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Popular Culture November 2017
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Library Closed for Thanksgiving
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The library will be closed Thursday, November 23 for Thanksgiving.
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The Arena: Inside the Tailgating, Ticket-Scalping, Mascot-Racing, Dubiously...
by Rafi Kohan
Like Tom Jones' Working at the Ballpark, Rafi Kohan's The Arena is a vivid exploration of what it's like behind the scenes at a modern American sports stadium, from tailgating and ticket scalpers to halftime shows and local traditions. It also includes a look at the role that big-ticket sports plays in both U.S. culture and local economies. Kohan mixes humor, hands-on research, and sociological analysis to create an entertaining and edifying book that provides new perspectives on everything from turf management to turf wars to the financial shenanigans behind the building of new arenas.
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Crash Override: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life...
by Zoë Quinn
In 2014, video game designer Zoe Quinn was the target of an ex-boyfriend's revenge campaign that spiraled wildly from accusations of unethical behavior to hate mail, death threats, and other forms of online (and IRL) abuse. This harassment -- which targeted several other women in the video game industry -- came to be known as Gamergate, and while Quinn started hiding her location, she refused to stay silent. In her book, Quinn outlines her efforts to find justice, describes the legal system's weaknesses when it comes to online abuse, and talks about the victims' advocacy group she founded. She also provides practical steps for creating a safe internet culture.
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So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley
by Roger Steffens
Roger Steffens, one of the world’s leading Bob Marley experts, toured with the Wailers in the 1970s and was closely acquainted with Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh and the rest of the band members. Over several decades he has interviewed more than seventy-five friends, business managers, relatives and confidants. So Much Things to Say weaves this rich testimony into a definitive telling of the life of the reggae king―the full, inside account of how a boy from the slums of Kingston, Jamaica, became a cultural icon and inspiration to millions around the world.
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| Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat by Patricia WilliamsComedian Patricia Williams (better known as Ms. Pat) grew up in Atlanta in the 1980s, raised by an alcoholic mother who taught her to steal by the time she was eight. A mother of two herself by age 15, Williams eventually started dealing drugs to support them. But she wanted better for her children, and worked hard to turn her life around, turning to comedy when her criminal record made it difficult to find a job. Her memoir -- "both savagely honest and often genuinely funny" (Kirkus Reviews) -- pulls no punches. |
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| The Platinum Age of Television: From I Love Lucy to The Walking Dead... by David BianculliThis in-depth examination of the history of television staunchly proclaims that the best era for TV is... now! (Well, starting in 1999, though TV critic David Bianculli allows for some exceptions before then). Dividing programs into several genres (such as "workplace comedy" or "spies"), and highlighting five shows within each category, this well-researched and comprehensive analysis will have you reaching for the remote -- to try intriguing new shows -- in no time. |
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| True South: Henry Hampton and Eyes on the Prize, the Landmark Television Series... by Jon ElsePublished to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the making of the 1987 civil rights documentary Eyes on the Prize, this sweeping, thorough history reveals the impact that the landmark PBS series had on documentary film-making. More importantly, it sheds light on how Eyes on the Prize shaped how the U.S. understood the civil rights movement itself. Mixing memoir, biography, and history, True South is a compelling read for those interested in civil rights or documentary film-making. |
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| Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (And Everything in Between) by Lauren GrahamPublished last year to coincide with the return of Gilmore Girls (on Netflix), this collection of brief, diary-style essays about actress Lauren Gilmore's experiences on the set (of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood) also shares stories about her upbringing, early jobs, and future plans -- another novel? Producing a movie with Mae Whitman? More Gilmore Girls? It's all possible. For a special treat, pick up the audiobook version -- Graham narrates it herself. |
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| TV (The Book): Two Experts Pick the Greatest American Shows of All Time by Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller SeitzWith a complex rubric that incorporates six criteria (innovation, influence, consistency, performance, storytelling, and peak), television critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz rank the 100 best scripted American television shows of all time. Which is quite an undertaking -- one that may lead you to binge-watch the best. The essays that accompany their decisions are sure to provoke discussion, and are complemented by short lists of other bests as well as supplementary appendices. Don't know what to watch next? We're pretty sure TV (The Book) can help. |
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| The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History by Chris SmithA cultural behemoth, The Daily Show ran for 16 years under the leadership of the beloved Jon Stewart, and this uncensored history of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television show highlights its evolution. With quotes and stories shared by contributors like Stephen Colbert and Mo Rocca, guests like John McCain, and other, less well-known, individuals, no fan of the show should miss out on leafing through this entertaining, enjoyable narrative. |
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Bookmarks: The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules
Friday, November 17, 2:00pm
Library Meeting Room
Dennis Norman will review The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules: A Novel by internationally best-selling author Catharina Ingleman-Sundberg. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel meets The Italian Job this witty and insightful comedy of errors about a group of delinquent seniors whose desire for a better quality of life leads them to rob and ransom priceless artwork. The program will also be offered at the Westchester Township Historical Museum on Thursday, November 16 at 2:00 pm.
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Snapshots from the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Saturday, November 18, 2:00pm
Library Meeting Room
Executive Director of the Welcome Network will give a presentation on the Syrian Crisis, relief trips he has taken, and refugee resettlement here in Northwest Indiana. He will also answer questions. The Welcome Network, is a faith-based organization based in Northwest Indiana. The Welcome Network provides the community with opportunities to respond to the refugee crisis both locally and globally.
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The Hero Film Showing
Sunday, November 19, 2:00pm
Library Meeting Room
The final Fall Films on DVD Series showing of the season is The Hero starring Sam Elliott. Lee Hayden is a Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former co-star-turned-dealer, Jeremy, until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy, all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy. Rated R. The film is co-sponsored with Purdue University Northwest Odyssey Arts and Cultural Series.
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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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Biography in Context
Research notable people from the past and today using this multimedia site with articles, books, photos, and videos. Log in with your library card number.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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