets us apart? In honor of the Fourth of July, I assembled a list of novels to help us discover the essence of America, help us probe the heart and soul of our great country. more

6/27/13

First editions are among the offerings at the Long island Book & Ephemera Fair.

Treasure hunting at the Long Island Book & Ephemera Fair

Book lovers and memorabilia collectors will find a showcase of treasures awaits them this weekend. Other highlights include a fashion and food event at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park and a concert with the American Chamber Ensemble. more

4/3/13

Going under cover for a perfect gift

Recently I sent a very dear friend a Kindle copy of Louise Erdrich’s most recent novel, “The Round House.” more

1/3/13

Salvaging the bones on storm-tossed shores

What I saw: lines of people, bundled against the cold, gas containers in hand, waiting, shuffling their feet to keep warm, waiting even longer than they thought possible for enough gasoline to get their cars going. more

11/15/12

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