Ed Bruker and Sean Phillips Comics
I’ve been enjoying the Criminal series written by Ed Brubaker and drawn by Sean Phillips. They are really entertaining crime noir stories with overlapping characters and plots. They don’t need to be read in order, but I’d start with Coward. At Acorn, we have Death Chases Me, book one of the Fatale series. It has the hard-boiled detective vibe plus a beyond-the-noir supernatural aspect that I really enjoy. Even if you don’t think you like comics, Brubaker is worth a try.
-Mike, Reference
MythBusters: Science Fair Book
It's that time of year--time to start helping my daughter think of an appropriate, educational experiment to do for the school science fair. I have looked through several books. My favorite has turned out to be one called MythBusters: Science Fair Book by Samantha Margles. The pictures draw the reader in and the text is easy to understand. I'll have to let you know in a few weeks how the experiment goes!
-Janice, Youth Services
A Place at the Table Campaign
A lot of people don’t realize this, but according to current statistics, 50 million people aren’t sure where or when they will receive their next meal (that includes children). It’s shocking to think that so many are living this way. Two hopeful individuals, Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbrush, have made a documentary telling stories of how average Americans are not only struggling to put food on the table, but cannot afford healthy food - resulting in illness & shortened lives. Their hope is that through this documentary, lawmakers will change legislation and people will become more involved. The documentary comes out today in theaters, on iTunes, and OnDemand. (You can view the trailer on YouTube, too!) The book A Place at the Table has not come out yet, but will be soon; you can put a hold on it electronically through SWAN. And even if you don’t take advantage of these items, the campaign’s website is worth taking a look at: there are events listed for the campaign nationally, updated news that directly impacts consumers (wildlife, poverty, agriculture, etc.) and there are online resources listed if you or someone you know needs food assistance. Federal food programs are listed, as well as how to contact your local Congressman about the issue and how to get further involved. This is such a worthwhile cause; it’s definitely worth checking out!!!
-Judy, Reference
Enlightened: The Complete First Season
Laura Dern stars as Amy, a woman who is hell-bent on saving the planet--beginning with herself, her burnout ex-husband, and an evil, mysterious corporation known as Abaddon. Enlightened weaves together interesting topics (like self-help, activism, addiction, consumerism, and social hierarchies) and ever-shifting moods (comedy to drama to satire) in a uniquely sharp, unexpected, and often poignant way. Frankly, it's the best television show I've seen in years. I recommend that you request it from SWAN immediately!
-Megan, Reference
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