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Back to School with Speculative Fiction

As some adult readers head back to school, we're taking a look at books that feature higher education. But these aren't just any colleges and universities: these are institutes where unusual incidents occur. Some offer rather unconventional courses of study that may come with danger attached. In spe...

September 2021 - New Movies & TV Releases

The horror genre is heavily represented this month, as our collection reflects these new releases that will intensify your fear factor.  In The Alpines, follow seven friends coming together for a weekend getaway after several years of growing apart. They've moved on with their lives. But the se...

September 2021 - New Books

We have a number of recommendations this month, some included on the Coming Soon list, and some not!  Jean Meltzer brings us a delightful romance, The Matzah Ball. Billed as the first ever Hanukkah romance, this debut features Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt, who has an uncomfortable secret she ...

August is Read-A-Romance Month

“Books are for lovers”...at least that’s what romance fiction authors (and their fans) would like us to believe. In 2013, enthusiastic readers got together online to celebrate their favorite literary genre and encourage others to pick up and enjoy a romance novel. This month is a time when romance a...

August 2021 - New Movies & TV Releases

In Tinsel Town, many of the cinema critics have been taking a hard look at Scarlett Johansson’s suit against Disney alleging that the Mouse House’s dual video-on-demand/theatrical strategy will cost her upwards of $50 million. Is this a game-changing moment in the relationships between movie stars a...

August 2021 - New Books

Well, it’s not hard to identify the anticipated blockbuster book in August considering that it has a print run of one million copies. That would be A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train. When a young man is found gruesomely murdered in a London houseboat, it triggers ...

12 Best Ancient Historical Novels to Read

Ancient civilizations hold enough intrigue on their own, but when combined with a strong historical fiction narrative, the ancient worlds come to life. Here, we present 12 of the best historical novels with a focus on Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome that capture the true essence of these periods. Wh...

International Thrillers by Women

Female authors are increasingly making their mark on the thriller genre, but that's not only true in the United States. This month we're highlighting international thrillers by women. Be sure to check out the display near the adult services desk for more titles! The Good Son by You-Jeong Jeong (S...

July 2021 - New Books

The housing market is booming right now, but here are some properties to avoid and some July thrillers to read! Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanon:  Police detective Alec Nichols discovers 16 horses' heads on a farm, each buried with a single eye facing the low winter sun. After Veterinary F...

July 2021 - New Movies & TV Releases

Recently, I was running errands and passed by the AMC DINE-IN Theater in East Northport, previously our local Sears.  If you recall, the cinema was scheduled to open in early 2020, just as COVID forced the shutdown of all public venues.  To my surprise, the parking lot was comfortably full...