And the Book Madness winner is… We went from 16 titles to 1 clear winner, and former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Becoming takes the prize! Thanks to everyone who voted online these last two weeks; more than 450 votes were cast. Percentage breakdowns by rounds and individual pairings are available below. Funny to see how some contests … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Westworld is back! In the third season of HBO’s futuristic drama (starring Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Tessa Thompson, and Jeffrey Wright), main character Dolores has taken the train from the Westworld park into the real world, determined to destroy humanity. Whether you’ve been along for the ride since season … Read more
Need some book recommendations but don’t have a lot of time? Your librarians are here to help! Introducing Books in Brief: A new video series featuring four great digital title recommendations in about two minutes. In the inaugural episode, Collection Management Librarian Kathy suggests four of her favorite titles for virtual book discussions. Digital titles … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Sheltering in place got you feeling a little cooped up? Open the window, turn up the volume, and let your imagination roam with these audiobooks. Happy reading, Oak Park! Audiobooks to listen to while being socially distant The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo Why you should try it: Let this historical drama sweep … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná This week, Hulu released the eagerly anticipated adaptation of Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere, starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington. Whether you’re like me and want to read the book first or you want more domestic drama between episodes, we’ve got you covered! Little Fires Everywhere read-alikes Little Fires Everywhere … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy Sometimes you just need a book that you can read in one sitting. Short books are a great way to jump-start reading stagnation, get ahead on your reading challenge, or please your book club. Here are some of my favorites! Good things come in small packages! Dept. of Speculation by … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná Netflix’s new miniseries The Stranger is the story of how an intricate web of secrets and lies in a small community begins to unravel when the titular stranger (played by Hannah John-Kamen) approaches Adam Price (played by Richard Armitage) with a bombshell revelation about his wife. Whether you’ve watched the entire … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles. Don’t fret! I can help you find a similar reading experience to THAT book you are waiting for or that you finally read and loved. And be sure to check out the Hot Picks … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná For Valentine’s Day, Hulu released a brand new adaptation of High Fidelity, starring Zoë Kravitz as Rob Brooks, a record store owner trying to face the common thread in her “Top Five Heartbreaks.” Whether you spent the weekend watching the entire series or you haven’t started yet, here are some books that … Read more
By Collection Management Librarian Kathy I love how much our community uses the library. Sometimes that means waiting for the hottest titles. Don’t fret! I can help you find a similar reading experience to THAT book you are waiting for or that you finally read and loved. And be sure to check out the Hot … Read more
