Sex, Lies and Infidelity on a Small College Campus
Julia May Jonas’s debut novel, “Vladimir,” taps into a timeless story with several timely twists.
Unhappy Families Abound in These New Books About Fathers and Sons
Three new books (by Adrian Nathan West, Daniel Black and Obed Silva) explore difficult family dynamics, each challenging in its own way.
Your Mother Died. Now She Wants to Tell You Her Secrets.
Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel, “Black Cake,” shows how many times a woman can cook up a new life and what happens when she runs out of steam.
A Novel About Abortion, Told From Inside and Outside a Clinic
In “Mercy Street,” Jennifer Haigh examines a controversial issue from multiple perspectives.
Hollywood Came to China; It Was Epic.
Erich Schwartzel’s “Red Carpet” explores how Hollywood wooed the Chinese market — and became the villain of the piece.
‘The Violin Conspiracy’ Is a Musical Thriller With Some Unexpected Notes
Brendan Slocumb’s debut novel is a musical bildungsroman cleverly contained within a literary thriller.
A Celebration of Rap, and a Shrewd Study of Its Lyricism
“What’s Good,” by Daniel Levin Becker, is a wide-ranging examination of hip-hop and its language games.
A Mother and Daughter Go Sightseeing. They See Each Other.
In Jessica Au’s prizewinning novel “Cold Enough for Snow,” two generations communicate with words and what’s left unsaid.
These Characters Study Abroad in Berlin. It Doesn’t Go Well.
In Calla Henkel’s debut novel, “Other People’s Clothes,” two American art students take a new city by storm, with seismic consequences.
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. Face masks are required of all patrons 2 years and older, regardless of vaccination status. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Russia, Ukraine and ‘Hybrid Conflicts’
Four new books investigate modern warfare by examining limited conflicts by great powers.
Book Review: ‘Violeta,’ by Isabel Allende
A centenarian’s life mirrors the turbulence of her country’s in “Violeta.”
The Last House on the Street
unCovered review by Arlene Canale, ACLS Absecon Branch
I just finished The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain. This a compelling novel about a community’s past sins and how they affects two women a generation apart. It has mystery, romance, and tragedy. It also touches on the civil rights movement that was going on all over the United States in the 1960’s. It definitely shows how prevalent prejudice was during the 1960’s, especially in the South.
This author is amazing at weaving two stories together of two women dealing with the dark history of the land, which each call home, and the mystery surrounding the neighborhood. This is where Ellie grew up, and Kayla, years later, built her dream home with her architect husband who died in a freak accident during the construction.
The Civil Rights movement plays an important part in Ellie’s life as she joins a student group to help register Black voters. She faces danger from the KKK and also becomes attracted to a young Black civil rights activist. Meanwhile, Kayla moves into her dream home and a series of unsettling incidents occur that link the 2 women together.
This book will make you cry, rage, and it is completely relevant during these times. This is probably one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.
'Open' explores polyamorous relationships through personal experience
Bustle editor Rachel Krantz's memoir is a sincere and curious reckoning with the cultural messaging we all receive about gendered expectations and power dynamics in romantic and sexual relationships.
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BookReview: "My Annihilation," by Fuminori Nakamura
In his dizzying new novel, “My Annihilation,” Fuminori Nakamura destabilizes the reader at every turn.
The Addams family 2 [DVD]
Author: Pavlovic, Kevin, film director. Vernon, Conrad, film director, film producer. Berman, Gail, 1956- film producer. Sterling, Danielle, film producer O'Brien, Alison (Visual effects producer), film producer.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: FAMILY ADDAMS 2
Format: Video disc
Summary: In this all-new movie, we find Morticia and Gomez distraught that their children are growing up, skipping family dinners, and totally consumed with "scream time." To reclaim their bond they decide to cram Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, and the crew into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. Their adventure across America takes them out of their element and into hilarious run-ins with their iconic cousin, It, as well as many new kooky characters. What could go wrong?
