He Read All 27,000 Marvel Comic Books and Lived to Tell the Tale
In “All of the Marvels,” Douglas Wolk went down a very deep rabbit hole to find the essence of what he calls the “epic of epics.”
A Memoir of Post-Genocide Refugee Life Rendered With Delicacy and Insight
In “Those We Throw Away Are Diamonds,” Mondiant Dogon, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, recounts a saga of horror, frustration and hope.
When a Factory Relocates to Mexico, What Happens to Its American Workers?
“American Made,” by Farah Stockman, is a deeply reported account of three workers at a ball bearing plant in Indianapolis, as the factory closes down and they lose their jobs.
Cursed for Life? Not So Fast, Say Alice Hoffman’s Witches
In “The Book of Magic,” a family is determined to break a centuries-old spell.
A Memoir of Filipino American Family Life in the Wake of Colonialism
“Concepcion,” by Albert Samaha, combines the epic sweep of global history with an intimate family narrative.
Victoria Chang’s ‘Dear Memory’ Is a Multimedia Exploration of Grief
In her new book, Victoria Chang brings together letters, photos, marriage certificates, floor plans and other documents to examine memory and loss.
Diane Williams Navigates the Tricky Business of Intimacy
“How High? — That High,” her new story collection, is rooted in the dramatic potential of affairs and erotic regret.
An Investigation Into a Virgin Birth Upends Lives in This Sly English Novel
“Small Pleasures,” by Clare Chambers, features the lone woman journalist at a 1950s suburban English newspaper, whose life is upended when she’s assigned to investigate an unusual story.
Susan Orlean writes about her fascination with all kinds of creatures in 'On Animals'
Orlean's descriptions of the animals on the Hudson Valley farm where she once lived may evoke a warm feeling — but those of donkeys in Fez and others in her essays may conjure other emotions.
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Susan Orlean Has an Eye for the Little Creatures
“On Animals” is a collection of essays on subjects great and small, from orcas to pigeons to lions and tigers and panda bears.
Book Review: ‘Silverview,’ by John le Carré
“Silverview” features a young bookstore owner in an English seaside town, caught up in an investigation involving two cunning spymasters.
Thrillers and Suspense: October 2021
Footsteps behind you... Conspiracy theories... A race against time... Horrific consequences... If you're seeking white knuckles and a racing heart, you've come to the right place. Monthly.
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A delicious Gothic romance strikes just the right balance of heart and horror
The Death of Jane Lawrence asks that age-old question of gothic novels and fairy tales: What do you do if your very attractive husband is hiding a very dark secret in his crumbling manor house?
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He Finds Women on Dating Apps. Then They Disappear.
After you finish Lisa Unger’s new novel, “Last Girl Ghosted,” you might think twice before swiping right.
This novel about Haiti's 2010 earthquake shows us: People persist
Myriam J.A. Chancy's new novel What Storm, What Thunder lays out the lives of people affected by the 2010 disaster with precision and compassion, giving even the most abject agency over their lives.
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The vigil [DVD]
Author: Marguiiles, Raphael, film producer. Lifschitz, J.D., film producer. Maguiles, Adam, film producer. Thomas, Keith, film director, screenwriter. Davis, Dave, 1989- actor.
Published: 2021
Call Number: VIGIL
Format: Video disc
Summary: A young man agrees to fulfill the duties of a 'shomer,' the ritualistic practice of looking after a dead body over the course of one night. He soon finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Published: 2021
Call Number: VIGIL
Format: Video disc
Summary: A young man agrees to fulfill the duties of a 'shomer,' the ritualistic practice of looking after a dead body over the course of one night. He soon finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Hunters [DVD]
Author: Lee, Justin (Director), film director, screenwriter. Hillin, Daemon, film producer. Ziering, Ian, 1964- actor. Burke, Phil, 1982- actor. Morrone, Ed, actor.
Published: 2021
Call Number: HUNTERS
Format: Video disc
Summary: Several years after a virus has ravaged the world, a soldier named John T Wrecker continues his task of protecting a group of refugees and the base he was assigned to even though supplies are scarce and survivors are few and far between. As he goes about his daily routine, the threat of something new and even more dangerous grows ever closer. The arrival of another soldier from a different outpost gives John hope that they might be able to fight this new monstrous threat together. With time running out and the new mutations closing in, John must confront the dangers head on or face the annihilation of his mission and the lives that rely on him.
Published: 2021
Call Number: HUNTERS
Format: Video disc
Summary: Several years after a virus has ravaged the world, a soldier named John T Wrecker continues his task of protecting a group of refugees and the base he was assigned to even though supplies are scarce and survivors are few and far between. As he goes about his daily routine, the threat of something new and even more dangerous grows ever closer. The arrival of another soldier from a different outpost gives John hope that they might be able to fight this new monstrous threat together. With time running out and the new mutations closing in, John must confront the dangers head on or face the annihilation of his mission and the lives that rely on him.
The forever purge [Blu-ray]
Author: Gout, Everardo Valerio, film director. Demonaco, James, screenwriter, film producer. Blum, Jason, film producer. Bay, Michael, 1964- film producer. Form, Andrew, film producer.
Published: 2021
Call Number: BLU-RAY FOREVER
Format: Video disc
Summary: On the run from a drug cartel, a Mexican couple battle vicious thugs who plan to continue the violent tradition of the now-outlawed Purge.
Published: 2021
Call Number: BLU-RAY FOREVER
Format: Video disc
Summary: On the run from a drug cartel, a Mexican couple battle vicious thugs who plan to continue the violent tradition of the now-outlawed Purge.
The forever purge [DVD]
Author: Gout, Everardo Valerio, film director. Demonaco, James, screenwriter, film producer. Blum, Jason, film producer. Bay, Michael, 1964- film producer. Form, Andrew, film producer.
Published: 2021 2020
Call Number: ACTION FOREVER
Format: Visual Materials
Summary: On the run from a drug cartel, a Mexican couple battle vicious thugs who plan to continue the violent tradition of the now-outlawed Purge.
Published: 2021 2020
Call Number: ACTION FOREVER
Format: Visual Materials
Summary: On the run from a drug cartel, a Mexican couple battle vicious thugs who plan to continue the violent tradition of the now-outlawed Purge.
Twist [DVD]
Author: Williams, Matt, 1964- film producer. Grass, Ben, film producer. Maza, Jason, 1987- film producer. Clarke, Noel, 1975- film producer. Wrathall, John, screenwriter.
Published: 2021
Call Number: TWIST
Format: Video disc
Summary: Inspired by Charles Dickens's iconic novel Oliver Twist, this action-fueled crime-thriller set in contemporary London follows the journey of Twist, a gifted graffiti artist trying to find his way after the loss of his mother. Lured into a street gang headed by the paternal Fagin, Twist is attracted to the lifestyle and to Red, an alluring member of Fagin's crew. But when an art theft goes wrong, Twist's moral code is tested as he's caught between Fagin, the police, and a loose-cannon enforcer.
Published: 2021
Call Number: TWIST
Format: Video disc
Summary: Inspired by Charles Dickens's iconic novel Oliver Twist, this action-fueled crime-thriller set in contemporary London follows the journey of Twist, a gifted graffiti artist trying to find his way after the loss of his mother. Lured into a street gang headed by the paternal Fagin, Twist is attracted to the lifestyle and to Red, an alluring member of Fagin's crew. But when an art theft goes wrong, Twist's moral code is tested as he's caught between Fagin, the police, and a loose-cannon enforcer.
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