We're hosting a Very Special Edition of our Twitter office hours this week! We'll be joined by Marley Dias, the 11-year-old founder of the amazing #1000BlackGirlBooks.

It's also at a Very Special Time: 1-1:30 PM (not 10-11 AM as usual). Come join us @NYPLRecommends and ask Marley to recommend a book! And use the #AskMarley hashtag.

You can also join us on Facebook, and find more Marley info on our blog!

#AskMarley on Twitter

Check out @NYPLRecommends from 1-1:30 PM for recommendations from Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks.

I Want a Garden!

A list of urban gardening books that’ll help you grow some plants…even if a sprawling tomato seedling won’t fit in your studio.

New York Times Readalikes

The top five this week includes something for everyone: urban fantasy, gritty suspense fiction, a new police procedural, a little bit of romance, and some history. 

What We're Reading

This week, Gwen is reading American Ace by Marilyn Nelson and an excellent graphic novel, Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina & New Orleans by Don Brown. YA FTW!

Lynn is reading What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi.

Find us online for more recommendations and Staff Picks!