Review: ‘The Golden Age,’ by Wang Xiaobo
Wang Xiaobo’s “The Golden Age” is a novel of lust and loss during China’s Cultural Revolution.
Review: ‘The Golden Age,’ by Wang Xiaobo
Wang Xiaobo’s “The Golden Age” is a novel of lust and loss during China’s Cultural Revolution.
Mystery: July 2022
Drawn to puzzles? These books will provide you with a steady stream of who-dun-its for your solving delight. Monthly.
Delivered: 7/26/2022 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 7/26/2022 12:00:00 AM
Move it, Shake it Storytime
Open to ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Join us for stories, music, and fun movement activities. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Rumrunning, Bootlegging and More Criminal History of ‘Liquor Island’
Long Island, with its extensive shoreline, became a focal point for figures like Dutch Schultz and Charles “Lucky” Luciano.
Diana Kennedy’s Complicated Relationship With Mexican Cuisine
The brilliant and opinionated author, who died on Sunday, chronicled the recipes and culinary traditions of Mexico. Our critic considers her legacy.
In Robert Lowell’s ‘Memoirs,’ Mental Illness, Creative Friends and a Takedown of Dad
The poet’s memoirs are “densely yet nimbly written, and you sense Lowell’s judgment and discrimination in every paragraph,” our critic says.
Sparring Partners
UnCovered review by Collette Jones, Manager, ACLS Egg Harbor City Branch
Sparring Partners is another in a long list of John Grisham classics.
It’s an easy read on your summer vacation.
Fans and newcomers alike will not be
disappointed by John Grisham’s first collection of novellas. In the title
story, “Sparring Partners”, Bolton Malloy, disbarred from the firm he
created, is in prison for killing his wife. That the main sentiment of the
murder is that Bolton wasn’t careful enough in covering up the crime indicates
how disagreeable the victim was, and from this partnership came Rusty and Kirk,
two lawyer sons who detest each other. Because their father forced them to sign
an agreement that would result in acute penalties were they to leave Malloy
& Malloy, their bond is indissoluble and toxic. The only thing that could
make their situation more poisonous would be for Bolton to rejoin the firm, and
when their father comes up with a scheme to get out of prison, the boys devise
a plan to keep him in place. Add a seemingly sympathetic office manager who
turns out to be as thoroughly disagreeable and manipulative as the rest of the
cast, and by the end of the tale you just want everyone to be destroyed. Both
lawyers and non-lawyers will appreciate the layers found in the title story.
Kirk and Rusty Malloy took over a thriving law firm run by their father, who is
serving a prison term for murdering their mother. The antagonism between the
brothers is destroying the firm, and as it crumbles before them, we wonder how
they will survive.
“Homecoming,” the first of three stories that comprise the book, features one of the few characters who has appeared in multiple Grisham novels: Jake Brigance, a small-town practitioner with an office in Ford County, Mississippi. This time, Jake is asked to help an old friend, Mack Stafford, an attorney who found his life falling apart and elected to solve his dilemma by disappearing from town. This is a story of forgiveness, revenge, and friendship. Mack, living well in paradise, has buyer’s remorse and wants to reestablish a relationship with his two teenage daughters.
“Strawberry Moon” is the book’s most poignant novella. Cody Wallace is a young man on death row who is only three hours away from being executed.
Review: ‘How to Read Now,’ by Elaine Castillo
The essays in “How to Read Now” pose earnest questions about interpretation, inheritance and human understanding.
Review: ‘How to Read Now,’ by Elaine Castillo
The essays in “How to Read Now” pose earnest questions about interpretation, inheritance and human understanding.
Historical Fiction: July 2022
Do you prefer novels with period detail? Become part of history, without having to slop through the mud or face the guillotine yourself. Monthly.
Delivered: 7/25/2022 12:00:00 AM
Delivered: 7/25/2022 12:00:00 AM
Diana Kennedy, Authority on Mexican Cooking, Dies at 99
Her books taught Americans about the regional nature of the cuisine. Also: “There is always someone who wants to know how to clean an iguana, so why not?”
Geling Yan Says a Movie Fails to Credit Her. The Film World Shrugs.
Geling Yan says that she is owed a screen credit for the Chinese film “One Second” — and that companies bringing it to Western audiences are complicit in censoring her.
