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The Word Is Murder
by Anthony Horowitz
A playful commentary on the mystery genre itself and the first in a promising new series. The author, Horowitz, plays the part of the narrator, and gets caught up in solving a murder with Daniel Hawthorne, an out-of-work detective.
Digital Formats: Available in eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive.
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How to Be a Tudor : A Dawn-to-Dusk Guide to Tudor Life
by Ruth Goodman
The historian advisor for the BBC's Wolf Hall presents an erudite romp through the intimate details of life in Tudor England, celebrating the everyday experiences of 16th-century people who engaged in period routines, chores and habits.
-Ann, Ralph Ellison
Digital Formats: Available in eAudiobook from Overdrive and always available from hoopla.
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Leah on the Offbeat
by Becky Albertalli
With prom and graduation around the corner, senior Leah Burke struggles when her group of friends start fighting.
"This description really doesn't do this book justice. Leah is a prickly and complicated character, but she slowly won my heart. This companion to Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is a must-read." -Kassy, Northwest
Digital Formats: Available in eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive.
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Whiplash /
When a hopeful jazz drummer is invited to participate in a band, the demanding behavior of the conductor begins to change the drummer's personality and dreams.
-Judi, Northwest
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I, Tonya /
Follows the life of Tonya Harding from her rise to figure skating champion to her association with the attack on Nancy Kerrigan at the Olympics in Lillehammer.
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Good Night and Good Luck
Good Night and Good Luck chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS newsroom - defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'.
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Wizard Rock: Harry and the Potters
Tuesday, August 7,
6:30 pm
46th Star Room (Forum) (4107)
Cantis! While this spell causes its victim to burst uncontrollably into song, you won't need that when seeing this band. Celebrate your love of Harry Potter with live music, crafts, and all the fun a Muggle could hope for. End the night with mischief managed.
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Back to School Board Game Bonanza!
Wednesday, August 15,
4:30 pm
Meeting Room 2
Go from bored to board games at our back to school celebration! Save the world from a devastating outbreak of disease or become a giant raging movie monster in a battle to take over the world! Expand your critical thinking and problem solving skills with board gaming, where the adventures are endless.
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A to Z World Travel
Contains travel guides for over 200 world cities. Each guide contains helpful information about a particular city's food and restaurants, climate and weather, embassies/consulates, health and medical services, travel essentials, money and banking, electrical and telecommunication requirements, and more.
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