In her fifth book, Samantha Hunt describes finding a manuscript left behind by her late father in the family’s 18th-century house. Source: New York Times
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Alan J. Hruska, a Founder of Soho Press, Dies at 88
By Gotham Rex on April 5, 2022
A litigator for 44 years, he was also a novelist; a writer, director and producer of plays and films; and helped establish the independent publishing house Soho Press. Source: New York Times
New York Public Library Ends Late Fees, and the Treasures Roll In
By Gotham Rex on March 31, 2022
The decision by the New York Public Library set off a wave of returns, accompanied by bashful notes of apology and gratitude. Source: New York Times
Is a Gas Tax Holiday on the Agenda in Albany?
By Gotham Rex on March 31, 2022
Giving drivers a break from gas taxes is good politics. But leaders debate whether it’s good policy. Source: New York Times
Nelson W. Aldrich Jr., Dissector of Old Money, Dies at 86
By Gotham Rex on March 10, 2022
In books and articles, he unsparingly scrutinized an American aristocracy that he knew intimately. Source: New York Times
Fred Ferretti, Reporter Turned Writer on Food, Dies at 90
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2022
He covered every aspect of dining for The Times from 1969 to 1986 and then became a columnist for Gourmet magazine. Source: New York Times
Amelia Earhart’s Helmet Sells for $825,000
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2022
The leather aviator’s helmet she wore on record-setting flights in the 1920s sold to a big money buyer. Source: New York Times
How Marlon James, Novelist, Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on February 18, 2022
The Jamaican-born writer likes to read in bed, watch ‘tear-jerky’ YouTube videos and cook for friends. Source: New York Times
Stephanie Selby, Ballerina Who Inspired Many, Dies at 57
By Gotham Rex on February 12, 2022
A 1976 book of photographs and text traced her year at the School of American Ballet and made her famous. But a darker story lay underneath. Source: New York Times
How Yiddish Scholars Are Rescuing Women’s Novels From Obscurity
By Gotham Rex on February 6, 2022
Works written decades ago, often by female Jewish immigrants, were dismissed as insignificant or unmarketable. But in the past several years, translators devoted to the literature are making it available to a wider readership. Source: New York Times
Arnie Kantrowitz, Pioneer of Gay Liberation, Dies at 81
By Gotham Rex on February 3, 2022
A professor, author and activist, he fought against discrimination because of sexual orientation and for fairness from the media. Source: New York Times
Dennis Smith, Firefighter Who Wrote Best Sellers, Dies at 81
By Gotham Rex on January 23, 2022
“Report from Engine Co. 82” was the first of his 16 books. He also started Firehouse magazine and was the founding chairman of the New York City Fire Museum. Source: New York Times
Ben McFall, ‘the Heart of the Strand,’ Is Dead at 73
By Gotham Rex on December 30, 2021
He was the longest-tenured bookseller in the history of New York’s most storied bookstore, and he perpetuated its bohemian character. Source: New York Times
Anthony Broadwater Was Convicted of Raping Alice Sebold. Then the Case Unraveled.
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2021
Anthony Broadwater was exonerated in the 1981 rape of Ms. Sebold, now a best-selling author. When his lawyers saw the trial transcript, they could only wonder what took so long. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Is Ordered to Forfeit Earnings From $5.1 Million Book Deal
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2021
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo received authorization to write the book under false pretenses, the board had previously ruled. Source: New York Times