Ha Jin Considers the Cost of Freedom in ‘A Song Everlasting’
Jin’s new novel follows a Beijing opera singer who flees to the United States after he gets in trouble with the Chinese state.
Stepping Stone Craft
Recommended for ages 3-12. Registration required. Join us out front of the library to create a lovely stepping stone. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library System. Guardians must remain present. This event will be held outdoors and is weather dependent.
The Humans
UnCovered
review by Debbie Brahmi, ACLS Pleasantville Branch
The Humans is a science fiction book for people (like me) who HATE science fiction!
I picked it up because I thoroughly enjoyed The Midnight Library, also written by Matt Haig, and I was intrigued by the fact that The Humans was described as a “funny, compulsively readable novel” about an alien who is sent to Earth to inhabit the body of the deceased Professor Andrew Martin and destroy all evidence that Martin had solved a major mathematical problem that would advance human civilization. The aliens are superior lifeforms, and they want to preserve their dominance in the universe.
The “funny” begins when the alien sent to Earth starts to enjoy his new life as a human (he even falls in love with Martin’s wife, who has NO idea he is not her husband!), and he must then decide to either complete his mission and return to his home planet or remain on Earth and live the remainder of his life as a less than superior human. What would you do??
For July, 3 Romances Packed With Pulse-Pounding Peril
This month, romance columnist Maya Rodale brings us three tales of danger and mystery, political intrigues, airship pirates, angry Scotsmen, and of course, the essential ingredient: passion.
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New Graphic Novel 'Celestia' Wanders An Earth That's No Longer Home
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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'What Strange Paradise' Focuses On The Human Stories At The Heart Of A Crisis
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 Enduring Whimsy and Wonderment of Eric Carle
The beloved children’s author and illustrator died in May. But his irrepressible spirit lives on in his books.
'The Council Of Animals' Holds Humanity's Fate In Its ... Paws
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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A Son of Gabriel García Márquez Tenderly Recalls His Parents
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.
Sublet [DVD]
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.
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.
Percy vs Goliath [DVD]
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.
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.
Defending Jacob [DVD]
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.
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.
Street gang [DVD] : how we got to Sesame Street
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.
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.
His dark materials [DVD]. Season 2
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.
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.
Anything for Jackson [DVD]
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.
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.
The watch [DVD]
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.
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.
No man's land [DVD]
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.
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.
Equal standard [DVD]
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.
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.
Broken armor [DVD]
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.
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.
Godzilla vs. Kong [Blu-ray]
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!
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!
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