Check out our interview with Pittsburgh poet Samuel Hazoa in a new episode of SoundWAVs, Monroeville Public Library's official podcast!
Hear philosopher and psychologist Dr. Kipling Forbes interview Dr. Samuel Hazo, who is the author of poetry, fiction, essays, various works of translation and four plays. In his poetry, Samuel Hazo has explored themes of mortality and love, passion and art, courage and grace in a style that is unmistakably his own. As the founder and Director/President of the International Poetry Forum, Hazo has brought more than 800 poets and performers to Pittsburgh over the past forty years. In 1993 Governor Robert Casey named Hazo Pennsylvania’s first State Poet, a position in which he served until 2003. To listen, visit the SoundWAVs MPL Podcast page.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Celebrating Jane Austen
December 16th marks the 235th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. It is remarkable that a woman who published 6 novels in the early 19th century is still remembered and appreciated all of these years later. Her simple idea of writing about 5 or 6 families in an English village has lead to several made for television movies, major motion pictures and numerous spin-offs involving her characters as well as Jane herself!
In recognition of Jane Austen's birthday, take some time to check out some of the titles by and about Jane that are available at the Monroeville Public Library.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Holiday Edition of MPL's Podcast
Check out our special holiday edition of Sound WAVs, Monroeville Public Library's official podcast. (Podcasts are free, online audio files that you can download and listen to on your computer, iPod, mp3 player, or even burn to CD.)
This month's podcast features our teen volunteers reading a Hanukkah poem by Nicholas Gordon, a dramatic reading of Clement Moore's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," and some information on the history and significance of Kwanzaa. There's also a "highly exclusive" interview with two of our best teen volunteers! Drop by our website to download the episode.
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Hanukkah
Last night at sundown marked the beginning of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. Here are a few titles from our collection regarding the celebration of Hanukkah. (Click on the title to reserve it.)
Books:
by Paul Steinberg
by Ron Wolfson
compiled by Wendy Wax
CDs:
by the Klezmatics
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Mystery vs. Thriller -- what's the difference?
In a true mystery novel, the murder or action has already taken place and the rest of the story is devoted to finding out who-done-it and why. Motivation is part of the puzzle; and most of the action takes place in the mind of the protagonist. Often, the villain remains unidentified until the very end, while characters are developed and the lead sleuth gains important psychological insights into all the suspects.
By contrast, a suspense novel is one in which the action or crime is yet to happen. The reader is led to the climax as tension rises continuously. Often the reader knows exactly who is going to perform the anticipated event -- without knowing exactly when, where, or how it will occur.
When in doubt as to how to classify a book -- Mystery or Suspense -- we take our cues from the author’s reputation or the publisher’s recommendation. For example, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson has elements of both mystery and suspense. By applying all the criteria, we have placed this entertaining novel in our Mystery Section. Check it out on your next visit!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
New York Times Bestsellers List October 24, 2010
Click on title or book cover to request title from Monroeville Public Library. Many are also available in audiobook and large print.
FICTION
1. Reversal by Michael Connelly
2. Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
3. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
4. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
5. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
6. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
7. Don't Blink by James Patterson
8. Painted Ladies by Robert B. Parker
9. Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans
10. The Help by Katherine Stockett
NON-FICTION
1. Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward
2. Earth (The Book) by Jon Stewart
3. Trickle Up Poverty by Michael Savage
4. The Roots of Obama's Rage by Dinesh D'Souza
5. Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max
6. At Home by Bill Bryson
7. Pinheads and Patriots by Bill O'Reilly
8. Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow
9. The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris
10. The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking
FICTION
1. Reversal by Michael Connelly
2. Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
3. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
4. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
5. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
6. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
7. Don't Blink by James Patterson
8. Painted Ladies by Robert B. Parker
9. Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans
10. The Help by Katherine Stockett
NON-FICTION
1. Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward
2. Earth (The Book) by Jon Stewart
3. Trickle Up Poverty by Michael Savage
4. The Roots of Obama's Rage by Dinesh D'Souza
5. Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max
6. At Home by Bill Bryson
7. Pinheads and Patriots by Bill O'Reilly
8. Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow
9. The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris
10. The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
New York Times Bestsellers List October 17, 2010
Click on title or book cover to request title from Monroeville Public Library. Many are also available in audiobook and large print.
FICTION
1. Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
2. Don't Blink by James Patterson
3. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
4. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
5. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
6. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
7. Naked Heat by Richard Castle
8. Legacy by Danielle Steel
9. Bad Blood by John Sandford
10. The Help by Katherine Stockett
NON-FICTION
1. Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward
2. Earth (The Book) by Jon Stewart
3. Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max
4. The Roots of Obama's Rage by Dinesh D'Souza
5. The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking
6. Pinheads and Patriots by Bill O'Reilly
7. Operation Dark Heart by Anthony Shaffer
8. Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
9. Even Silence Has An End by Ingrid Betancourt
10. Crimes Against Liberty by David Limbaugh
FICTION
1. Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
2. Don't Blink by James Patterson
3. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
4. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
5. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
6. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
7. Naked Heat by Richard Castle
8. Legacy by Danielle Steel
9. Bad Blood by John Sandford
10. The Help by Katherine Stockett
NON-FICTION
1. Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward
2. Earth (The Book) by Jon Stewart
3. Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max
4. The Roots of Obama's Rage by Dinesh D'Souza
5. The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking
6. Pinheads and Patriots by Bill O'Reilly
7. Operation Dark Heart by Anthony Shaffer
8. Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
9. Even Silence Has An End by Ingrid Betancourt
10. Crimes Against Liberty by David Limbaugh
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