"The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" voted next #ClubCalvi read
"The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" by Lynda Cohen Loigman is a novel about second chances and how it's never too late for new beginnings.
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"The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" by Lynda Cohen Loigman is a novel about second chances and how it's never too late for new beginnings.
Voting closes at 6 p.m. Sunday for the next book to read with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi. Hear from the others before making your selection.
Will it be "The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" by Lynda Cohen Loigman, "How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund? by Anna Montague or "Love Can't Feed You" by Cherry Lou Sy?
A new book "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth", explores Breslin's monumental reporting for events like the JFK assassination to the chaos of the Son of Sam killings. CBS News law enforcement contributor and author of the book, Richard Esposito sat down with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi to discuss the new book.
Nearly 100 authors will be on sight for the annual Morristown Festival of Books in New Jersey. The chair of the festival, Wendy Supron, gives a sneak peek at what's in store.
Ruth Dickey, executive director of the National Book Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss the 25 new finalists.
We're sharing a true story that's stranger than fiction about a group of European exiles who seek paradise in the Galapagos, but two die under mysterious circumstances.
Ten thousand votes were cast to decide the first fall read for the CBS New York Book Club.
Voting is underway for Club Calvi's first read of the fall. Which book will it be?
Will it be "I Dreamed of Falling" by Julia Dahl; "The Night We Lost Him" by Laura Dave, or "Once More From The Top" by Emily Layden?
Authors and creatives will come together this Saturday for the 26th installment of the Harlem Book Fair. The festival's founder, Max Rodriguez, and Yona Deshommes, president and CEO of Riverchild Media share what spectators can expect.
Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer of Scholastic Education Solutions joins CBS New York to discuss ways parents can get kids reading more this school year.
With a few more weeks left in summer and heading into the holiday weekend, here are three new paperbacks to take you into the fall.
The Northern Catskills "book village" of Hobart, New York, home to around 400 residents, is also home to seven bookstores, making it a dream destination for bibliophiles.
Clay Smith, Literary Director at the Library of Congress, discusses the National Book Festival which returns on Saturday in Washington, D.C.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has chosen "Like Mother, Like Daughter" as its next summer read, and today we're getting to know the author behind the book.
We asked you to vote on our Top 3 FicPicks: "Like Mother, Like Daughter" by Kimberly McCreight, "Hum" by Helen Phillips, and "Trouble in Queenstown" by Delia Pitts.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has until Sunday at 6 p.m. to vote for its next FicPick.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi is ready to vote for its next summer read. Will it be a mystery, a work of speculative fiction or a thriller?
It's a gathering for romance novel-loving readers, where you can gush about your favorite romantic couples and stories.
Our readers say "The Next Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine, a cat-and-mouse story of revenge, reeled them in.
In this CBS New York Book Club bonus read, author Julie Satow tells the story of three women behind the city's most iconic department stores.
The first-ever Gold Coast Book Fair coming to Oyster Bay, Long Island this weekend. Former New York Congressman Steve Israel shares what attendees can expect!
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
Mary Calvi talks to author Brenda Janowitz about beach bag books: "Jackpot Summer" by Elyssa Friedland, "Summer Romance" by Annabel Monaghan, and "Summer Fridays" by Suzanne Rindell.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Tuesday marked the first full day of the defense's case in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Ramon Rivera, the suspect in the deadly stabbing of three people in Manhattan on Monday, appeared before a judge Tuesday.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Tuesday marked the first full day of the defense's case in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
Ramon Rivera, the suspect in the deadly stabbing of three people in Manhattan on Monday, appeared before a judge Tuesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
A New York City Police officer and a bystander were both shot in the leg in Queens on Tuesday evening, police said. The suspect was shot and killed.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, the team announced Monday.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 19 at 11 p.m.
Harlem is ready for the holiday season and the celebration started Tuesday night.
Police in New Jersey are trying to figure out where a drone seen over Chatham on Monday night came from.
President-elect Donald Trump is naming former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary. That means she'll be in charge of a department Trump has proposed abolishing. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on what she brings to the role.
A police officer and an innocent bystander were shot in Queens on Tuesday. The alleged gunman was shot and killed. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal and Ali Bauman report.
