With a fresh lineup of captivating reads and visual delights, the Free Library is ready to entice readers of all ages this April. From heartwarming tales for young children to gripping narratives for adults, these new arrivals promise to entertain and inspire.
Young Children (up to 2nd Grade)
Zamzam for Everyone: Sharing Water at Hajj
by Razeena Omar Gutta
Follow Mariam to Makkah, where she joins millions for Hajj. Amidst this spiritual gathering, Mariam ponders her own contributions in this significant event.
Older Children (3rd Grade to 6th Grade)
Poems for Every Season: A Year of Haikus, Sonnets, and More
by Bette Westera
Step into the seasons with Bette Westera’s poetic creations. This collection, paired with Henriette Boerendans’ woodcut art, showcases poems from haikus to limericks, celebrating nature’s cycle throughout the year. Translated by David Colmer, this book also offers insights into crafting your own poetic pieces.
Teen Fiction
Where No Shadow Stays
by Sara Hashem
Seventeen-year-old Mina embarks on a journey to uncover her Egyptian roots and the mystery of her mother’s death. This quest leads her to the Haikal mansion in El Agamy, but upon her return, a dark presence threatens her loved ones, forcing Mina to team up with Jesse Talbot, a boy with secrets of his own, to save them.
Adult Fiction
Your Behavior Will Be Monitored
by Justin Feinstein
In this satirical dive into AI and corporate ethics, Noah, a struggling copywriter, is thrust into the high-stakes world of UniView. Tasked with training an AI named Quinn, Noah faces challenges as the bot begins to evolve. This humorous narrative explores the implications of AI in a rapidly advancing tech world.
Adult Nonfiction
A Room in Bombay: A Memoir
by Manil Suri
In this poignant memoir, Manil Suri recounts his life from a bustling Bombay apartment to his journey to the U.S. The narrative unfolds his personal challenges, including his coming out, and his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, offering a touching exploration of family and identity.
DVDs and Blu-rays
Killers of the Flower Moon, Criterion Collection
(DVD and
Blu-ray)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, and more
Martin Scorsese brings to life the haunting realities of 1920s Oklahoma in this film adaptation of David Grann’s bestseller. The story reveals a sinister conspiracy against the wealthy Osage people, with Lily Gladstone delivering a compelling performance as the protagonist’s wife, who gradually uncovers the plot threatening her community.
Explore these exciting new additions and discover more treasures in the Free Library catalog or at your nearest neighborhood library.
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