Montclair Literary Festival, virtually, this weekendMontclair Literary Festival, virtually, this weekendMontclair Literary Festival offers free online panels and author talks on Sept. 11 and 12, and writing workshops during the week. Gwen OrelGwen Orel
David Henry Sterry memoir about Chippendales set for TVDavid Henry Sterry memoir about Chippendales set for TVA memoir by David Henry Sterry, "Master of Ceremonies," is being turned into a television pilot by Gordon L. Smith of "Better Call Saul."Gwen OrelGwen Orel
Top book and movie downloads, upcoming eventsTop book and movie downloads, upcoming eventsMontclairians continue to watch movies and books during this pandemic. Here are the top downloads from Montclair Public Library.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
Montclair Literary Festival, at homeMontclair Literary Festival, at homeMontclair Literary Festival offers its ticketed author conversations online, and some authors and editors find there is a new intimacy in that.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
All Write Now: writing during the pandemicAll Write Now: writing during the pandemicThe quarantine has changed some things, but writing can continue, just a little differently, writes Steph Auteri in her latest "All Write Now." Gwen OrelGwen Orel
Montclair Public Library popular downloadsMontclair Public Library popular downloadsMontclair Public Library patrons are downloading eBooks, audiobooks and movies, though the library has closed its phsyical doors.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
COVID-19: Arts and cultural organizations reactCOVID-19: Arts and cultural organizations reactMontclair arts and cultural organizations react to Covid-19 with postponements, cancelations, and potential streaming solutions.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
In brief: Montclair Literary Festival presents Colum McCannIn brief: Montclair Literary Festival presents Colum McCannIrish author Colum McCann will speak in a fundraiser for the Montclair Literary Festival on Thursday, March 12, at St. James Episcopal Church.Gwen OrelGwen Orel
College Bound: Consider the commonplace bookCollege Bound: Consider the commonplace bookWith a commonplace book of passages that strike you as you read, you'll never be at a loss if an interviewer asks for your favorite quotation, writes Pat Berry in her latest 'All Write Now.'Gwen OrelGwen Orel
Isabel Allende connects at pre-festival kickoffIsabel Allende connects at pre-festival kickoffAcclaimed author Isabel Allende discussed her neew book, "A Long Petal of the Sea," at kickoff event for Montclair Literary Festival. Patricia ConoverPatricia Conover