Manuele Fior's latest, Celestia, is set on a far-future Earth, wracked by climate change — but the terrors of flood and fire stay under the surface of his dreamy, hazy, philosophical story.
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Omar El-Akkad's new novel is fully aware of the larger forces that lead people to migrate — but it leaves those aside, focusing instead on the smaller human stories at the core of the migrant crisis.
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The beloved children’s author and illustrator died in May. But his irrepressible spirit lives on in his books.
In Nick McDonell's new novel, sentient animals control the fate of the few remaining humans — and must decide to do about the fear that humans will regroup and seize supremacy over the Earth again.
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In “A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes,” Rodrigo Garcia chronicles his parents’ final days, including his celebrated father’s struggle with dementia and his mother’s fierce independence to the end.
Author: Hickey, John Benjamin, actor. Nissim, Niv, actor. Kornowski, Lihi, 1992- actor. Fox, Eytan, 1964- screenwriter, director. Segal, Itay, screenwriter.
Published: 2021
Call Number: SUBLET
Format: Video disc
Summary: Michael, a travel columnist for The New York Times, goes to Tel Aviv to write an article after suffering a tragedy. He is still grieving and the loss has caused problems between him and his husband. He just wants to do his research and go home. But when he sublets an apartment from Tomer, a young film student, he finds himself drawn into the life of the city.
Author: Johnson, Clark, 1954- film director. Bekerman, Daniel, film producer. Montpellier, Luc, cinematographer. McCudden, Sara, production desginer. Soke, Sandra, costume desginer.
Published: 2021
Call Number: PERCY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Percy Schmeiser, a third-generation farmer, is sued by a corporate giant for allegedly using their patented seeds. With little resources to fight the giant legal battle, Percy joins forces with up-and-coming attorney Jackson Weaver and environmental activist Rebecca Salcau to fight one of the most monumental cases all the way up to the Supreme Court.
Author: Bomback, Mark, creator, screenwriter. Tyldum, Morten, television director. Fedynich, John P., television producer. Satriano, Lisa C., television producer. Evans, Chris, 1981- actor.
Published: 2021 2020
Call Number: TV SERIES DEFENDIN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, this series unfolds around a shocking crime that rocks a small Massachusetts town and one family in particular, forcing an assistant district attorney to choose between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son.
Author: Agrelo, Marilyn, film director. Henson, Jim, actor. Stone, Jon, actor. Cooney, Joan Ganz, actor. Screen Media Films (Firm), publisher.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 791.45 STREET
Format: Video disc
Summary: The show takes audiences inside the hearts and minds of the Sesame Street creators, artists, and educators who established one of the most influential and enduring children's programs in television history. With exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and over 20 original interviews, it introduces audiences to the people who entertained and educated children like never before.
Author: Donovan, Brian (Producer), television producer. Haren, Stephen, television producer. Gardner, Julie, television producer. Rasmussen, Ryan, television producer. Hooper, Tom, 1972- television producer.
Published: 2021
Call Number: TV HIS SEASON 2
Format: Video disc
Summary: Follows an orphan girl who, in search of her missing friend, uncovers a series of kidnappings, leading her on an epic adventure. In Season 2, Lyra follows Lord Asriel into the mysterious abandoned city Cittagazze while Mrs. Coulter continues to search for her.
Author: Dyck, Justin, film director. Cooper, Keith, screenwriter. McCarthy, Sheila, actor. Richings, Julian, 1955- actor. Mantelos, Konstantina, actor.
Published: 2021 2020
Call Number: ANYTHING
Format: Video disc
Summary: After a tragic car accident that took their grandson's life, Audrey and Henry are unable to go on without him. Following the guidance of their ancient spell book, the elderly couple decide to abduct a young pregnant woman with the intention of performing a "reverse exorcism" to channel their grandson's spirit inside her unborn child. But when it becomes clear the ritual has called upon more than one spirit, the couple realize they have summoned more than they bargained for and must put an end to the evil entity they've invoked.
Author: Dormer, Richard, 1969- actor. Rossi, Lara, actor. Corlett, Marama, actor. Hugill, Adam, actor. Viveiros, Craig, 1986- television director.
Published: 2021 2020
Call Number: TV WATCH
Format: Video disc
Summary: A group of misfit cops rise up from decades of helplessness to save their corrupt city from catastrophe.
Author: Allyn, Conor, film director, film producer. Allyn, Jake, screenwriter, film producer, actor. Barraza, David, screenwriter. Allyn, Rob (Producer), film producer. Almeida, Victor, film producer.
Published: 2021 2020
Call Number: NO
Format: Video disc
Summary: While on a vigilante father-son border patrol, Jackson accidentally kills a Mexican immigrant boy. When Jackson's father tries taking the blame, Jackson flees south on horseback, becoming a gringo 'illegal alien' in Mexico. Chased by Texas Rangers and Mexican Federales, Jackson journeys across Mexico to seek forgiveness from the dead boy's father only to fall in love with the land he was taught to hate.
