Book to Screen: Under the Banner of Heaven
Bringing you the rare news of a nonfiction screen adaptation today! You likely know Jon Krakauer for his excellent nonfiction titles Into the Air, which told the tale of a climbing disaster on Mt. Everest, or Into the Wild, which pieced together the events that lead to the death of Christopher McCandless in the Alaskan wilderness. Read […]
Series Spotlight: The Poppy War
Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month with us this May! Today’s spotlighted series is written by Chinese-American author R.F. Kuang and has been ~hot~ in the literary world for some time now. This series blends elements of historical and military fiction together with fantasy elements and has been described as drawing major inspiration from the real […]
Learning About the Jewish Experience
Book to Screen: The Shining Girls
We have new adaptation news for you today! Lauren Beaukes’ The Shining Girls blends elements of a psychological thriller with science-fiction and horror to create a truly unique tale about a time-traveling murderer. Intrigued? Read on to learn more about the novel and then catch the tv adaptation on Apple TV+! ** Harper Curtis is a killer […]
What’s Hot – The Library Book
We may be a bit biased in choosing The Library Book by Susan Orlean for this week’s What’s Hot feature, but it’s a great read that continues to trend even several years after its release. Part true crime book, part love letter to libraries, The Library Book tells the story of the 1986 fire in […]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
We can all contribute to the well-being of our whole community by taking simple steps to prevent abuse. Every child deserves a safe, healthy, and happy life. Be an advocate for children by contributing to positive childhood experiences. You could make a considerable change in someone’s life by offering a small amount of your time, […]
Book to Screen: Heartstopper
Our book adaptation news is particularly exciting to me (Shelbi) because I’m a HUGE fan of the graphic novel series! Alice Oseman’s bestselling and super-sweet romance series has been a massive fanbase over the past few years and is perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and/or Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. […]
What’s Hot – Regretting You
Another book by Colleen Hoover this week. Regretting You is a story that has a little bit of everything. It’s a bit of a family story, a bit of a romance, and a bit of a coming of age narrative. I’ve seen it described as both a young adult book and as adult literature. It’s […]
Local News: Sugar Creek Water Panel Discussion at Carnegie Museum
Join us at the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County on Thursday, April 21st, 2022 from 7 to 8 p.m. as we engage in a community conversation with a panel of local conservation experts and Sugar Creek enthusiasts. We will talk about the challenges facing the Creek, the impact of our individual and collective actions upon […]
Book to Screen: Anatomy of a Scandal
Looking for a new thriller story to binge-watch and read? This week’s adaptation news is going to be right up your alley, then! Read on for a summary of Sarah Vaughan’s Anatomy of a Scandal: ** Sophie’s husband James is a loving father, a handsome man, a charismatic and successful public figure. And yet he stands […]
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