by Elyse Graham I’ve always been interested in stories of people who worked in espionage during World War II; the French Underground being a source of many books about their exploits. I always found it fascinating that these people put their lives on the line to gather information and spy on the enemy and blow up stuff. This book takes on that subject from a different approach. When WWII started, the United States did not have an intelligence agency, so we were way behind the rest … [Read more...] about Review: Book and Dagger
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Film Review: Superman
Circulation Supervisor Cándida Miniño recommends DC Studios Superman. The latest Superman movie has Lex Luthor secretly aiding the country of Boravia invade Jarhanpur. Luthor’s metahuman Ultraman defeats Superman, and he retreats to the Fortress of Solitude, where robots heal him using solar energy. Luthor finds the Fortress, captures Krypto the dog, and restores a damaged message from Superman's parents. This message suggests Superman was sent to conquer Earth. When it … [Read more...] about Film Review: Superman
Review: Painters of the Northwest
Impressionism to Modernism, 1900-1930. By John Impert Processing Associate Angel Gonzalez recommends Painters of the Northwest: Impressionism to Modernism, 1900-1930 by John Impert. During his time as a graduate student at the University of Washington, author John Impert wrote his dissertation on impressionist painters from the Pacific Northwest from the years 1900-1930. The project initially is credited to Impert’s advisor who held a seminar in 2007, the goal being to explore what … [Read more...] about Review: Painters of the Northwest
Book Review: The Antidote
Director of Programs and Education Martha Williams recommends The Antidote by Karen Russell. I have long been a fan of Karen Russell and her zany hyper-realism. But even if you didn’t love Swamplandia (her first novel set in a gator-wrestling theme park in the Everglades) or short stories like “St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves,” where fifteen girls are painstakingly reeducated by nuns, I hope you’ll be intrigued by The Antidote—Russell’s most sweeping narrative yet. Set during … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Antidote
Champagne!
Gold Mine Processing Manager Kelly Noble offers an interactive book and film review on the subject of champagne. For readers 21 years or older. Champagne: How the World's Most Glorious Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times by Don and Petie Kladstrup. A Year in Champagne: The History of the Champagne Region in France, a video available on Kanopy. Champagne, sparkling wine, Cava, and last but not least, Prosecco, are all forms of carbonated wine. The history of this product begins … [Read more...] about Champagne!
Book Review: Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Collections Manager Aly Wepplo recommends Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Twenty-year-old Margo Millet has no job, no money, and a new baby. The baby's father wants nothing to do with the child. Her roommates move out, unable to live with a crying infant, and her parents have never been much help. Margo's life is a disaster. But she’s a great mom, and baby Bodhi is the love of her life.The thing about being a disaster is that it's very expensive. And waiting tables won't pay for … [Read more...] about Book Review: Margo’s Got Money Troubles