Comics That Read Top to Bottom Are Bringing in New Readers
The explosion of web comics has been driven by tapping into an audience the industry had long overlooked: young, female readers.
Building outdoor furniture : classic deck, patio & garden projects that will last a lifetime
Author: McClung, Chad, editor.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 684.18
Format: Books
Summary: "Spend more time enjoying your patio, porch, and backyard with more than a dozen projects, including a classic Adirondack, sturdy and stylish tables, comfortable benches, and much more. With detailed plans, helpful photos, and step-by-step instructions, Building Outdoor Furniture delivers projects for every skill level and need. Also included is expert advice on selecting the right materials and finishes to ensure your outdoor projects withstand the test of time. Whether you're a hands-on homeowner or a woodworking enthusiast, Building Outdoor Furniture is the ideal book for anyone who wants to build affordable, long-lasting pieces to transform their outdoor living space"--
Published: 2022
Call Number: 684.18
Format: Books
Summary: "Spend more time enjoying your patio, porch, and backyard with more than a dozen projects, including a classic Adirondack, sturdy and stylish tables, comfortable benches, and much more. With detailed plans, helpful photos, and step-by-step instructions, Building Outdoor Furniture delivers projects for every skill level and need. Also included is expert advice on selecting the right materials and finishes to ensure your outdoor projects withstand the test of time. Whether you're a hands-on homeowner or a woodworking enthusiast, Building Outdoor Furniture is the ideal book for anyone who wants to build affordable, long-lasting pieces to transform their outdoor living space"--
Godslayers
Author: Mikuta, Zoe Hana, 2000- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y MIKUTA
Format: Books
Summary: "Eris and Sona are pitted against each other in the ongoing war between Godolia and the Badlands"-- The Gearbreakers struck a devastating blow against Godolia on Heavensday, but the cost of victory has been steep. Months later, the few rebels who've managed to escape the tyrannical empire's bloody retribution have fled to the mountains, hunted by the last Zenith--Godolia's only surviving leader. Eris has been held prisoner since the attack on the capital city, which almost killed her. And she begins to wish it had when she discovers Sona--the girl she loves, the girl she would tear down cities for--also survived, only to be captured and corrupted by the Zenith. The cybernetic brainwashing that Sona has forcibly undergone now has her believing herself a loyal soldier for Godolia, and Eris' mortal enemy. With the rebellion shattered and Godolia moving forward with an insidious plan to begin inducting Badlands children into a new Windup Pilot program, the odds have never been more stacked against the Gearbreakers. Their last hope for victory will depend on whether Eris and Sona can somehow find their way back to each other from opposite sides of a war...
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y MIKUTA
Format: Books
Summary: "Eris and Sona are pitted against each other in the ongoing war between Godolia and the Badlands"-- The Gearbreakers struck a devastating blow against Godolia on Heavensday, but the cost of victory has been steep. Months later, the few rebels who've managed to escape the tyrannical empire's bloody retribution have fled to the mountains, hunted by the last Zenith--Godolia's only surviving leader. Eris has been held prisoner since the attack on the capital city, which almost killed her. And she begins to wish it had when she discovers Sona--the girl she loves, the girl she would tear down cities for--also survived, only to be captured and corrupted by the Zenith. The cybernetic brainwashing that Sona has forcibly undergone now has her believing herself a loyal soldier for Godolia, and Eris' mortal enemy. With the rebellion shattered and Godolia moving forward with an insidious plan to begin inducting Badlands children into a new Windup Pilot program, the odds have never been more stacked against the Gearbreakers. Their last hope for victory will depend on whether Eris and Sona can somehow find their way back to each other from opposite sides of a war...
Prosecution of an insurrection : the complete trial transcript of the second impeachment of Donald Trump
Author: United States. Congress. House, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 973.933
Format: Books
Summary: "The complete ... transcript of the historic case against President Donald J. Trump for igniting the January 6 siege of the Capitol" --back cover. Prosecution of an Insurrection is the complete, riveting transcript of the historic case against President Donald J. Trump for igniting the January 6 siege of the Capitol. Following the norm-shattering attempt by his followers to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power, the second impeachment trial of the president seared a new lexicon into our collective consciousness and marked a watershed moment in American history. The case, presented to the Senate by impeachment managers from the House, marked a bravura performance by members of Congress who were themselves the targets of the rioters incited by the president only days earlier. Citizens disturbed by the events of January 2021 and Republican attempts to rewrite history will find in these pages the most authoritative record of one of our democracy's darkest hours, including: the official articles of impeachment against the president for incitement of an insurrection; the response of President Trump to the articles of impeachment, on behalf of the House defense lawyers; the complete trial transcript, including the full text of the arguments made by the House representatives and the full text of the president's defense; head-shots from the trial of all nine House impeachment managers in action, including lead manager Representative Jamie Raskin, as well as all three House defense lawyers; photographs, timelines, and screenshots of tweets entered as evidence, as well as stills from the videos presented.
