September 12, 2013
Here are two suggested lists of the many on the September 11 attacks. This first short list of 5 books aims to deal with the human impact of the tragedies. There are many accounts of how the losses affected the survivors and the friends and family left behind. The second list is not necessarily as personal but covers a wider range of issues and includes photos (some disturbing) with lengthy captions. EPL has hundreds of items relating to the historic events of the day as well.
Shira S.
April 27, 2010
I was pleasantly surprised to find how much I enjoyed learning about famous and not-so-famous poets in doing research for National Poetry Month. I came across two wonderful collections which are designed to introduce the reader to classic poems and provide some insights into the poets’ lives. The first one is 100 Essential Modern Poems, selected and introduced by Joseph Parisi, former editor of Poetry magazine. He starts with writers born in the late 1800’s, such as Yeats and Sandburg. Parisi gives a good overview of the basics.
The second work is The Poets’ Corner: the One and Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family by John Lithgow. The entries are knowledgeable without being overwhelming in length or detail. A bonus with this book is the CD of Lithgow reading poetry. (If he seems familiar it’s because he appears on TV.)
Shira S., RA
