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From the Circulation <\/strong>Departmen<\/strong>t<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The staff at MPL have continued to read, watch and listen \u2013 and WE are discovering more about our online resources than we ever knew! We all can\u2019t wait until we\u2019re back at work and able to communicate directly with patrons. In the meantime, here are some of the things we\u2019ve been doing this week:<\/p>\n

Books – Favorites Old and New<\/strong><\/p>\n

Origin<\/a><\/em> by Dan Brown \u2013 This is the fifth novel featuring Robert Langdon. A thriller to the end! Larry L.- Reference (Available on Libby\/Overdrive in audio and e-book<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Ask Again, Yes<\/a><\/em> by Mary Beth Keane \u2013 A riveting story about two families whose lives become forever intertwined following an unspeakable tragedy. Cheryl K.- Reference (Available on Libby\/Overdrive in audio and e-book<\/a>)<\/p>\n

I Know Who You Are<\/a><\/em> by Alice Feeney \u2013 When actress Aimee Sinclair comes home to find her husband has disappeared; she is the number one suspect. This is a dark novel with an edge to it. Kristin G.- Circulation (Available on Libby\/Overdrive in audio and e-book<\/a>)<\/p>\n

In Five Years<\/a> <\/em>by Rebecca Serle \u2013 A romantic novel that makes you think. Good for fans of Me Before You<\/a><\/em>. Stephanie C.-Circulation (Available on Libby\/Overdrive<\/a>. Also check \u201cSkip the Line\u201d)<\/p>\n

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone<\/a><\/em> by Lori Gottlieb \u2013 A therapist details her own personal crisis and experiences in therapy. Equal parts honest, vulnerable and fun. Amanda G.- Circulation (Available on Libby\/Overdrive<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A Book and a Movie \u2013 Libby and hoopla Together<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are some wonderful movies available on hoopla. One of my favorite things to do is to read the book\/watch the movie (and vice versa) and compare. Here are some favorites available on Libby and hoopla:<\/p>\n

Like Water For Chocolate<\/em> by Laura Esquivel \u2013 A magical book, very different from the average story. The movie is also wonderful (in Spanish with subtitles). If you are looking for something different, this is a great read\/watch. Find on Libby<\/a> \u2013 Find on hoopla<\/a><\/p>\n

The English Patient<\/em> by Michael Ondaatje \u2013 A romance, a mystery and a travelogue\u2026who is the man covered in bandages? The movie is just as wonderful, with Kristen Scott Thomas and Ralph Fiennes.\u00a0\u00a0 Find on Libby<\/a> \u2013 Find on hoopla<\/a><\/p>\n

A Man Called Ove<\/em> by Fredrik Backman \u2013 A funny book that has a happy ending \u2013 what more could we want now? Ove is a cranky Swede who doesn\u2019t like his new neighbors. The movie is heartwarming (in Swedish with subtitles). . Find on Libby<\/a> \u2013 Find on hoopla<\/a><\/p>\n

My favorites tend to be romances \u2013 what is your favorite book that was turned into a movie? Stephanie C., Circulation<\/p>\n

Watching and Listening<\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Boardwalk Empire<\/em> (HBO or Amazon) – Set in 1920s Atlantic City during Prohibition. Intense! Jazmin M., Reference.<\/p>\n

The Sopranos<\/em> (HBO or Amazon) – A classic. If you didn\u2019t see it when it aired, now is a good time to watch it. Christine K., Circulation<\/p>\n

Homeland<\/em> (SHO or Amazon) – CIA agent Carrie Matheson is the only one who can save the world from terrorism. The last season has two more episodes, so this is a great time to binge and catch up! Linda P., Administration<\/p>\n

30 Rock<\/em> (Amazon) – Based loosely on backstage shenanigans at Saturday Night Live. We all need some comic relief now! Jazmin M., Reference<\/p>\n

Uncut Gems<\/em> (On Demand) \u2013 A jeweler makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Starring Adam Sandler in a very different role. Nancy M., Circulation<\/p>\n

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

Sawbones<\/em> \u2013 A humorous look at medical history, hosted by a physician and her funny husband. Mary H., Children\u2019s<\/p>\n

American Innovations<\/em> \u2013 The stories behind the greatest discoveries of the past. Well told and very informative. Linda G., Circulation<\/p>\n

RB Digital<\/a><\/em> on the Manhasset Library\u2019s website is packed with so many of my favorite magazines. There are interesting articles on Earth Day in National Geographic<\/em> and several great gardening tips in The English Garden<\/em> and Garden Gate<\/em>. Sign up using your library card for free! Linda G., Circulation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From the Circulation Department The staff at MPL have continued to read, watch and listen \u2013 and WE are discovering more about our online resources than we ever knew! We all can\u2019t wait until we\u2019re back at work and able to communicate directly with patrons. In the meantime, here are some of the things we\u2019ve<\/p>\n

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