‘Afterland,’ by Lauren Beukes: An Excerpt
An excerpt from “Afterland,” by Lauren Beukes
The Chinese Town That Became the Self-Immolation Capital of the World
In “Eat the Buddha,” Barbara Demick tells the story of Tibetan resistance to Chinese rule through the stories of the people who have seen it up close.
A Métis Woman’s Husband Disappeared — or Did He?
Cherie Dimaline’s new novel, “Empire of Wild,” calls on old tropes of myths and folklore, only to make them new.
Why the United States Invaded Iraq
Robert Draper’s “To Start a War” provides the deep background on the decisions that took America into war in the Middle East.
The Groundbreaking Scientist Who Risked All in Pursuit of His Beliefs
“A Dominant Character,” by Samanth Subramanian, recounts the turbulent life of J.B.S. Haldane, the great British biologist and political activist.
Why Is Hillary Clinton So Hated?
Michael D’Antonio’s “The Hunting of Hillary” recounts the efforts by the right to discredit Clinton and bring her down.
These Celebrities Can Change Your Life
From big picture advice to helpful hints, survivors of the spotlight have some words of wisdom for you.
Aimee Bender’s Latest Is a Proustian Reverie
In “The Butterfly Lampshade,” objects are as alive as human beings.
Staring Into the Eye of a Whale and Seeing the Whole World
In “Fathoms,” Rebecca Giggs ranges far and wide as she explores what our relationship to these enormous mammals reveals about ourselves.
This Movie Star’s Only Hope Is Help From Her Personal Assistant
Byron Lane’s novel, “A Star Is Bored,” is influenced by his experience working for Carrie Fisher.
Trying the Japanese for War Crimes
Michel Paradis’s “Last Mission to Tokyo” explores the injustices and ironies of war crimes trials by looking at one example from postwar Japan.
A Daughter Unearths And Remembers Trauma In 'Memorial Drive'
Pulitzer Prize winning poet Natasha Trethewey explores the relationship between trauma, agency, and voice as she helps her murdered mother tell the story of her killing by Trethewey's stepfather.
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Sorry we missed you [DVD]
Author: Loach, Ken, 1936- film director. Laverty, Paul, screenwriter. O'Brien, Rebecca, film producer. Hitchen, Kris, actor. Honeywood, Debbie, actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: SORRY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Ricky and his wife Abby, who lost their home in the 2008 financial crash, are desperate to get out of their economic distress. When Ricky gets the opportunity to be his own boss as a delivery driver, they trade in their only asset, Abby?s car, for a new white van and the dream that Ricky can work his way up to owning his own franchise. But the couple find their lives are quickly pushed further to the edge by an unrelenting work schedule, a ruthless supervisor, and the needs of their children.
Published: 2020
Call Number: SORRY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Ricky and his wife Abby, who lost their home in the 2008 financial crash, are desperate to get out of their economic distress. When Ricky gets the opportunity to be his own boss as a delivery driver, they trade in their only asset, Abby?s car, for a new white van and the dream that Ricky can work his way up to owning his own franchise. But the couple find their lives are quickly pushed further to the edge by an unrelenting work schedule, a ruthless supervisor, and the needs of their children.
Enter the fat dragon [DVD]
Author: Tanigaki, Kenji, film director. Wang, Jing, 1956- film director, actor. Yen, Donnie, 1963- film producer, actor. Mo, Teresa, 1953- actor. Chow, Niki, actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: ENTER
Format: Video disc
Summary: Sent to Japan on a routine police escort, Officer Zhu is excited to have the chance to requalify for full-time duty as a police officer. However, after a series of mishaps, the mission goes terribly wrong and the suspect Officer Zhu is escorting suffers a mysterious death. Zhu enlists the help of wok-wielding restaurant owner and a former undercover inspector to solve this murder mystery in the new best action-comedy movie from martial arts superstar Donnie Yen.
Published: 2020
Call Number: ENTER
Format: Video disc
Summary: Sent to Japan on a routine police escort, Officer Zhu is excited to have the chance to requalify for full-time duty as a police officer. However, after a series of mishaps, the mission goes terribly wrong and the suspect Officer Zhu is escorting suffers a mysterious death. Zhu enlists the help of wok-wielding restaurant owner and a former undercover inspector to solve this murder mystery in the new best action-comedy movie from martial arts superstar Donnie Yen.
