Category: Adult Recommendations

The We-Bop children’s music classes at Rose Hall, Columbus Circle- Lincoln center begin at age 8 months through 7 years old. With live piano and creativity encouraged, I remember going with my daughter when she was 3-5 years old. We-bop is an early childhood, jazz education class for little ones. Originating from the Marsalis family of musicians, award-winning faculty bring the joy and learning of music to each class. After the class, we would venture across the street to Central Park and ride the merry-go-round. A fun weekly outing for families with young ones. If you can’t make it, try these jazz picture books: “Charlie Parker Played Be Bop,” “Jazz Baby,” and “Jazz for Lunch.”

Emily Henry never fails to disappoint. She has penned another lighthearted romance, this time about a children’s librarian, Daphne, who is in a relationship with her soul mate, Peter. Or at least she believed he was, right up to the point where he breaks off their engagement, devastating her. This occurs just after his bachelor party, where he realizes he is still in love with his “best friend” Petra. As if that isn’t bad enough, the house belongs to Peter, so Daphne has to find a new place to live. Fortunately, a room opens up at the apartment of Petra’s previous boyfriend, Miles. But what often appears at first to be the worst thing that could happen, slowly turns into a positive change. Daphne discovers she has feelings for Miles, but will he be able to commit to a relationship? Read it and see, this will be a perfect beach read for the summer.

Art lovers and bug lovers unite and visit Imaginari in NYC on Hudson ST. For the next 12 months, this exhibit ties together science, art and storytelling in this unique exhibit.

Cara Black’s latest novel places protagonist Aimee Leduc front and center. After she witnesses Melac, her daughter’s father, being stabbed to death, the killer slips the murder weapon into her hand after assaulting her. Thus when the policemen find her, she is accused of Melac’s murder. Aimee goes into hiding to prove her innocence and find the murderer, convinced it is la Balafre, a serial killer, who has been on the loose for years, leaving eight victims in his wake. Can Aimee find him before she becomes his next victim? Cara Black is a master at the mystery novel…

March 2024 was the first digital SAT exam. What were the results? Internationally, the average SAT score was 1176 out of a 1600 perfect score. To help level the playing field, College Board connected with non-profit Khan Academy to offer free test prep. Some experts say the new test is easier. Read a comprehensive review of someone who took the digital exam to get a thorough breakdown of the new test. If you are taking the SAT test soon, good luck!