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: FAMILY ADDAMS 2
Format: Video disc
Summary: In this all-new movie, we find Morticia and Gomez distraught that their children are growing up, skipping family dinners, and totally consumed with "scream time." To reclaim their bond they decide to cram Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, and the crew into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. Their adventure across America takes them out of their element and into hilarious run-ins with their iconic cousin, It, as well as many new kooky characters. What could go wrong?
The djinn [DVD]
Author: Charbonier, David, film director, screenwriter. Powell, Justin, film director, screenwriter. Scaringe, Ryan, film producer. Armstrong, Carter, film producer. Weinstein, Meghan, film producer.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: DJINN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Mute boy, Dylan, finds a book of spells in the closet when he is left home alone in their new apartment by his father to work the night shift. Blaming himself for the recent death of his mother, Dylan summons a djinn to grant one wish. Now he must survive a night of sheer terror at the hands of the sinister creature to fulfill his heart's greatest desire.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: DJINN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Mute boy, Dylan, finds a book of spells in the closet when he is left home alone in their new apartment by his father to work the night shift. Blaming himself for the recent death of his mother, Dylan summons a djinn to grant one wish. Now he must survive a night of sheer terror at the hands of the sinister creature to fulfill his heart's greatest desire.
Mass [DVD]
Author: Kranz, Fran, 1983- film director, screenwriter, film producer. Matlock, Dylan, 1982- film producer. Mott, Casey Wilder, 1980- film producer. Ouellette, J. P., 1981- film producer. Birney, Reed, 1954- actor.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: MASS
Format: Video disc
Summary: Years after an unspeakable tragedy tore their lives apart, two sets of parents agree to talk privately in an attempt to move forward. In Fran Kranz's writing and directing debut, he thoughtfully examines their journey of grief, anger, and acceptance by coming face-to-face with the ones who have been left behind.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: MASS
Format: Video disc
Summary: Years after an unspeakable tragedy tore their lives apart, two sets of parents agree to talk privately in an attempt to move forward. In Fran Kranz's writing and directing debut, he thoughtfully examines their journey of grief, anger, and acceptance by coming face-to-face with the ones who have been left behind.
An unquiet grave [DVD]
Author: Krey, Terence, film director. Ware, Jacob A., actor. Nyland, Christine, actor. Unquiet Films, LLC, publisher.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: UNQUIET
Format: Video disc
Summary: A year after losing his wife in a car crash, Jamie convinces her sister, Ava, to return with him to the site of the accident and help him perform a strange ritual. But as the night wears on, it becomes clear that he has darker intentions.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: UNQUIET
Format: Video disc
Summary: A year after losing his wife in a car crash, Jamie convinces her sister, Ava, to return with him to the site of the accident and help him perform a strange ritual. But as the night wears on, it becomes clear that he has darker intentions.
Moffie [DVD]
Author: Hermanus, Oliver, film director, screenwriter. Abraham, Eric, producer. Sidey, Jack, producer, screenwriter. Ramsay, Jamie, cinematographer. Dessauvage, Alain, film editor.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: MOFFIE
Format: Video disc
Summary: The year is 1981 and South Africa's white minority government is embroiled in a conflict on the southern Angolan border. Like all white boys over the age of sixteen, Nicholas Van der Swart must complete two years of compulsory military service to defend the Apartheid regime. The threat of communism and 'die swart gevaar' (the black danger) is at an all-time high. But that's not the only danger Nicholas faces. He must survive the brutality of the army, something that becomes even more difficult when a connection is sparked between him and a fellow recruit.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: MOFFIE
Format: Video disc
Summary: The year is 1981 and South Africa's white minority government is embroiled in a conflict on the southern Angolan border. Like all white boys over the age of sixteen, Nicholas Van der Swart must complete two years of compulsory military service to defend the Apartheid regime. The threat of communism and 'die swart gevaar' (the black danger) is at an all-time high. But that's not the only danger Nicholas faces. He must survive the brutality of the army, something that becomes even more difficult when a connection is sparked between him and a fellow recruit.
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