FICTION
Sascha Arango The truth & other lies
Jami Attenberg Saint Mazie
Jane Austen Mansfield Park
Annie Barrows The truth according to us
Rebecca Dinerstein T...
THIS WEEK! Thursday, August 15 | 6:00 pm | Page to Stage: Private Lives ty Noel Coward | tickets free to members when registering
FEATURED EVENTS Thursday, August 22 | 6:00 pm | In Conversation: Jenny Odell with Cathy Park Hong | tickets free to members when registering Thursday, September 5 | 6:30 pm | In Conversation: Tommy Orange with Steve Wasserman
SEMINAR SERIES Tuesday, August 27 | Tuesday, September 3 | Tuesday, September 10 5:30pm - 7:00 pm: | First in a Series of Four Seminars on James Baldwin's Books
FICTION
Sascha Arango The truth & other lies
Jami Attenberg Saint Mazie
Jane Austen Mansfield Park
Annie Barrows The truth according to us
Rebecca Dinerstein T...
BOOKS
FICTION
Anne Roiphe Ballad of the black & blue mind
Nancy Thayer The guest cottage
Historical Fiction
Jeff Shaara The fateful lightning
Mystery, Suspense, Espionage & Intrigue
Mark Billingham...
BOOKS
FICTION
Theodor Fontane Effi Briest
Jonathan Galassi Muse
Nina George The little Paris bookshop
Karl Ove Knausgaard My struggle. Book three, Boyhood
Jojo Moyes...
With Bastille Day just around the corner, now is a great time to celebrate the rich history of France and their films. From the 50’s pioneering French New Wave movement, to the 80’s and 90’s flashy Cinema Du Look, to a recent move towards social-realism, France has and continues to be a main player in the global cinema scene. In addition to our favorite films produced by that country, we have also selected a few with settings in France. Our love affair with the literature, food and culture of...
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The days are longer, maybe a little lazier. You might even be tempted to use a sick day for a beach day. C’mon, what else are you planning to use all the extra daylight for, but to read by it! This month, Mechanics’ Institute’s staff bibliophiles recommend interesting, immersive fiction that we consider un-put-downable! Come check out the display and see if you agree.
A few recommendations to whet your appetite:
Chris recommends...
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BOOKS
FICTION
Judy Blume In the unlikely event
Paulo Coelho Adultery
Elena Delbanco The silver swan
Stephen King Finders keepers
Sophie McManus...
BOOKS
FICTION
Cynthia Bond Ruby
Stuart Archer Cohen This is how it really sounds
Andrew Ervin Burning down George Orwell's house
Bridget Foley Hugo & Rose
Wendy Jones...
BOOKS
FICTION
Michael Banister Stolen Identity
Catherine Chanter The Well
Pam Chun The perfect tea thief
Deborah Kay Davies Reasons she goes to the woods
Lindsey Drager...
With the annual Pride parade making its way down Market Street in just a few weeks, we honor the legacy of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer individuals by highlighting some of our favorite films that have been created for, by or about the community. From politically charged documentaries to campy and fun fare, below are just a few of the many titles currently available from the 2nd floor DVD display, come check them out!
Kevin recommends...
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BOOKS
FICTION
Elliot Ackerman Green on blue
Mark Z. Danielewski The familiar: one rainy day in May
Nigel Farndale The blasphemer
C.W. Gortner Mademoiselle Chanel
Jesse Kraai...