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.
Last night in Soho [DVD]
Author: Wright, Edgar, 1974- film director, screenwriter, film producer. Wilson-Cairns, Krysty, screenwriter. Park, Nira, film producer. Bevan, Tim, film producer. Fellner, Eric, film producer.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: LAST
Format: Video disc
Summary: In acclaimed director Edgar Wright's psychological thriller, Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie. But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: LAST
Format: Video disc
Summary: In acclaimed director Edgar Wright's psychological thriller, Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie. But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker.
Spencer [DVD]
Author: Larraín, Pablo, film producer, film director. Knight, Steven, 1959- screenwriter. Larraín, Juan de Dios, film producer. Dornbach, Jonas, 1978- film producer. Webster, Paul, 1952 September 19- film producer.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: BIO SPENCER
Format: Video disc
Summary: During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana Spencer, struggling with mental health problems, decides to end her decade-long marriage to Prince Charles.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: BIO SPENCER
Format: Video disc
Summary: During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana Spencer, struggling with mental health problems, decides to end her decade-long marriage to Prince Charles.
Heart of champions [DVD]
Author: Mailer, Michael, 1964- film director. Gjaja, Vojin, screenwriter. Shannon, Michael, 1974- actor. Ludwig, Alexander, 1992- actor. Melton, Charles, 1991- actor.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: HEART
Format: Video disc
Summary: During their last year at an Ivy League college in 1999, a group of friends and crew teammates' lives are changed forever when an army vet takes over as coach of their dysfunctional rowing team.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: HEART
Format: Video disc
Summary: During their last year at an Ivy League college in 1999, a group of friends and crew teammates' lives are changed forever when an army vet takes over as coach of their dysfunctional rowing team.
Zeros and ones [DVD]
Author: Phillips, Diana, film producer. Kreuzer, Philipp (Film producer), film producer. Ferrara, Abel, 1951- film director, screenwriter. Hawke, Ethan, 1970- actor. Chiriac, Cristina, actor.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: ZEROS
Format: Video disc
Summary: Called to the city to stop an imminent terrorist bombing, soldier J.J. desperately seeks news of his imprisoned rebel brother, Justin, who holds knowledge that could thwart the attack. Navigating the capital's darkened streets, J.J. races to a series of ominous encounters, hoping to keep the Vatican from being blown to bits.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: ZEROS
Format: Video disc
Summary: Called to the city to stop an imminent terrorist bombing, soldier J.J. desperately seeks news of his imprisoned rebel brother, Justin, who holds knowledge that could thwart the attack. Navigating the capital's darkened streets, J.J. races to a series of ominous encounters, hoping to keep the Vatican from being blown to bits.
Billions [DVD]. Season 5
Author: Koppelman, Brian, creator. Levien, David, creator. Sorkin, Andrew Ross, creator. Giamatti, Paul, actor. Lewis, Damian, 1971- actor.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: BILLIONS SEASON 5
Format: Video disc
Summary: Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades see their vicious rivalry reignited, while new enemies rise and take aim. Social impact pioneer Mike Prince poses a true threat to Axe's dominance, and Chuck feuds with a formidable district attorney. Taylor Mason is forced back to Axe Capital, where Taylor must fight to protect their employees and their assets. Wendy Rhoades reevaluates her loyalties and forges surprising new alliances that put her at odds with both Chuck and Axe.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: BILLIONS SEASON 5
Format: Video disc
Summary: Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades see their vicious rivalry reignited, while new enemies rise and take aim. Social impact pioneer Mike Prince poses a true threat to Axe's dominance, and Chuck feuds with a formidable district attorney. Taylor Mason is forced back to Axe Capital, where Taylor must fight to protect their employees and their assets. Wendy Rhoades reevaluates her loyalties and forges surprising new alliances that put her at odds with both Chuck and Axe.
Beans [DVD]
Author: Deer, Tracey, film director, screenwriter. Gélinas, Anne-Marie, film producer. Vuchnich, Meredith, screenwriter. Montgrand, Joel, actor. Tarbell, Kiawentiio, actor.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: BEANS
Format: Video disc
Summary: The story of the Oka Crisis, a 1990 land dispute between two Mohawk communities and government authorities in Quaebec which lasted seventy-eight days. Twelve-year-old Beans is on the edge. Torn between innocent childhood and delinquent adolescence, she is forced to grow up fast to become the tough Mohawk warrior that she needs to be during the Indigenous uprising known as The Okra Crisis, which tore Quebec and Canada apart for 78 tense days in the summer of 1990.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: BEANS
Format: Video disc
Summary: The story of the Oka Crisis, a 1990 land dispute between two Mohawk communities and government authorities in Quaebec which lasted seventy-eight days. Twelve-year-old Beans is on the edge. Torn between innocent childhood and delinquent adolescence, she is forced to grow up fast to become the tough Mohawk warrior that she needs to be during the Indigenous uprising known as The Okra Crisis, which tore Quebec and Canada apart for 78 tense days in the summer of 1990.
Hive [DVD]
Author: Basholli, Blerta, film director. Gashi, Yllka, actor. Lajci, Cun, actor. Agushi, Aurita, actor. Hoxha, Kumrije, actor.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: HIVE ALBANIAN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Sundance's triple award-winning film is a searing drama based on the true story of Fahrije, who, like many of the other women in her patriarchal village, has lived with fading hope and burgeoning grief since her husband went missing during the war in Kosovo. To provide for her struggling family, she pulls the other widows in her community together to launch a business selling a local food product. Together, they find healing and solace in considering a future without their husbands but their will to begin living independently is met with hostility. The men in the village condemn Fahrije's efforts to empower herself and the women around her, starting a feud that threatens their newfound sovereignty and the financial future of Fahrije's family. Against the backdrop of Eastern Europe's civil unrest and lingering misogyny, Fahrije and the women of her village join in a struggle to find hope in the face of an uncertain future.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: HIVE ALBANIAN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Sundance's triple award-winning film is a searing drama based on the true story of Fahrije, who, like many of the other women in her patriarchal village, has lived with fading hope and burgeoning grief since her husband went missing during the war in Kosovo. To provide for her struggling family, she pulls the other widows in her community together to launch a business selling a local food product. Together, they find healing and solace in considering a future without their husbands but their will to begin living independently is met with hostility. The men in the village condemn Fahrije's efforts to empower herself and the women around her, starting a feud that threatens their newfound sovereignty and the financial future of Fahrije's family. Against the backdrop of Eastern Europe's civil unrest and lingering misogyny, Fahrije and the women of her village join in a struggle to find hope in the face of an uncertain future.
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