Benediction by Kent Haruf
In a tiny Colorado town, a man known to his friends as “Dad” is about to die from lung cancer. He only has months left, and almost everyone is trying to prepare themselves for his eventual death. But as Dad muses back on his life, we get a glimpse of other townspeople reflecting on their own lives and making the narrative all the more powerful. From a misunderstood preacher to a young girl who is frightened by death, we get a solid impression of what is fundamental to these people, the regrets they have, and what they are doing to survive their current journey of life. I didn’t know what to expect going into this book, but this novel is pretty intense & beautiful at the same time. A word to the wise: I cried a lot, so if you’re a crier buy an extra box of tissues. It’s available on our New Book Shelf or through our online catalog.
In a tiny Colorado town, a man known to his friends as “Dad” is about to die from lung cancer. He only has months left, and almost everyone is trying to prepare themselves for his eventual death. But as Dad muses back on his life, we get a glimpse of other townspeople reflecting on their own lives and making the narrative all the more powerful. From a misunderstood preacher to a young girl who is frightened by death, we get a solid impression of what is fundamental to these people, the regrets they have, and what they are doing to survive their current journey of life. I didn’t know what to expect going into this book, but this novel is pretty intense & beautiful at the same time. A word to the wise: I cried a lot, so if you’re a crier buy an extra box of tissues. It’s available on our New Book Shelf or through our online catalog.
-Judy, Reference
Cléo from 5 to 7
This movie chronicles of the life of Cléo (Corinne Marchand), a seemingly superficial young singer, as she awaits her cancer diagnosis in real-time. Directed by Agnès Varda, it documents one woman's sudden struggle with mortality, but it’s also a celebration of life’s ephemeral joys-- the Citroen DS, butterflies, encounters with eccentrics, and the charm of polka-dotted A-line dresses to name but a few.
-Megan, Reference
Free Fries!
For the frugal spender:
Burger King is giving away free fries and green ketchup for St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t forget to check it out on St. Pat’s Day, next Sunday the 17th!
-Darlene, Circulation
Foxygen’s Album - 21st Century Ambassadors
I like
Foxygen’s new album because it has a retro sound without being annoying or
feeling like a total rip-off. The lyrics are playful and the soft delivery goes
really well with the piano. The song “San Francisco”, with its call and
response chorus, is the best kind of earworm. Acorn’s copy should be available
soon. For now, you can place a hold through SWAN.
-Mike, Reference
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