Prosecution of an Insurrection preserves for posterity an episode that ranks with the McCarthy hearings, Watergate, and the Iran-Contra investigation for its importance in American political history.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 973.933
Format: Books
Summary: "The complete ... transcript of the historic case against President Donald J. Trump for igniting the January 6 siege of the Capitol" --back cover. Prosecution of an Insurrection is the complete, riveting transcript of the historic case against President Donald J. Trump for igniting the January 6 siege of the Capitol. Following the norm-shattering attempt by his followers to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power, the second impeachment trial of the president seared a new lexicon into our collective consciousness and marked a watershed moment in American history. The case, presented to the Senate by impeachment managers from the House, marked a bravura performance by members of Congress who were themselves the targets of the rioters incited by the president only days earlier. Citizens disturbed by the events of January 2021 and Republican attempts to rewrite history will find in these pages the most authoritative record of one of our democracy's darkest hours, including: the official articles of impeachment against the president for incitement of an insurrection; the response of President Trump to the articles of impeachment, on behalf of the House defense lawyers; the complete trial transcript, including the full text of the arguments made by the House representatives and the full text of the president's defense; head-shots from the trial of all nine House impeachment managers in action, including lead manager Representative Jamie Raskin, as well as all three House defense lawyers; photographs, timelines, and screenshots of tweets entered as evidence, as well as stills from the videos presented.
Prosecution of an Insurrection preserves for posterity an episode that ranks with the McCarthy hearings, Watergate, and the Iran-Contra investigation for its importance in American political history.
My America : recipes from a young Black chef
Author: Onwuachi, Kwame, author. Stein, Joshua David, author. Williams, Clay (Photographer), photographer.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 641.592
Format: Books
Summary: "A cookbook celebrating the food of the African diaspora, from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South, from the James Beard Award-winning author of Notes from a Young Black Chef"-- Onwuachi's celebrates the food of the African diaspora, as handed down from his own family. His recipes span from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South, representing the best of the patchwork that is American cuisine--and incorporating Onwuachi's own spin. The result is a personal tribute to the dishes of America, showing the true diversity of American food. -- adapted from inside front cover.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 641.592
Format: Books
Summary: "A cookbook celebrating the food of the African diaspora, from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South, from the James Beard Award-winning author of Notes from a Young Black Chef"-- Onwuachi's celebrates the food of the African diaspora, as handed down from his own family. His recipes span from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South, representing the best of the patchwork that is American cuisine--and incorporating Onwuachi's own spin. The result is a personal tribute to the dishes of America, showing the true diversity of American food. -- adapted from inside front cover.
How the mind changed : a human history of our evolving brain
Author: Jebelli, Joseph, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 612.82
Format: Books
Summary: This definitive account of how the human brain has evolved explores the development of memory, language, consciousness, intelligence, neurodiversity, and emotions and examines what the future may hold for our brains. The extraordinary story of how the human brain evolved... and is still evolving. We've come a long way. The earliest human had a brain as small as a child's fist; ours are four times bigger, with spectacular abilities and potential we are only just beginning to understand. This is How the Mind Changed, a seven-million-year journey through our own heads, packed with vivid stories, groundbreaking science, and thrilling surprises. Discover how memory has almost nothing to do with the past; meditation rewires our synapses; magic mushroom use might be responsible for our intelligence; climate accounts for linguistic diversity; and how autism teaches us hugely positive lessons about our past and future. Dr. Joseph Jebelli's In Pursuit of Memory was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize and long-listed for the Wellcome. In this, his eagerly awaited second book, he draws on deep insights from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, psychology, and philosophy to guide us through the unexpected changes that shaped our brains. From genetic accidents and environmental forces to historical and cultural advances, he explores how our brain's evolution turned us into Homo sapiens and beyond. A single mutation is all it takes.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 612.82
Format: Books
Summary: This definitive account of how the human brain has evolved explores the development of memory, language, consciousness, intelligence, neurodiversity, and emotions and examines what the future may hold for our brains. The extraordinary story of how the human brain evolved... and is still evolving. We've come a long way. The earliest human had a brain as small as a child's fist; ours are four times bigger, with spectacular abilities and potential we are only just beginning to understand. This is How the Mind Changed, a seven-million-year journey through our own heads, packed with vivid stories, groundbreaking science, and thrilling surprises. Discover how memory has almost nothing to do with the past; meditation rewires our synapses; magic mushroom use might be responsible for our intelligence; climate accounts for linguistic diversity; and how autism teaches us hugely positive lessons about our past and future. Dr. Joseph Jebelli's In Pursuit of Memory was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize and long-listed for the Wellcome. In this, his eagerly awaited second book, he draws on deep insights from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, psychology, and philosophy to guide us through the unexpected changes that shaped our brains. From genetic accidents and environmental forces to historical and cultural advances, he explores how our brain's evolution turned us into Homo sapiens and beyond. A single mutation is all it takes.
