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The Castle on Sunset : Life, Death, Love, Art, and Scandal at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont
The Sunset Strip is famous in Los Angeles, but how much do we really know about one of its most iconic and storied buildings? From Jean Harlow’s taking of lovers,...
Posted by Adult Services on December 3, 2019
Out of the Silence: After the Crash by Eduardo Strauch
It was the stillness of the mountain that invaded Eduardo Strauch’s mind, body and soul, making him unable to talk about his survival of the 1972 crash of Uruguayan Air...
Posted by Adult Services on November 19, 2019
How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals
Imagine crouching before a creature’s silk-lined burrow where a furry Tarantula (nicknamed Claribel) will emerge, to catch a glimpse of its pink tipped feet – this just part of the...
Posted by Adult Services on October 28, 2019
A Beginner’s Guide to Japan: Observations and Provocations
A Beginner’s Guide to Japan is not really a travel book. Since the author, Pico Iyer, is a renowned travel writer, you could be forgiven for thinking it would be....
Posted by Adult Services on October 18, 2019
Luis and Tabitha
Two cats, one beautiful and sophisticated, the other handsome and daring, fall in love from far away. Through windows, impossible owners, and a big scary fire, their love for each...
Posted by Book Rex on October 17, 2019
Beauty and the Beak
A terrific family read-aloud, Beauty and the Beak is more than a true animal tale - it's a story of science, and what can happen when dedicated people work together...
Posted by Kristi M. on October 5, 2019
How to Survive a Horror Movie: All the Skills to Dodge the Kills
Written in a serious but over-the-top tone, readers will visit classic horror film tropes and get more than a few laughs along the way.
Posted by Book Rex on September 9, 2019
Mary, Who Wrote Frankenstein
Bailey captures Mary’s unique spirit as she answers the question, “How does a story begin?” The gothic-style illustrations that Sardà creates sets a wonderful tone for the story, without appearing...
Posted by Book Rex on September 5, 2019
The Lady From the Black Lagoon
In her debut written work, film producer Mallory O’Meara dives into the lost legend of the woman behind the infamous Creature From the Black Lagoon: Millicent Patrick. The biography begins...
Posted by Book Rex on August 20, 2019
Middle-Earth: Journeys in Myth and Legend
Any fan of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, or art in general should flip through this book. The substantial size of the novel allows the reader...
Posted by Book Rex on July 2, 2019
They Shall Not Grow Old
The viewer watches as the British army march through the muck and stare at the camera as if it were some alien object, the likes of which they truly had...
Posted by Book Rex on June 18, 2019
Fergus and Zeke
Fergus the mouse (and class pet in Miss Maxwell’s classroom) loves to learn and follow along with the students. When it is time for the students to go on a...
Posted by Book Rex on June 15, 2019
I’ve Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life
Maria Shriver, journalist, NBC anchorwoman, and author of several books, has shared her most private, in depth thoughts in her recent book I‘ve Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers,...
Posted by Adult Services on April 2, 2019
First Generation: 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great
For over a century, immigrants and refugees from around the world have made important contributions to the United States in areas such as politics, sports, entertainment, art, and science. From...
Posted by Book Rex on February 7, 2019
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Throughout history, black women – from virtual unknowns to luminaries – have been leading the way in medicine, law, the arts, sports and more, but they have not always been...
Posted by Book Rex on January 19, 2019