Author: Cochrane, Brendan Kyle, film director. Goss, Ben B., composer. Talamo, Pete, film editor. Wallach, Tyler, production desginer. Derival, Snyder, cinematographer.
Published: 2021 2020
Call Number: EQUAL
Format: Video disc
Summary: An NYPD ddetective is shot by one of his own and the community is ignited to march for justice. The movement and unity impacts the city's society and leads to an intervention within the police force.
Author: Turner, J. G., film director, screenwriter, actor, producer. Rose, Bella, actor. Martinez, Florencio, actor. Adams, Mike (Actor) actor. Green Apple Entertainment, Inc., publisher.
Published: 2021 2019
Call Number: BROKEN
Format: Video disc
Summary: When an insurance company refuses to pay for his daughter's life-saving surgery, a religious man attempts to borrow money, and his lender orders him to rob a church. Tristian's faith is tested when his insurance company is unwilling to pay for his daughter's life-threatening surgery. Diverging from his faith to borrow money for it, Tristian's lender orders him to rob a church to test his loyalty.
Author: Wingard, Adam, 1982- film director. Pearson, Eric, 1980- screenwriter. Borenstein, Max, screenwriter. Rossio, Terry, screenwriter. Dougherty, Michael, screenwriter.
Published: 2021
Call Number: GODZILLA BLU-RAY
Format: Video disc
Summary: An ancient rivalry is rekindled when a Hollow Earth scholar receives private funding and wants to use Kong to discover the origin of the Titans. Protected inside a bio-dome since his discovery in the 70s, Kong was the only kaiju who did not participate in the epic battle against King Gidorah, and Godzilla is determined to become the final apex predator. Meanwhile, the humans begin to suspect that everyone involved is being manipulated by an industry tycoon with a vested interest in the Titans killing each other off. Legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, clash on the big screen in a spectacular battle for the ages. As a squadron embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain, unearthing clues to the Titans' very origins and humankind's survival, a conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever. Special features include director commentary, featurettes, and more!
Author: Waltz, Christoph, 1956- film director, actor. Auburn, David, 1969- screenwriter. Feinstein, Brad, film producer. Levitas, Andrew, 1977- film producer. Ratner, Brett, film producer.
Published: 2021 2019
Call Number: DRAMA GEORGETO
Format: Video disc
Summary: An ambitious social climber marries a wealthy widow in hopes of meeting people in high places. Ulrich Mott is an eccentric and versatile social climber with grandiose plans to affect United States foreign policy. He is encouraged and egged on in his attempts by his strategically chosen wife, the well-connected journalist Elsa Brecht. Mott has a knack for making himself indispensable and impossible to ignore, with an impeccable sense for when to flatter and how to deftly use political jargon to his advantage. The only one seemingly immune to his charms is Elsa's daughter, Amanda, who might simply disapprove of her mother marrying a much younger man or perhaps she senses something more sinister beneath the smooth-talking surface.
Author: Wingard, Adam, 1982- film director. Pearson, Eric, 1980- screenwriter. Borenstein, Max, screenwriter. Rossio, Terry, screenwriter. Dougherty, Michael, screenwriter.
Published: 2021
Call Number: GODZILLA
Format: Video disc
Summary: An ancient rivalry is rekindled when a Hollow Earth scholar receives private funding and wants to use Kong to discover the origin of the Titans. Protected inside a bio-dome since his discovery in the 70s, Kong was the only kaiju who did not participate in the epic battle against King Gidorah, and Godzilla is determined to become the final apex predator. Meanwhile, the humans begin to suspect that everyone involved is being manipulated by an industry tycoon with a vested interest in the Titans killing each other off. Legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, clash on the big screen in a spectacular battle for the ages. As a squadron embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain, unearthing clues to the Titans' very origins and humankind's survival, a conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever. Special features include director commentary, featurettes, and more!
Author: Chavarria, Gabriel, actor. Luke, Derek, 1974- Anderson, Hannah Emily, actor. Martini, Max, 1969- Garza, Jessica, actor.
Published: 2021 2018
Call Number: TV PURGE SEASONS 1&2
Format: Video disc
Summary: "Set in an altered America governed by a totalitarian political party that has established an annual twelve-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Dive deep into the psyche of the Purgers with all full episodes from both riveting seasons. Experience what Daily Beast hails as "Darker, Freakier, Better" now" -- Container.
Author: Gimple, Scott M., creator. Negrete, Matthew, creator. Royale, Aliyah, actor. Mansour, Alexa, actor. Cumpston, Hal, actor.
Published: 2021 2020
Call Number: WALKING WORLD SEASON 1
Format: Video disc
Summary: Set in Nebraska after the zombie apocalypse, follows a group of teenagers who belong to the first generation coming of age in the post-apocalyptic world. A group of teenagers living in a community sheltered from the dangers of the apocalypse receives a message that inspires them to leave the safety of the only home they have ever known and embark on a cross-country journey to save their father.
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