|
|
| Queen Bey: A Celebration of the Power and Creativity of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter by Veronica Chambers (editor)What it is: a balanced collection of 19 essays that thoughtfully celebrates and critiques Beyoncé's cultural impact.
Contributors include: Luvvie Ajayi, Brittney Cooper, Michael Eric Dyson, Kid Fury, and Lena Waithe.
Don't miss: Melissa Harris-Perry and Mankaprr Conteh debate the merits of "Beyoncé feminism" in "Grown Women: A Conversation About Coming of Age with an Icon." |
|
| Magic is Dead by Ian FrischBehind the curtain...journalist Ian Frisch follows members of the52, a secret club of young magicians hoping to redefine the craft.
...and down the rabbit hole: Frisch hobnobs with Penn Jillette and U.K. magician Dynamo, goes behind the scenes of a Netflix magic show, and performs with the52 in Las Vegas.
Read it for: the author's infectious enthusiasm for his newfound hobby. |
|
| K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches by Tyler KepnerWhat it is: a lively history exploring the origins and evolution of baseball's ten major pitch types.
Why pitches? New York Times national baseball writer Tyler Kepner argues that "pitches are the DNA of baseball [and that] the pitcher controls everything."
Featuring: more than 300 interviews with coaches and players (including 22 Hall of Famers); a gripping discussion of science's role in pitching. |
|
| I.M. by Isaac MizrahiWhat it is: the debut memoir from iconic fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.
Topics include: Mizrahi's upbringing in a conservative Syrian Jewish community in Brooklyn (where he "stuck out like a chubby gay thumb"); collaborations with Calvin Klein and Liza Minnelli; his successful lines at Bergdorf Goodman and Target; his relationship with his husband.
Why you might like it: Readers will be charmed by Mizrahi's witty and unapologetic prose, which is dishy without being mean-spirited. |
|
Science Fiction and Fantasy |
|
|
There and Back Again: J R R Tolkien and the Origins of the Hobbit
by Mark Atherton
A University of Oxford literature lecturer explores the chief influences on Tolkien's work, including his youth in the West Midlands, his World War I experiences and his interest in Scandinavian mythology, to explore the sources of his creative achievements.
|
|
| The Fifty-Year Mission: The First 25 Years: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized... by Edward Gross and Mark A. AltmanWhat it is: published in 2016 to commemorate Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this breathtaking oral history of the franchise's beginnings is a must-read for Trekkers.
What it covers: the original television series and its six film spin-offs.
Series alert: Don't miss the conclusion to the Fifty-Year Mission series, The Next 25 Years: From the Next Generation to J.J. Abrams. |
|
|
Sci-Fi Chronicles: A Visual History of the Galaxy's Greatest Science Fiction
by Guy Haley
From Barbarella to Blade Runner, from Solaris to Star Wars, and from 1984 to 2001, Sci-Fi Chronicles seeks out 200 of the greatest galactic creations. Presented in an arresting blend of incisive text, infographic timelines, and stunning photographs, each chronologically arranged entry features an entertaining overview written by a science fiction expert.
|
|
|
The World According to Star Wars
by Cass R Sunstein
A celebration of George Lucas' iconic series as it relates to history, politics, law, economics, parenthood and culture, written by a Harvard legal scholar and former White House advisor, explores the films' wildly unanticipated success and the universal lessons they impart about freedom of choice.
|
|
|
Needle Arts League
Thursdays, 5:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The Needle Arts League of Michigan City promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages are welcome. An exchange of skills and materials is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3049.
|
|
|
Duneland Stamp Club
Thursday, May 9, 4:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are welcome.
|
|
|
Monday Musicale: Music…a Magic Key
Saturday, May 11, 3:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Music…a Magic Key is the theme for Monday Musicale’s annual concert to celebrate National Music Week. Join them for this lively concert and help recognize the wonderful talent in our community!
|
|
|
Great Decisions
Monday, May 13, 6:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The foreign policy discussion program Great Decisions concludes its 21st season in May. The discussion this session is A Tested Relationship: The U. S. and Mexico. NOTE: The final session of Great Decisions will be Tuesday, May 28 due to the Memorial Day holiday. For more information, call 873-3049.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
|
|
Contact your librarian for more great books!
|
|
|
Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
|
|
|