Staff Recommendations



Fiction Books

Booth, by Karen Joy Fowler It is those that surround John Wilkes Booth, and not the assassin himself, that take center stage. A vivid portrait of a family facing a changing country and ever-evolving internal relationships.

Beautiful World, Where Are You, by Sally Rooney Sally Rooney's always insightful explora- tion of our relationships between friends and lovers and the emotional, political and social obstacles that plague us.

The Swimmers, by Julie Otsuka
A slim brilliant novel about the value and beauty of mundane routines that shape our days and identities; or, maybe it's a novel about the cracks that, inevitably, will one day appear to undermine our own bodies and minds; and-who knows?-it could also be read as a grand parable about the crack in the world wrought by this pandemic.


Non-Fiction Books

Summer: A Cookbook by Marnie Hanel
No more soggy sandwiches, overdone grilled meats, or boring salads. Summer: A Cookbook will inspire delicious meals all summer long for escapes to the beach, lake, or even the pool in the backyard.

James Patterson by James Patterson How did a boy from small-town New York become the world's most successful writer? How does he do it? James Patterson by James Patterson is the most anticipated memoir of 2022.

In Pursuit of Jefferson by Derek Baxter is the surprising story of one man's travels through Europe, led by Thomas Jefferson, and the lessons he learns about history-- and himself--along the way.

Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching: A Book About the Way and the Power of the Way by Ursula K. Le Guin Le Guin's interpretation of the classic is new to the RML collection, and has been described by the writer Maria Popva as "that rare miracle when a translation stops being a translation and becomes... a second original."



Movies

Zeros and Ones directed by Abel Ferrara (Bad Lieutenant) and starring Ethan Hawke is a gritty political-thriller shot in Rome. Hawke stars in two roles, a soldier and his imprisoned rebel brother.

Spider-Man: No Way Home The friendly neighborhood web-slinger turns to Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter Parker to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Center Stage is a lush, unconventional biopic filled with Cheung's moving and emotive onscreen presence. Chicago Tribune called it "a dazzling achievement."

Dalgliesh If you like British detective mysteries like Vera and Wallander, you'll love Dalgliesh just released in 2021. Access has never been easier - the series is available for check-out on Hoopla or in DVD format at the library. It's based on best-selling Adam Dalgliesh mysteries by P.D. James.



Music

Brightside by The Lumineers The group emphasizes a simplicity of style and founding member Jeremiah Fraites states, "There is so much digital-ness all around us. People are almost taken aback when you do the opposite of that. It's inspiring.

Symphonic Suites by Andrew Lloyd Webber Enjoy this album featuring three newly- orchestrated suites from his award. winning musicals Evita, Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard.

Musical Rewind: Nevermind by Nirvana The original album has been remastered, featuring 12 original songs including "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come As You Are." Disc two has 16 live concert songs recorded during 1991-1992.

Musical Rewind: Let It Be by The Beatles Includes 12 hits along with little known outtake highlights for 14 titles on disc two.