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(Apr 3, 2020) I'm writing this from the island in my kitchen, which is vastly different from my office at NCPR. I can't yell down the hall to Mitch ("does this make sense?!?" I likely would ask) or tell Ethan to come read over my shoulder ("I need your opinion..." I would say). [full story]

(Feb 7, 2020) I remember friends who only read what was required, and nothing more. They weren’t interested in reading for fun. Textbooks aren’t my thing. Assigned reading was more my speed, and free reading was most certainly my favorite part of English classes growing up. That’s why I wanted to dig deeper and find out what other people enjoyed in their middle/high school years. [full story]

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(Jan 3, 2020) Alternate realities have long since been a genre (or theme) in books, as well as finding “the end.” It could be a death, the end of society or the extinction of an animal. I sat down with Phil LaMarche, a SUNY Canton professor and published author, to discuss dystopian and apocalyptic societies in literature for a lively conversation about books, recommendations and reality. [full story]

(Dec 6, 2019) Each year at this time, we ask listeners to recommend some books for fireside reading and holiday gift-giving. Co-hosts Jessica Lawrence and Chris Robinson were joined by book maven John Ernst in the studio and by local librarians off-site to take listener recommendations, and to share their own picks and other favorites submitted via email and social media. A compiled list of all the book recommendations can be found below. [full story]

(Sep 27, 2019) The Eleventh Annual Kingston Writers Fest kicked off Wednesday evening at the Holiday Inn Waterfront in Kingston. Dozens of nationally and internationally known writers will be in Kingston for a long weekend of events that will help them connect with readers. [full story]

(Jul 25, 2019) Summer provides us with longer daylight, which is perfect for reading after your kids have gone to bed, or simply enjoying alone time after a long work day. Whether you are reading by the lake, river, pool or in a tent, it’s nice to have something to get lost in. I’ve been a self-proclaimed book worm for as long as I can remember, and I am thrilled to be the new primary host of the NCPR Reading Call-In. John Ernst, Chris Robinson and I recently sat down to discuss what we’ve been reading so far this summer, and what you’ve been reading, too. I am excited to share it with you. Thank you to everyone who called or emailed in, and a special thank you to everyone who listened! - Jessica Lawrence [full story]

(Apr 24, 2019) NCPR held a spring reading list call-in Tuesday, April 23 from 10 am to noon. Gathered around the table in the studio: Chris Robinson, John Ernst, Jessica Lawrence, and Ellen Rocco. We took calls and emails from listeners who wanted to suggest books from all genres: classic and bestsellers, literary and beach-reading. [full story]

(Dec 10, 2018) Each year at this time, Readers and Writers asks NCPR listeners to recommend some books for fireside reading and holiday gift-giving. Co-hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson were joined by eager reader Jessica Lawrence and book maven John Ernst in the studio to take listener recommendations, and to share their own picks and other favorites submitted via email and social media. [full story]

(Jul 17, 2018) Summer = reading. Right? If it's hot and sunny, you hang out on the dock with a good potboiler. If it's rainy, you tuck into a hammock on the porch and re-read the classic you didn't appreciate back in high school. Here is a wide range of recommendations from station staff, friends, and listeners. We collected these via email and during our annual Summer Reading List call in, hosted by Ellen Rocco, John Ernst and Chris Robinson. Add your recommendations in the comment section below. [full story]

(Mar 10, 2018) During NCPR's 50th Anniversary Open House on Wednesday, listeners were invited to call-in and share from their late winter Cabin Fever reading selections. [full story]

(Jul 27, 2017) Station friends and Listeners called in with suggestions for their favorite summer reading. Hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson were joined in the studio by book maven John Ernst to discuss with callers and share their own picks.Read the compiled Big Best Book List for summer(A few minutes of audio at the end were caught off due to a recording session error) [full story]

(Dec 6, 2016) Each year at this time, Readers and Writers asks NCPR liteners to recommend some books for fireside reading and holiday gift-giving. Co-hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson are joined by book maven John Ernst in the studio to take listener recommendation, share their own picks and other favorites submitted via email and social media.You can continue to help build the reading list which is in progress at this post in the All In blog. [full story]

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(Apr 18, 2016) The North Country lost one of its most unique voices over the weekend. Maurice Kenny passed away on Saturday in Saranac Lake. The poet, author, and teacher was 86 years old. [full story]

(Dec 1, 2015) It's our annual Holiday and Winter Reading Call-in with Readers and Writers hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson, and book maven John Ernst. Help build the list by sharing recommendations on this story in the comment section below. The entire list will be available here when complete. [full story]

(Jul 9, 2015) Our summer reading call-in was Thursday, July 9, 10-noon. Programs hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson were joined in the studio reading list co-host John Ernst and by callers and correspondents to share their favorite warm weather reading.We count on you to add titles and recommendations, via the comment section here or email ellen@ncpr.org.Read the compiled book list still in progress. [full story]

(Mar 18, 2015) Michael Coffey is a celebrated author and former co-Editorial Director of Publisher’s Weekly who grew up in the Adirondacks. [full story]

(Mar 18, 2015) Michael Coffey is a celebrated author and former co-Editorial Director of Publisher’s Weekly who grew up in the Adirondacks. His latest book, “The Business of Naming Things” is his first work of fiction. He stopped by our studio on March 4, 2015 and had a wide-ranging discussion with Ellen Rocco and Betsy Kepes. [full story]