‘In the Shadow of Genius’ explores the minds behind the Brooklyn Bridge
“The word ‘genius’ is used so indiscriminately in our culture that its meaning, even when applied to such masterworks as the Brooklyn Bridge, has become […]
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Comedy legend discusses new book in Brooklyn
Monty Python’s Michael Palin visited St. Francis College on a recent night to discuss his new book “Erebus: The Story of a Ship,” which explores […]
Historian writes true-crime account of Evelyn Nesbit scandal
The cover of “The Girl on the Velvet Swing” features a photograph of Evelyn Nesbit in 1900. Photo courtesy of Little, Brown and Company The […]
Distinguished historian shakes up civil rights history
“What of the past is remembered, celebrated, and mourned is at the core of national identity — and the process of what is told and […]
“Brooklyn’s Sweet Ruin”
When it was rebuilt in 1883, the Domino Sugar Refinery was the largest in the world. That year, the Brooklyn Eagle described the new facility […]
Matthew Goodman, Brooklyn’s Narrative Historian
If this account is true, it is most enormously wonderful. -Chapter 11, The Sun and the Moon In 1835, nine out of ten New Yorkers […]
New Book Provides Historical Perspective On Jewish Culture In New York City
Jewish immigrants transformed New York. They built its clothing industry, expanded its commercial reach, and constructed huge swaths of apartment buildings. New York Jews helped […]
New book ‘Jackie Robinson in Quotes’ details ‘The Remarkable Life of Baseball’s Most Significant Player’
Renowned filmmaker Ken Burns has noted recently, while doing the interview circuit to promote his new documentary on Jackie Robinson, “When Jackie broke the color barrier […]
This Week in 1892: Walt Whitman’s death, & his 1847 ‘Death in the School-room’ piece for the Brooklyn Eagle
article by Andriana Zacharakos, Brooklyn Daily Eagle This week is one of literary mourning, as New York City marked the 122nd death anniversary of the […]
Upcoming book talk to highlight Plymouth Church in Civil War Era
In connection with the Brooklyn Historical Society’s new exhibition, “Brooklyn Abolitionists/In Pursuit of Freedom,” BHS, in partnership with Green-Wood, will host a book talk with Frank Decker to […]
Brooklyn journalist uncovers story of Topsy the elephant
According to Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn-based journalist Michael Daly has recently published “Topsy: The Startling Story of the Crooked-Tailed Elephant, P. T. Barnum, and the […]
‘Paris Reborn:’ A Parisian Brooklynite’s take on the birth of Paris
St. Martin’s Press According to Brooklyn Eagle, Stephane Kirkland, a writer who splits his time between Brooklyn and Paris, will soon release his vivid and engrossing […]
‘Kalamazoo Gals,’ WWII guitar crafters, have modern day heirs in Gowanus guitar shop
“Only a Gibson is Good Enough” was the popular guitar brand’s slogan. Coined in the 1940s, the phrase appeared prominently on the golden banners adorning […]
‘The Bronfman Haggadah’ presents unique look at the Passover Seder
Last month Brooklyn BookBeat featured Brooklyn By The Book – a monthly literary series curated by Park Slope’s Community Bookstore and Congregation Beth Elohim. The two […]
Teacher with global career credits Brooklyn roots
Brooklyn Eagle recently featured Albert Mazza’s “A Teacher Grows in Brooklyn.” Like Betty Smith’s “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” Mazza’s book is a coming-of-age story […]
Brooklyn author’s “Eighty Days” revives historic race around world
According to Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn author Matthew Goodman has just released his latest novel, “Eighty Days: Nelly Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around the […]
‘Silent Cal’ is the hero in ‘Coolidge,’ by Brooklyn Heights author Amity Shlaes
Brooklyn Eagle recently featured Heights writer Amity Shlaes, who has just released “Coolidge,” her latest book that presents a fascinating biography of America’s thirtieth president. Known […]
‘Gingersnap’ illustrates life in Brooklyn during World War II
Just last week, two-time Newbery Honor-winning Patricia Reilly Giff released “Gingersnap,” a heartfelt novel depicting Brooklyn during World War II. A Brooklyn native herself, Giff […]
19th Century Eagle gives author rich background on Slope’s Sportsmen’s Row
Brooklyn Eagle has recently featured Lucas G. Rubin, director of the Sports Management program at Columbia University, whose recent book cites an Eagle article from 1892! […]
Sports marketing expert Brandon Steiner credits his Brooklyn roots
Brooklyn Eagle recently featured a former Brooklynite with an exciting success story. Brandon Steiner, writer and founder and CEO of Steiner Sports Marketing, grew up in […]