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| Mostly Dead Things by Kristen ArnettStarring: Jessa-Lynn Morton, who, after her father's suicide, runs her family's (failing) taxidermy business and helps raise her niece and nephew (she's in love with their mother, who's abandoned them all).
Why you might like it: Mostly Dead Things balances the Morton family's suffering with "only in Florida" weirdness; sharp dialogue and descriptive language make for a vivid read.
Why you might not like it: If you're squeamish, the visceral descriptions may be too much for you. |
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| Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean KwokWhat happens: Though they're sisters, Sylvie Lee was raised in the Netherlands, while Amy Lee was raised in the U.S. When Sylvie goes missing, Amy begins to question everything she knows about her family.
For fans of: Celeste Ng's tragic family mystery Everything I Never Told You or Cristina Henriquez's immigrant story The Book of Unknown Americans. |
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| The Flatshare by Beth O'LearyThe problem: Newly single Tiffy is looking for an affordable living situation, while hard-working Leon has a place but needs to save some cash.
The solution: Leon works nights, and Tiffy works days. As roommates they'd never see each other, so why not share a one-bedroom (and its bed) and communicate solely through Post-It notes?
Why you might like it: Utterly charming and with delightful, realistic characters to root for, this romantic comedy delivers on all counts. |
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| The Travelers by Regina PorterWhat it's about: the experiences of two interconnected families (one black, one white) from the 1950s through the first year of Barack Obama's presidency.
Read it for: the multiple narrators, whose overlapping stories are told non-linearly, and who each stand out in their own way.
For fans of: The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray, There There by Tommy Orange, or sweeping sagas like Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing. |
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| Hippie by Paulo CoelhoWhat it's about: a Brazilian man and a Dutch woman's journey of self-discovery as they travel by bus from Amsterdam to Kathmandu.
Why you might like it: This semi-autobiographical novel by bestselling author Paulo Coelho bursts with experiences; the bus is filled with like-minded individuals fully participating in the hippie lifestyle.
Reviewers say: "a nostalgic immersion in the mind-blowing 1960s" (Kirkus Reviews).
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| America for Beginners by Leah FranquiIntroducing: Pival Sengupta, a widow from India who has booked a tour from New York to California; her inexperienced guide, Satya; and Rebecca, the unemployed actress hired to chaperone them.
What happens: Despite very disparate backgrounds, the three become something like friends.
Author alert: Though author Leah Franqui currently lives in India, she is not herself Indian; for an Indian author's perspective on newcomers to the U.S., try Amitava Kumar's Immigrant, Montana. |
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The Delight of Being Ordinary: A Road Trip With the Pope and the Dalai Lama
by Roland Merullo
Summary: Meeting during a highly publicized official visit at the Vatican, the Pope and the Dalai Lama embark on an unsanctioned, undercover vacation through the Italian countryside to rediscover the everyday joys of life.
Other Author Titles: By the award-winning author of Breakfast with Buddha.
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| One Plus One by Jojo MoyesThe problem: House cleaner Jess' daughter Tanzie is a math genius -- but there's no money to send her to a prestigious school. Winning a Scottish math competition could solve the problem -- but they have no way to get there from their home in southern England.
The solution: To avoid some personal and professional problems, Jess' wealthy client Ed Nicholls agrees to drive them (plus Jess' goth stepson and their enormous dog) to Scotland.
Why you might like it: The offbeat journey offers plenty of drama and amusement, as well as a bit of unexpected romance. |
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Apollo 11 Webcast
Monday, July 15, 3:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Join STARnet for a Live Webcast Event to celebrate NASA’s 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s Historic Moon Landing! What was the sequence of this incredible mission? Where on the Moon did they land? And how did they return safely to Earth? The library will host the showing of a guided recreation of Apollo 11’s journey to see how this mission was executed by crew members and mission control in Houston.
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Bookmarks: I, Eliza Hamilton
Friday, July 19, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
I, Eliza Hamilton by Susan Holloway Scott will be reviewed by Hilda DeMuth Lutze. In this beautifully written novel of historical fiction, bestselling author Susan Holloway Scott tells the story of Alexander Hamilton’s wife, Eliza—a fascinating, strong-willed heroine in her own right and a key figure in one of the most gripping periods in American history. This program will be offered at the Westchester Township Museum in Chesterton, Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 pm.
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Movie in Washington Park: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Friday, July 19, Dusk
North Pointe Pavilion, Washington Park, Michigan City, IN
The Michigan City Parks and Rec Department and the library collaborate for summer Movies in Washington Park. Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, “Sugar Rush.” In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube. Rated PG. The movie is shown in North Pointe Pavilion in Washington Park, and begins at dusk. Mark your calendar for August 16 for the showing of The House with a Clock in its Wall.
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Axis 360 eBooks
Find popular fiction, non-fiction, and picture e-books and e-audiobooks for children, teens, and adults! It's simple--just download the app on your device, search for "Michigan City Public Library", and log in with your library card number and PIN.
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NoveList Plus
Looking for more books by your favorite author, or want to find similar authors? On hold for the newest bestseller and need something to read while you wait? Not sure of the next book in the series you’re reading? Found a book you love and want more books like it? Then try NoveList Plus, the online readers’ resource that helps you uncover your next great read, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction. Log in with your library card number.
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Library Catalog
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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