Sarah Diodato

YA, mystery, a delightfully horrifying graphic novel and a thought-provoking classic for your consideration.

You tell us: What book have you read lately?

Bookstore owners, Times Union staffers and readers share the books they just read and what they’re reading now.

WNYT’s Alexa Dringus, Taa Grays from the New York State Bar Association, New York State Librarian Lauren Moore and other locals share what they’re reading now.

Times Union readers are invited to share what book they just finished, and what they are reading now. Responses may be published in our next Book Swap newsletter.

The rides! The corn dogs! The pig races! County fair season is almost here. What’s your favorite fair food?

Bathing suit? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Relaxing book? We need your help!

Sometimes, a movie or a series can make a pleasant visual companion to a beloved book. Other times, it can miss the mark.

Tell us about a book you loved. Did the movie or TV adaptation do it justice?

Times Union staff, guests and readers shared their recommendations.