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October Book Suggestions–Of Monsters and Men: Mostly Classic Horror

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Oct 18, 2024 | Announcements, Library

By Research Librarian Jessica McClain As nights grow longer and mornings become brisk and biting, we may find ourselves with more opportunities to curl up with a compelling tale. Here are some suggestions from the Athenaeum shelves as we journey into the spookiest...

Book Review: The Price of Time: The Real Story of Interest by Edward Chancellor

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Aug 22, 2024 | Announcements, Library

Review by Executive Director / Keeper Tom Hardiman After a many-months slog, I have finally finished The Price of Time, and the reward was more than equal to the effort invested. This is definitely one of the best non-fiction books I have ever read. The super slow...

New Books in the Library

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Apr 26, 2024 | Announcements, Library

Spring into a good book! Proprietors and Subscribers, click on the link below to discover the new books now available in the library. April New Books Not a Proprietor or a Subscriber? Find out how you can become a member and support the Athenaeum. Click the button...

New Books in the Library

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Mar 6, 2024 | Announcements, Library

The new book list is here! It might be a Leap Year, but you don’t have to wait four years for the latest books available in the library. Proprietors and Subscribers, click on the button below to discover the new books now available in the library. February New...

New Books in the Library

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Jan 26, 2024 | Announcements, Library

The new book list is here! New year, new books for you to check out in the library. Proprietors and Subscribers, click on the button below to discover the new books now available in the library. December New Books Not a Proprietor or a Subscriber? Find out how you can...

August 2023 Book List

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Sep 13, 2023 | Announcements, Library

The new book list is here! We’re heading into autumn, so it’s time to gather up a few new books. Proprietors and Subscribers, click on the button below to discover the new books now available in the library. August New Books Not a Proprietor or a...