Author Michael Grynbaum (center) poses with Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal and a firefighter on Sept. 15 after a fire erupted in the building where the Borough Book Club was going to feature the author’s new book, “Empire of the Elite” about the Condé Nastempire. He’s been rescheduled for Oct. 1.
Author Michael Grynbaum (center) poses with Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal and a firefighter on Sept. 15 after a fire erupted in the building where the Borough Book Club was going to feature the author’s new book, “Empire of the Elite” about the Condé Nastempire. He’s been rescheduled for Oct. 1. ( Photo: Courtesy Office of Manhattan Borough President)

Fire forced the postponement of the Manhattan Borough Book Club event that was to feature Michael Grynbaum’s new book, “Empire of the Elite” on Sept. 15. It’s rescheduled for Oct. 1.

That’s One Hot Book!
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One could claim that Brad Hoylman-Sigal picked the hottest book of the year, literally, to feature at his most most recent Borough Book Club event on Sept. 15

The Manhattan borough president had already distributed 100 free copies of the newly revised paperback edition of Michael Grybaum’s “Empire of...

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Author Jennifer Payne has been a teacher for 25 years and holds two master’s degrees in education, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Literacy at St. John’s University. She founded Victory Garden Kids, an academic resource center that provides personalized learning strategies and support for families
Author Jennifer Payne has been a teacher for 25 years and holds two master’s degrees in education, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Literacy at St. John’s University. She founded Victory Garden Kids, an academic resource center that provides personalized learning strategies and support for families ( Photo: Teresa Bonder)

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