Disturbing. Thought-provoking. Acclaimed dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale has been made into multiple adaptations. Here are 10 things you perhaps didn't know about the most recent TV series. Want to check out season one?
Silly question. 'Course you are. You wouldn't be staring at this particular thing on your screen if you weren't. You'd be watching this . But since you're here, look at these photos and click how they make you feel. You'll find out how truly obsessed you really are.
whatever you do, don't read these books . The article says specifically that you're supposed to read them before you you're 12. We're not quite sure what happens if you try them after 12. Maybe you can let us know?
Some of them are so adorably cute (four little baby raccoons in New Jersey). Some of them are utterly terrifying (we're looking at you, Georgetown library snake knot). None of them at the Jones. Yet.
You're an amateur cryptozoologist, setting out on an adventure to evaluate evidence of monsters around the world. On your plane ride to your first destination, we recommend you bone up on your monster lore here . Good luck.
Friends, as we sit down together to break bread and remember the good in our lives, we want to make sure you know how very much we appreciate you. The Friends of the Jones Library System literally could not survive without community support. You complete us. This Thanksgiving, please know that the Friends are thankful for all of you. Our Friends.
Stephen King has been selling rights to his short stories that aren't under contract to students. And some high schoolers in Wales just bought one for $1. But it's not only those kids who can buy Stephen King short story rights. You can, too .
Here are some Soviet children's books that broke the rules of propaganda . "The more you dig into Soviet children's literature the more you find outliers doing really interesting things..."
Although it didn't win this year's Man Booker prize , for the first time ever, a graphic novel was short-listed for it. If you're not familiar with the genre, here are some recommendations to get you started.
Take this little time-waster to find out "what kind of 'smart' you are" based on the way you'd build your perfect reading nook. The Friends learned we "visualize the world in a way that no one else can, and that's what makes you special and unique." Proving once again that Mom was right: we are special.
It's a great read (and it's available here! ) but it sure is a mouthful to say. And that's just when you're saying it in English . Pick up a copy in Naples and you'll be reading Il Club del Libro e Della Torta di Bucce di Patata di Guernsey. Bop over to Krakow and you've got Stowarzyszenie Miłośników Literatury i Placka z Kartoflanych Obierek. The French opted to lop of half the title with their Le Cercle Littéraire de Guernesey . And our friends the Islanders? Well, we have no way to even write that one. See it for yourself.
" The following bits of poetry contain perspectives which may have eluded readers in the United States, where African culture remains chronically unknown and undervalued. Spare a moment for these poets..." You must be from my country I see it by the tick of your soul around the eyelashes and besides you dance when you are sad you must be from my country.
Adored the book? Loved the movie? Here are a few more tidbits about the film that you might not have known. And if you want to watch it all over again, the movie's in the CWMARS system. You're welcome.
This year the Jones Library is serving as a collection point for the Amherst Regional Public Schools winter clothing drive. There's a box in the Kids' Room to collection donations and a school volunteer will be coming weekly to pick up donations. The Jones will serve as a collection location from Nov. 7th through Nov. 28th. The three town elementary schools will be the distribution places for donated items. We need winter coats, jackets, and other outdoor winter clothing for both ARPS students and community families. ALL SIZES ARE NEEDED (infant to XL) coats * jackets * snow pants * snow boots hats * mittens * gloves scarves * snowsuits Donations should be clean and in good condition.
The Friends annual book sale is coming right up. Friends Only "Browse & Buy" Friday, Nov. 16 6:30pm-8:00pm. Not a Friend? Not a problem! Then, open to the general public Saturday, Nov. 17, 9:00am-3:00pm. See you at the Jones!
It's a time-waster, sure, but it's a fun one. And? It's quick. Try the Merriam-Webster Difficult Spelling Words quiz . It's got 14 of the most difficult common English words and one difficult word that's ... less common. Good luck.
A newly translated 17th century cookbook from Japan features delicacies from Portugal. Want to make some konpeitō candy (pictured below)? Read more here...
"From lesbian lovers in Dickensian England to the British female doctor who lived as a man...journalist and broadcaster Jenni Murray celebrates history's lesser-known women. "
NPR delved into the ever-expanding wizarding world with this look at the New York Historical Society's exhibit on Harry Potter at 20 . Arthur Levine is the editor responsible for bringing Harry Potter to American shores. He says, "Even though I was not an orphan and I'm not English...what I could relate to so strongly was this idea that maybe there's something inside of you that nobody else can see." Harry Potter's appeal in a nutshell.
An Amherst public school librarian and a parent volunteer are trying to launch a summer bookmobile! Can you help them store their books until they can get them to students this summer? (Click on image to enlarge.)