Witches in the woods [DVD]
Author: Barker, Jordan, film director. Kasulka, Hannah, actor. Arnold, Craig, actor. Clements, Sasha, actor. Bleu, Corbin, 1989- actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: WITCHES
Format: Video disc
Summary: Jill, a tenacious college freshman, abandons her studies for an off-the-grid snowboarding trip with her friends. But after the sun has dipped below the horizon, their SUV mysteriously becomes lost in the freshly logged mountains, eventually running out of gas and leaving them stranded. As the temperature falls, the tension within the group ratchets up and a metaphorical then all-too-literal witch-hunt ensues.
Published: 2020
Call Number: WITCHES
Format: Video disc
Summary: Jill, a tenacious college freshman, abandons her studies for an off-the-grid snowboarding trip with her friends. But after the sun has dipped below the horizon, their SUV mysteriously becomes lost in the freshly logged mountains, eventually running out of gas and leaving them stranded. As the temperature falls, the tension within the group ratchets up and a metaphorical then all-too-literal witch-hunt ensues.
Blood and money [DVD]
Author: Barr, John, film director, screenwriter. Petherick, Alan, screenwriter. McGrale, Mike, screenwriter. Berenger, Tom, 1949- actor. Hager, Kristen, actor.
Published: 2020 2019
Call Number: BLOOD
Format: Video disc
Summary: A retired veteran hunting in the Allagash backcountry discovers a dead woman with a duffle bag full of money. He soon finds himself in a web of deceit and murder.
Published: 2020 2019
Call Number: BLOOD
Format: Video disc
Summary: A retired veteran hunting in the Allagash backcountry discovers a dead woman with a duffle bag full of money. He soon finds himself in a web of deceit and murder.
Hope Gap [DVD]
Author: Nicholson, William, film distributor, screenwriter. Bening, Annette, actor. Nighy, Bill, 1949- actor. O'Connor, Josh, actor. Hart, Aiysha, actor.
Published: 2020 2019
Call Number: HOPE
Format: Video disc
Summary: Grace lives an idyllic life until her 29-year marriage to Edward abruptly ends, leaving their only son to pick up the pieces. As life unravels, Grace discovers it's never too late to be happy.
Published: 2020 2019
Call Number: HOPE
Format: Video disc
Summary: Grace lives an idyllic life until her 29-year marriage to Edward abruptly ends, leaving their only son to pick up the pieces. As life unravels, Grace discovers it's never too late to be happy.
Never rarely sometimes always [DVD]
Author: Hittman, Eliza, film director, screenwriter. Flanigan, Sidney, actor. Ryder, Talia, actor. Eggold, Ryan, 1984- actor. Pellerin, Théodore, 1997- actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: NEVER
Format: Video disc
Summary: Faced with an unintended pregnancy and a lack of local support, Autumn and her cousin Skylar embark across state lines to New York City on a fraught journey of friendship, bravery, and compassion.
Published: 2020
Call Number: NEVER
Format: Video disc
Summary: Faced with an unintended pregnancy and a lack of local support, Autumn and her cousin Skylar embark across state lines to New York City on a fraught journey of friendship, bravery, and compassion.
Cartoonist Adrian Tomine's Self-Deprecating, Self-Aware Humor Shines In Memoir
In framing Tomine's life trajectory via professional and personal setbacks and moments of mortification, The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist becomes mesmerizing, funny, and deeply honest.
(Image credit: Drawn and Quarterly)
Sorry we missed you [DVD]
Author: Loach, Ken, 1936- film director. Laverty, Paul, screenwriter. O'Brien, Rebecca, film producer. Hitchen, Kris, actor. Honeywood, Debbie, actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: SORRY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Ricky and his wife Abby, who lost their home in the 2008 financial crash, are desperate to get out of their economic distress. When Ricky gets the opportunity to be his own boss as a delivery driver, they trade in their only asset, Abby?s car, for a new white van and the dream that Ricky can work his way up to owning his own franchise. But the couple find their lives are quickly pushed further to the edge by an unrelenting work schedule, a ruthless supervisor, and the needs of their children.
Published: 2020
Call Number: SORRY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Ricky and his wife Abby, who lost their home in the 2008 financial crash, are desperate to get out of their economic distress. When Ricky gets the opportunity to be his own boss as a delivery driver, they trade in their only asset, Abby?s car, for a new white van and the dream that Ricky can work his way up to owning his own franchise. But the couple find their lives are quickly pushed further to the edge by an unrelenting work schedule, a ruthless supervisor, and the needs of their children.
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