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Fade to Black by Francis Knight

Submitted by Laura M on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:44am

Mahala, a city built up not out, with a complex society run by a ruling elite from the bright upper levels while the darkness of the Under hides outlaws and forbidden secrets. Secrets such as the fact that bounty hunter/people finder Rojan Dizon is a pain mage and can draw magic from inflicting pain upon himself.

Spring Branch-Memorial Library--The Page Turners

Submitted by Karen Hayes on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:36pm

In the Garden of BeastsTitle to be discussed: In the Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larson.  Date of meeting: Tuesday, June 11, 6:30pm.  Summary: "The bestselling author of "Devil in the White City" turns his hand to a remarkable story set during Hitler's rise to power. The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E.

From Classic Page to Screen

Submitted by Kimberly C on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 11:40am

great gatsby

Books, particularly the classics, have always been a huge source of inspiration for screenwriters. Some of the most enduring novels have inspired many film and TV adaptations, each approaching the story in a different way. Sometimes the adaptations are spot-on, true to both the story and the emotion of the source material. Often, screenwriters and directors take liberties to update the story for modern audiences or translate page to screen.

Last week, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, The Great Gatsby, hit theaters in a glitzy Baz Luhrmann production. Its success at the box office is further proof that some of the best movie plots are waiting in the pages of classic literature.

If you’re in the mood for classic literature on the screen, browse the HCPL catalog and request a movie or mini-series today!

Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey

Submitted by Laura M on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 12:15pm

“Thousands of them have lived underground. They've lived there so long, there are only legends about people living anywhere else. Such a life requires rules. Strict rules. There are things that must not be discussed. Like going outside. Never mention you might like going outside.

Or you'll get what you wish for.”

Sheltered in underground silos to protect them from the toxic outside environment, people go their whole life without seeing the surface. Except for the cleaners, who mysteriously walk away after their task, to die.

Baldwin Boettcher Evening Book Club

Submitted by Elise S. on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:12am

Defending JacobPlease join us on Monday, June 10, 6:30 pm, for a discussion of Defending Jacob, a top-notch legal thriller by William Landay.  Summary:  Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber is blindsided when his teenage son, Jacob, is charged with murder.  Jacob insists he is innocent, and Andy believes him.  But as the trial intensifies, damning facts and shocking revelations surface.  Copies of the book are available at Baldwin Boettcher Branch.