A book of historical fiction about the personal librarian to J.P. Morgan, and the first director of the Morgan Library and Museum has been chosen as Sarasota County’s One Book One Community selection ...

Al Roker Entertainment has optioned the New York Times best-selling novel The Personal Librarian (Berkley/Penguin) from authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray for a limited series.

A novel based on historical fact, set in the 1920's. Ted has his review. Belle da Costa Greene was hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection for his newly built library, while hiding the fact that ...

Greene was born Belle Marion Greener in Washington, D.C. in 1879. She was the daughter of a racial justice activist Richard T. Greener—the first Black graduate of Harvard College—and musician and ...

The subject of a bestseller who led a remarkable life as a scholar and cultural force while hiding her Black identity is the focus of an exhibition at the institution she headed. An online resource, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The bestselling author team of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray has a new novel in the works, while celebrating a milestone for its best-known publication, “The Personal ...

'The Personal Librarian' is based on the story of Belle da Costa Greene. Get ready to travel back in time with “GMA’s” Book Club pick for July. This month’s book club pick, “The Personal Librarian,” ...

Al Roker is best known for his facility in explaining the weather. But the “Today” veteran is about to test his footing on new terrain. His production company, Al Roker Entertainment, has optioned ...

Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray say they are writing soulmates. If you’re looking for your next historical fiction novel, pick up “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria ...