{"id":23074,"date":"2020-04-07T16:41:06","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T20:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manhassetlibrary.org\/?p=23074"},"modified":"2020-04-13T17:04:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T21:04:35","slug":"mpl-staff-picks-dear-edward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manhassetlibrary.org\/site\/mpl-staff-picks-dear-edward\/","title":{"rendered":"MPL Staff Picks – Dear Edward"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One pleasure while we are at home is rediscovering reading. When the day seems longer than it should getting lost in a good book still has the ability to transport us to other places, times and lives<\/p>\n

This week, here are some of our favorites. We\u2019d love to hear from you about what you\u2019re reading!<\/p>\n

Dear Edward<\/em> by Ann Napolitano
\nEdward, a 12 year old boy who is the lone survivor of a place crash, must make his way through life. I really enjoyed this book, at times touching, funny and sad, with an uplifting message. \u2013 Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept. \u00a0Available as an ebook and audio book on Libby<\/a><\/p>\n

A Long Petal of the Sea<\/em> by Isabel Allende
\nHistorical fiction about refugees who fled the Spanish Civil War and emigrated to Chile. Beautiful writing about a little known historical time period. \u00a0Recommended. \u2013 Linda G.-Circulation Dept.
\nAvailable as an ebook and audio book on Libby<\/a><\/p>\n

The Whisper Man<\/em> by Alex North
\nWonderfully creepy thriller about a widower and his son looking to make a fresh start. This debut novel will captivate you and draw you into the story. \u2013 Kristen G.–<\/a>Circulation Dept.
\nAvailable as an ebook and audio book on Libby<\/a><\/p>\n

More Books On Libby<\/strong><\/p>\n

Libby<\/strong> is a great resource. Although it\u2019s easy to put books on hold, you can also search the catalog for what\u2019s available right now. This is a great time to read a classic you\u2019ve never read or start a series. Let us know what you\u2019re reading on Libby this week!<\/strong> Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n

Classics<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings<\/em> by Maya Angelou – Wonderfully written autobiography. If you\u2019ve never read it, it\u2019s a must. \u2013 Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept. Available as an ebook and audio book on Libby<\/a><\/p>\n

The Bronte Sisters<\/u> <\/strong>(Charlotte and Emily)<\/p>\n

Rediscover Jane Eyre<\/u> and Wuthering Heights<\/u> \u2013 then watch the old movies. You\u2019ll never look at Mr. Rochester the same way after you see Orson Welles play him. Laurence Olivier as Heathcliffe isn\u2019t bad either!<\/p>\n

Series<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Louise Penney.<\/strong> Donna Leon<\/strong>. Michael Connelly<\/strong>. Lucinda Riley<\/strong>. Libby will tell you which book is number one in the series and you can go from there.<\/p>\n

Other Books Available Now on Libby<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Becoming<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/a> by Michelle Obama<\/p>\n

Before We Were Yours<\/u><\/strong><\/a> by Lisa Wingate<\/p>\n

The Splendid and the Vile<\/u><\/strong><\/a> by Erik Larson<\/p>\n

The Testaments<\/u><\/strong><\/a> by Margaret Atwood<\/p>\n

Video\/Streaming <\/u><\/strong> – Let us know what you\u2019re watching!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Midway<\/em> (DVD)
\nThe battle of Midway was a decisive battle that took place six months after Pearl Harbor. It reminds you of the bravery of our WWII servicemen, sailors and fighter pilots. \u2013 Nancy M.-Circulation Dept.<\/p>\n

Knives Out<\/em> (DVD)
\nAgatha Christie-type murder mystery. You\u2019ll have fun trying to guess the actors under all the make-up! \u2013 Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept.<\/p>\n

The English Game<\/em> (Netflix)
\nCreated by Julian Fellows of Downton Abbey fame, series about the beginnings of British \u201cfootball\u201d with plenty of drama and fantastic costumes and sets. \u2013 Linda G.Circulation Dept.<\/p>\n

The Tiger King<\/em> (Netflix)
\nTruth is sometimes stranger than fiction. Documentary about a tiger sanctuary, but that\u2019s only the beginning. \u2013 Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept.<\/p>\n

Little Fires Everywhere<\/em> (Hulu)
\nLimited series from the Celeste Ng novel, starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington about two families in Shaker Heights, Ohio. \u2013 Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept.<\/p>\n

Narcos<\/em> (Netflix)
\nBased on the real life drug cartels and kingpins of Columbia, and law enforcement\u2019s efforts to take them down. Violent and gripping! \u2013 Nancy M.-Circulation Dept.<\/p>\n

Podcasts<\/u> <\/strong>\u2013<\/p>\n

These are great to listen to while you\u2019re cooking or doing things that don\u2019t require too much attention. One of my favorites is American History Tellers<\/em>. \u00a0There are many subjects of American history to choose from, and each subject has several episodes that delve deep and are very informative. Some subjects include the Great Depression, Prohibition and the Space Race. Highly recommend. – Linda G.-Circulation Dept.<\/p>\n

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  One pleasure while we are at home is rediscovering reading. When the day seems longer than it should getting lost in a good book still has the ability to transport us to other places, times and lives This week, here are some of our favorites. We\u2019d love to hear from you about what you\u2019re<\/p>\n

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