Week 5 \u2013 If you love books, working at the library is like working in a bakery \u2013 there are so many wonderful things to consume, you don\u2019t know where to start. And the best part is that reading has no calories<\/p>\n
One of our favorite parts of the job is hearing our patron\u2019s reviews of what they\u2019re reading and watching. So please comment on this blog and tell us what you\u2019re reading, watching and streaming. We\u2019d love to know! And, if you can, join our librarians for their first virtual book club this Thursday, April 30th<\/sup> at 2 PM\u2026details are on the MPL website<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Here are some more staff recommendations for the fifth week of our blog:<\/p>\n Reading\u2026 11\/22\/63<\/em><\/strong> by Stephen King \u2013 On November 22, 1963 President Kennedy was assassinated and the world changed. What if you could change it back? A suspenseful, believable, heart stopping, page turning time travel adventure. Atomic Habits<\/em><\/strong> by James Clear \u2013 A great motivational read, the book offers practical strategies to form good habits and break bad ones. This book is encouraging me to create good \u201cwork from home\u201d habits! The Monkey\u2019s Raincoat<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by Robert Crais \u2013 The first book in the Elvis Cole series. Elvis is a witty, Vietnam vet turned private eye with an affinity for Disney d\u00e9cor. This is a short read; a good introduction to a series that gets better. I also recommend IQ<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by Joe Ide \u2013 another first in a series, IQ is an inner city Sherlock Holmes. Dead Wake<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and In the Garden of Beasts<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by Erik Larson \u2013 One of my favorite authors, Erik Larson writes non-fiction that reads like fiction. Easy to read but also beautifully crafted. If you love learning about history, this is an exciting way to do it! And Watching\u2026 Le Samourai<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 A film noir with a very suave Alain Delon playing a professional hitman who leaves a witness following a botched hit. A great treat for film buffs! Jazmin M., Reference Available on Kanopy<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n I\u2019ve been watching some old favorites on Hoopla. From romances like Kate and Leopold<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (Meg Ryan\/Hugh Jackman) or Maid in Manhattan <\/em><\/strong><\/a>(Jennifer Lopez\/Ralph Finnes); to more serious fare such as Good Will Hunting<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>(Matt Damon\/Ben Affleck), Life is Beautiful <\/em><\/strong><\/a>(Roberto Benigni) and even Midnight Cowboy <\/em><\/strong><\/a>(Jon Voight\/Dustin Hoffman) there is so much available on Hoopla<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Part of the fun is the search! Mother’s Day Movies<\/strong> from Richard M., Adult Services<\/p>\n Definition- any feature film for one and\/or the main character is a mother or the relationship with their mother is prominent in the film.\u00a0 All available on hoopla or Kanopy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Angela\u2019s Ashes<\/i><\/strong>– <\/span>hoopla<\/span><\/a> Glassland<\/i><\/strong>– <\/span>hoopla<\/span><\/a>\/Kanopy<\/a> Room<\/i><\/strong>–<\/span> Kanopy<\/span><\/a> Sophie\u2019s Choice<\/i>–<\/strong> hoopla<\/span><\/a> Stop or My Mom Will Shoot<\/i><\/strong>–<\/span> hoopla<\/span><\/a> Terms of Endearment<\/i>–<\/strong> Kanopy<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/em><\/strong>The House at the Edge of Night<\/em><\/strong> by Catherine Banner \u2013 A sweeping family saga set on a romantic and beautiful Italian island. Fans of Beautiful Ruins<\/em> will love it. I can\u2019t put this book down!
\nStephanie C., Circulation Available on Libby<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nLarry L., Reference Available on Libby<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nLuisa M., Children\u2019s Available on Libby<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nKristin G., Circulation Both books are available on Libby<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nLinda G., Circulation Available on Libby<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em><\/strong>Lady Bird<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 \u201cLady Bird\u201d is a high school senior growing up on the \u201cother side\u201d of the tracks. The movie touches on mother\/daughter relationships and the trials of being a teenager. Definitely a feel good movie. Elaine N., Circulation Available on Kanopy<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nStephanie C., Circulation<\/p>\n
\nLife in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family.<\/p>\n
\nJohn lives with his mother, Jean, in a social housing suburb and ekes out a meager existence as a taxi driver. After finding his mother unconscious from yet another night of binge drinking, John learns that without treatment, she will not have much longer to live
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\nAfter five-year old Jack and his Mom escape from the enclosed environment that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a miraculous discovery: the outside world.<\/p>\n
\nSophie<\/span>\u00a0Zawistowska, a Polish Catholic beauty who survived Auschwitz, has settled in America after World War II. The time is 1947. Stingo, a 22-year-old aspiring writer from rural Virginia, is drawn to\u00a0Sophie<\/span>\u00a0and Nathan–a madly romantic couple whose instability and flamboyance utterly capture this young man’s imagination. The deeper Stingo sinks into these people’s lives, the more he learns that each harbors terrible and terrifying secrets.<\/p>\n
\nFast-paced action-comedy about a Los Angeles police sergeant who has his life turned upside-down when his feisty mother comes to town for a rare visit.<\/p>\n
\nA comedy-drama about the evolving 30+ year relationship between a mother and daughter.<\/p>\n