Deanna Durbin, 1921-2013
Hollywood has lost another film legend. Revisit the life and films of singing sensation Deanna Durbin.
Books, Movies & Music
The latest books, movies and music to hit library shelves, with some classics and great obscure stuff thrown in. Read staff and customer reviews here. Find out how you can contribute to this blog, and tap into our personalized reading request service.
Recent Books, Movies & Music Blog Posts
An Obsession with Time in The Grand Complication: The Race to Build the World’s Most Legendary Watch
James Ward Packard was one of the men behind the luxurious Packard Automobile Company and was an inventor who made millions, though he had one underlying passion- watches. Pocket watches were marvels of invention that could go beyond telling time and have additional functions called complications like sunrise times and celestial movements. Packard contracted with Patek Philippe, a premier watch maker, to design watches referred to as grande complications because of their multiple complications.
Librarians’ Favorites Book List
Fans of reading, you won’t want to miss this post. Librarians share their favorite titles in fiction and nonfiction for a very eclectic mix that will keep your nightstand full and may keep you up all night.
Free Comic Book Day
Come to the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library to get your free-to-take-home comic book. Gatekeeper Hobbies will be on hand to provide the free comic books, and we will have comic book themed crafts and other activities including a DC vs. Marvel superhero/villain competition. Join us for all the fun and action on: Saturday, [...]
Fiction & Nonfiction NYT Bestsellers
Find this week’s bestsellers at your library. There are two ways to get your hands on a bestseller title. One way is to place a request and the other way is to come in and check the new title shelves!
Uncommonly Good Books Read by Two Common Guys – Unbroken
Join Dave and Nate as they discuss the amazing true story of the life of Louis Zamperini as depicted in Laura Hillenbrand’s book Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.
The Debut of the New Epic Fantasy, Blood’s Pride
Years earlier the warlike Norlander conquered the Shadar, stole their lands, and enslaved them to work in the mines and temples. The Shadar want to throw off the Norlander yoke, and secretly plot a rebellion, but they need help. So, they turn to the legendary mercenary known as the Mongrel.
Bean There, Read That: Perks of Being a Wallflower
Pick up a copy of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky for the May 28, 2013 7-8:30PM Bean There, Read That book discussion at The Classic Bean (21st and Fairlawn) for young professionals. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a story about what it’s like to travel that strange course through [...]
Fiction & Nonfiction NYT Bestsellers
Find this week’s bestsellers at your library. There are two ways to get your hands on a bestseller title. One way is to place a request and the other way is to come in and check the new title shelves!
Book Review: Seven Days in the Art World
Based on hundreds of hours of research and being allowed in to participate, Sarah Thornton was able to get behind the scenes of seven high-energy, high-stakes art world environments.
The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach
The cracks of bats and the thumps of balls hitting gloves have signaled the start of another baseball season. After recently listening to The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach I find myself thinking about those sounds in a slightly different way because of experiencing a vivid portrayal of the consequences of the pressure to succeed on the [...]
