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Holleran, a pioneer in gay literature for a post-Stonewall age, touches on universal themes of loss and the transience of life in his latest novel, “The Kingdom of Sand.”
“Metaphysical Animals” traces the careers and friendships of Iris Murdoch, Philippa Foot, Elizabeth Anscombe and Mary Midgley.
In her second novel, “Cult Classic,” Sloane Crosley brings an essayist’s eye for detail to the plight of seeking love.
Adam White’s debut novel, “The Midcoast,” takes readers to Damariscotta, where a native son becomes obsessed with a lobsterman’s fortune.
Charles McGrath’s “The Summer Friend” recounts happy days and the gut punch of an untimely death.
Author: Hollander, David, 1968- film director, screenwriter. Schreiber, Liev, actor, screenwriter. Marsan, Eddie, actor. Mihok, Dash, 1974- actor. Zarvos, Marcelo, composer (expression)
Published: 2022
Call Number: DRAMA RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: The experiences of Ray Donovan, a problem solver for a powerful Los Angeles law firm which represents rich and famous celebrities, and his relationship with his family. A showdown decades in the making brings the Donovan family legacy full circle as they find themselves drawn back to Boston. Struggling to overcome their violent upbringing, their fierce love for each other keeps them in the fight.
Author: Anderson, Paul Thomas, film director, film producer, screenwriter, director of photography. Murphy, Sara (Film producer), film producer. Somner, Adam, film producer. Haim, Alana, 1991- actor. Hoffman, Cooper, 2003- actor.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: LICORICE
Format: Video disc
Summary: The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around, and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.
Author: Shim, Iris K., film director, screenwriter. Raimi, Sam, film producer. Azizi, Zainab, film producer. Oh, Sandra, 1971- actor. Stewart, Fivel, actor.
Published: 2022
Call Number: UMMA
Format: Video disc
Summary: Amanda and her daughter live a quiet life on an American farm, but when the remains of her alienated mother arrive from Korea, Amanda becomes haunted by the dread of turning into her own mother.
Author: Reeves, Matt, 1966- film director, screenwriter, film producer. Craig, Peter, 1969- screenwriter. Clark, Dylan, film producer. Pattinson, Robert, 1986- actor. Kravitz, Zoë, 1988- actor.
Published: 2022
Call Number: BATMAN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Batman must investigate Gotham City's hidden political corruption when the Riddler begins murdering key political figures. Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman, striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies, Alfred Pennyworth, Lt. James Gordon, amongst the city's corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens. When a killer targets Gotham's elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World's Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Selina Kyle/aka Catwoman, Oswald Cobblepot/aka the Penguin, Carmine Falcone, and Edward Nashton/aka the Riddler. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City.
Author: Neveldine, Mark, film director. Chydzik Sowa, Michelle, film producer. Reihel, Michelle, film producer. Levine, Jordan Yale, 1985- film producer. Beckerman, Jordan, film producer.
Published: 2022
Call Number: ACTION PANAMA
Format: Video disc
Summary: When the U.S. is on the brink of invading Panama, a former marine is hired by a CIA operative for a top-secret arms trade mission.
Author: Reeves, Matt, 1966- film director, screenwriter, film producer. Craig, Peter, 1969- screenwriter. Clark, Dylan, film producer. Pattinson, Robert, 1986- actor. Kravitz, Zoë, 1988- actor.
Published: 2022
Call Number: BATMAN BLU-RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman, striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies, Alfred Pennyworth, Lt. James Gordon, amongst the city's corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens. When a killer targets Gotham's elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World's Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Selina Kyle/aka Catwoman, Oswald Cobblepot/aka the Penguin, Carmine Falcone, and Edward Nashton/aka the Riddler. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City.
Author: Stone, Tony, film director, screenwriter, film producer, editor of moving image work. Davis, Gaddy, screenwriter. Rosenthal, John, screenwriter. Copley, Sharlto, 1973- film producer, actor. Flanders, Matt, film producer.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: TED
Format: Video disc
Summary: Based on the true story, TED K is an exploration of Ted Kaczynski's life in Lincoln, Montana in the years leading up to his arrest as The Unabomber. TED K is a bracing journey into the mind of America's most notorious and enigmatic criminal recluse, The Unabomber, whose radical rage culminates in deadly bomb attacks, national media attention, and the largest manhunt in American history.
Author: Ninaber, Matthew, film director. Ninaber, Jeremy, actor. Mitchell, Ethan, actor. Kaster, Kristen, actor. Shudder Films, publisher.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: DEATH
Format: Video disc
Summary: Two hired guns, commissioned to rescue an imprisoned scientist from a secret facility, are hunted down by a terrifying creature of unknown origin.
Author: Dreymon, Alexander, 1983- director, actor. Dawson, David, 1982- actor. Cox, Emily, 1985- actor. Butterworth, Eliza, 1993- actor. Fedaravi?ius, Arnas, 1991- actor.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: LAST SEASON 5
Format: Video disc
Summary: The people of the small village of Wessex stand up and fight against the Viking invasion that threatens the entire land. Ten years on from the events of the last season, King Edward is still forging ahead with his ambitions to unite the Saxon Kingdoms to fulfill his late father's dream. Although a long-standing peace between Danes and Saxons now exists, that harmony is under threat. Not only by a new Danish invasion but a Saxon rebellion. Uhtred has been entrusted with protecting Edward's illegitimate son, the future King of England, Aethelstan. But the treacherous Lord Aethelhelm has ambitions for his grandson Aelfweard, Edward's other son, to rule. We follow Uhtred as he faces his greatest enemies, and suffers an immeasurable loss, on his quest towards fulfilling his destiny. Meanwhile, Edward treads a fine line between peace-keeper and authoritarian as he battles to bring together the fractured Kingdoms of the land. In a surprising twist of fate, Uhtred discovers that the quest to unite England is linked to his destiny.
Author: Bass, Kim, film director. Cochrane, Rory, actor. Smart, Amy, 1976- actor. Dodson, Major, actor. Wilson, Reno, actor.
Published: 2022
Call Number: TYSONS
Format: Video disc
Summary: When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval. With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.
Author: Parker, Oliver, film director. Thompson, Barnaby, film producer. Everett, Rupert, actor. Firth, Colin, 1960- actor. Witherspoon, Reese, 1976- actor.
Published: 2021 2002
Call Number: IMPORTAN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Two English gentlemen use the same trick when meeting women, by saying their name is Ernest. Everything is going well until both men fall in love with the same girl, using the same a.k.a. Two friends unknowingly use the same pseudonym when romancing their ladies, causing much confusion.
Author: Conroy, Kevin, voice actor. Zimbalist, Efrem, Jr., 1918-2014, voice actor. Lester, Loren, voice actor. Hastings, Bob, 1925-2014, voice actor. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Firm), publisher.
Published: 2018 1992
Call Number: BATMAN V.1 DISC 1-2
Format: Video disc
Summary: Fantastic set packs 28 awesome adventures of the world's greatest detective taking down an array of criminal masterminds plus exclusive extras also worthy of investigation.
Author: Hollander, David, 1968- film director, screenwriter. Schreiber, Liev, actor, screenwriter. Marsan, Eddie, actor. Mihok, Dash, 1974- actor. Zarvos, Marcelo, composer (expression)
Published: 2022
Call Number: DRAMA RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: The experiences of Ray Donovan, a problem solver for a powerful Los Angeles law firm which represents rich and famous celebrities, and his relationship with his family. A showdown decades in the making brings the Donovan family legacy full circle as they find themselves drawn back to Boston. Struggling to overcome their violent upbringing, their fierce love for each other keeps them in the fight.
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