Sex Goddess, Celebrity and the Best Hope for Her Country
Miguel Syjuco’s novel “I Was the President’s Mistress!!” is a political satire told through interviews with a kaleidoscopic cast of characters.
A Son Looks Back on Life With an Irascible and Beloved Mother
“Tasha” is Brian Morton’s memoir of his complicated relationship with the woman who raised him.
When an Advice Columnist Tries to Fix Her Daughters’ Issues
In her novel “The Wise Women,” Gina Sorell asks whether the fate of the shoemaker’s children also applies to the offspring of professional problem solvers.
Love and Scandal, Buried for Years at an Elite Boarding School
In Jonathan Galassi’s “School Days,” a sexual harassment investigation uncovers long-buried memories of desire and abuse.
‘Memphis’ Is a Rhapsodic Hymn to Black Women
Tara M. Stringfellow’s new novel follows three matrilineal generations of African American women as they navigate decades of life in Tennessee.
With ‘Bittersweet,’ Can Susan Cain Replicate the Success of ‘Quiet’?
In her new book, the former lawyer and best-selling author turns her sights on a different word, one that certainly suits our times.
Preschool Storytime
Open to ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Join us for fun stories & a simple craft, designed to develop early literacy skills. Guardians must remain present. Masks are optional. Social distancing policies remain in effect. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
'Sea of Tranquility' reflects our pandemic woes through a time-travel lens
Station Eleven author Emily St. John Mandel wrote a book during these last two years of social isolation — about big moments in our lives and small moments in time.
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Book Review: ‘Blood and Ruins,’ by Richard Overy
Richard Overy’s prodigious “Blood and Ruins” is a sweeping history of World War II packed with lessons for the future.
Sadie
UnCovered reviewed by Samantha LeRoy, ACLS Mays Landing Branch
Very few books pack
the gut punch that Sadie by Courtney Summers does. The story follows a
young woman, the titular Sadie, as she goes on an odyssey to track down her
sister’s killer. On the surface it sounds like a thriller, yet, while it does
have a few thrilling scenes, it’s more of a coming of age story that explores
themes of trauma, sisterhood, identity, and closure. The book is split
perspective with aclschapters: Sadie as she treks through Colorado, and
West McCray, a radio journalist for an NPR-esque company, as he follows the
breadcrumbs of clues Sadie left behind. While Sadie’s chapters serve as the
action of the plot, West’s chapters serve as exposition in the form of a
podcast. Because half the book is told in podcast form, the audiobook is incredibly
immersive and engaging with a full cast of voice actors.
New Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels
These new science fiction and fantasy novels feature Icelandic horses, memory removal and romance in the multiverse.
Book Review: ‘Bodies on the Line,’ by Lauren Rankin
In “Bodies on the Line,” Lauren Rankin traces the civilian efforts to protect abortion seekers from those who would stand in their way.
Romance: April 2022
Flirt with romance--whether you like your lovin' with ghosts, spies, or knights in shining armor, this newsletter will deliver, sealed with a kiss. Monthly.
Delivered: 4/4/2022 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 4/4/2022 12:00:00 AM
New Psychological Thrillers
In Peter Swanson’s new novel, “Nine Lives,” some unlucky folks find themselves singled out by a killer.
LibraryReads: April 2022
A monthly list featuring the top ten books loved by librarians across the U.S.
Delivered: 4/2/2022 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 4/2/2022 12:00:00 AM
Sing 2 [DVD]
Author: Jennings, Garth, film director, screenwriter, voice actor. Meledandri, Chris, film producer. Healy, Janet, film producer. McConaughey, Matthew, 1969- voice actor. Witherspoon, Reese, 1976- voice actor.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: J SING 2
Format: Video disc
Summary: The ever-optimistic koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet, all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: J SING 2
Format: Video disc
Summary: The ever-optimistic koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet, all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world.
Dexter [DVD] : new blood
Author: Phillips, Clyde, creator, screenwriter. Siega, Marcos, television director. Bookstaver, Sanford, television director. Hall, Michael C., 1971- actor. Alcott, Jack, 1996- actor.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: TV SERIES DEXTER NEW BLOOD
Format: Video disc
Summary: Set ten years after Dexter Morgan went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura; he is now living under an assumed name in Upstate New York, Iron Lake, far from his original home in Miami.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: TV SERIES DEXTER NEW BLOOD
Format: Video disc
Summary: Set ten years after Dexter Morgan went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura; he is now living under an assumed name in Upstate New York, Iron Lake, far from his original home in Miami.
The elephant and the termite [DVD]
Author: Deeble, Mark, screenwriter, television director. Stone, Victoria, television director, television producer. Dumezweni, Noma, narrator. WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), production company. Terra Mater Factual Studios, production company.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: DOC 591.5 NATURE
Format: Video disc
Summary: In arid regions across southern Kenya, the waterhole, created by elephants and termites, is central to everyone's life. It is where animals visit to drink, and where some creatures are born and die. Every visit is charged with tension, for a waterhole is the perfect place for predators to wait in ambush.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: DOC 591.5 NATURE
Format: Video disc
Summary: In arid regions across southern Kenya, the waterhole, created by elephants and termites, is central to everyone's life. It is where animals visit to drink, and where some creatures are born and die. Every visit is charged with tension, for a waterhole is the perfect place for predators to wait in ambush.
The boy behind the door [DVD]
Author: Charbonier, David, film director, screenwriter. Powell, Justin, film director, screenwriter. Rosenthal, Rick, 1949- film producer. Chavis, Lonnie, 2007- actor. Dewey, Ezra, actor.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: BOY
Format: Video disc
Summary: A twelve-year-old boy and his best friend have a horrifying experience when they are kidnapped while on their way home from school. A night of unimaginable terror awaits twelve year old Bobby and his best friend, Kevin, when they are abducted on their way home from school. Managing to escape his confines, Bobby navigates the dark halls, praying his presence goes unnoticed as he avoids his captor at every turn. Even worse is the arrival of another stranger, whose mysterious arrangement with the kidnapper may spell certain doom for Kevin. With no means of calling for help and miles of dark country in every direction, Bobby embarks on a rescue mission, determined to get himself and Kevin out alive or die trying.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: BOY
Format: Video disc
Summary: A twelve-year-old boy and his best friend have a horrifying experience when they are kidnapped while on their way home from school. A night of unimaginable terror awaits twelve year old Bobby and his best friend, Kevin, when they are abducted on their way home from school. Managing to escape his confines, Bobby navigates the dark halls, praying his presence goes unnoticed as he avoids his captor at every turn. Even worse is the arrival of another stranger, whose mysterious arrangement with the kidnapper may spell certain doom for Kevin. With no means of calling for help and miles of dark country in every direction, Bobby embarks on a rescue mission, determined to get himself and Kevin out alive or die trying.
Adventure time [DVD]. Distant lands.
Author: Shada, Jeremy, voice actor. DiMaggio, John, 1968- voice actor. Kenny, Tom, 1962- voice actor. Cartoon Network (Television network) Studio Distribution Services, publisher.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: ADVENTUR DISTANT
Format: Video disc
Summary: After a break from adventuring, a series of mysterious events leads Finn and Jake farther from home than they have ever traveled before. When they find themselves face to face with a monstrous evil, Finn and Jake must unite for the adventure of their lifetimes!
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: ADVENTUR DISTANT
Format: Video disc
Summary: After a break from adventuring, a series of mysterious events leads Finn and Jake farther from home than they have ever traveled before. When they find themselves face to face with a monstrous evil, Finn and Jake must unite for the adventure of their lifetimes!
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