Pretty baby : a memoir
Author: Belcher, Chris, 1985- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: B BELCHER
Format: Books
Summary: Moving between the embodied world of the pro domme and the abstract realm of academia, a former sex worker, who branded herself as L.A.'s Renowned Lesbian Dominatrix, reveals how lessons from the classroom apply to the dungeon and vice versa, showing how power and desire can be renegotiated--or reinforced. The dominatrix is the id of American femininity. She says the words that we all wish we could say when we find ourselves frozen in the presence of men. No is principal among them. So writes Chris Belcher, who appeared destined for a life of conventional femininity after she took first place in an infant beauty contest--a minor glory that can follow you around a working-class town of 1,600 people in rural West Virginia. But when she came out as queer, the conservative community that had once celebrated its prettiest baby turned on her. A decade later, living in Los Angeles and trying to stay afloat in the early years of a PhD program, Belcher plunges into the work of a pro domme. Branding herself as LA's Renowned Lesbian Dominatrix, she specializes in male clients who want a domme to make them feel worthless, shameful, and weak--all the abuse regularly heaped upon women for free. A queer woman whom men can trust with the unorthodox sides of their sexualities, Belcher is paid to be the keeper of the fantasies that they can't enact in their everyday relationships. But moonlighting as a sex worker also carries risks, like the not-so-submissive who tries to turn the tables and the jealous client out for revenge. As Belcher moves between the embodied world of the pro domme and the abstract realm of academia, she discovers how lessons from the classroom apply to the dungeon, and vice versa. Still, fear that her doctoral program won't approve burdens her with a double life. Pretty Baby is her second coming out.
Published: 2022
Call Number: B BELCHER
Format: Books
Summary: Moving between the embodied world of the pro domme and the abstract realm of academia, a former sex worker, who branded herself as L.A.'s Renowned Lesbian Dominatrix, reveals how lessons from the classroom apply to the dungeon and vice versa, showing how power and desire can be renegotiated--or reinforced. The dominatrix is the id of American femininity. She says the words that we all wish we could say when we find ourselves frozen in the presence of men. No is principal among them. So writes Chris Belcher, who appeared destined for a life of conventional femininity after she took first place in an infant beauty contest--a minor glory that can follow you around a working-class town of 1,600 people in rural West Virginia. But when she came out as queer, the conservative community that had once celebrated its prettiest baby turned on her. A decade later, living in Los Angeles and trying to stay afloat in the early years of a PhD program, Belcher plunges into the work of a pro domme. Branding herself as LA's Renowned Lesbian Dominatrix, she specializes in male clients who want a domme to make them feel worthless, shameful, and weak--all the abuse regularly heaped upon women for free. A queer woman whom men can trust with the unorthodox sides of their sexualities, Belcher is paid to be the keeper of the fantasies that they can't enact in their everyday relationships. But moonlighting as a sex worker also carries risks, like the not-so-submissive who tries to turn the tables and the jealous client out for revenge. As Belcher moves between the embodied world of the pro domme and the abstract realm of academia, she discovers how lessons from the classroom apply to the dungeon, and vice versa. Still, fear that her doctoral program won't approve burdens her with a double life. Pretty Baby is her second coming out.
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