Staff Picks: Again and Again by Jonathan Evison

 

Again and Again by Jonathan Evison

Eugene “Geno” Miles recalls past lives in vivid detail and claims to be 106 years old. The caregivers at his eldercare facility remain skeptical of both accounts, but Geno doesn't mind being left alone. 

With a little persuading, curmudgeonly Geno warms to his new nursing assistant, Angel, and reveals captivating tales of his life as a pickpocket in Medieval Spain, pursued by guards and rescued by a mysterious woman he longs to meet again in his next lifetime. Geno also describes his fascinating experiences as Oscar Wilde’s housecat, traveling with the Lewis and Clark expedition, and being an Incan princess and a beloved history professor. 

Staff Picks: The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez

 

The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez

In her latest novel, National Book Award winning author Sigrid Nunez hones in on one writer's experience living in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full of internal dialog, unanswered questions, and candid opinions, The Vulnerables is a difficult book to describe. It may best be read as reflections from your best friend on some of the unusual circumstances, inconveniences, and adjustments of recent years.   

Feeling socially isolated, Nunez’s unnamed narrator reluctantly agrees to care for a pet parrot whose pregnant owner is stranded on the West Coast, unable to fly home in the Spring of 2020, when her twenty-something bird sitter abandons his perch. But after the writer lends her own apartment to a doctor treating COVID patients, she finds herself stuck sharing her temporary living space with the original bird sitter who returns, having worn out his welcome at his parents' home. Though longing for human companionship, the housemates are so mismatched that they quietly adjust their schedules to limit interactions while they both vie for the limited attention of Eureka the parrot.

Staff Picks: Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch

 

Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch

A case of mistaken poodle identity leads to shenanigans in this sweet, low-stakes romance. Our heroine, Elizabeth, has a beloved but wildly misbehaved poodle named Galahad. When Galahad gets entangled with Lancelot, the Duke of Woriton’s poodle, the dogs are accidentally mixed up. When the wrong poodle is dognapped, Elizabeth and the duke must work together to solve the dognapping case and restore order to their lives. Or will this adventure be the first of many together?

Working as an Extra: Stories from the Set - January 24 at Sharon Forks Library

 

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to work in film or television? 

This month Bob Lusher, who has worked as an extra on more than 50 movies and 35 television shows, will share his personal experiences working on projects like The Founder, Sully, The Hunger Games, Captain America, The Walking Dead, Ozark, and Stranger Things. 

Working as an Extra: Stories from the Set will be held at Sharon Forks Library on Wednesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. 

If you're curious about what it's like to be in the movies, this is your opportunity to find out!  

Unreadable: Podcast Transcript - January 2024

Want to learn more about upcoming programming at your local library? Check out this month's episode of the Unreadable podcast. This month, Ross talks with Sarah Brubaker, Information Services Supervisor at the Cumming Library, about Pastime Pursuits, our upcoming programming series for adults. Pastime Pursuits will introduce patrons to new (and old) hobbies to explore in the new year.

Introduction

Ross Gericke: Hello and welcome to Unreadable, the official Forsyth County Public Library podcast for library news, upcoming programs, and recommendations. I’m your host Ross Gericke, Branch Manager at Hampton Park.

In this episode I talk with Sarah Brubaker, Information Services Supervisor at the Cumming Branch, about our Pastime Pursuits series of programs for adults happening at all of our branches throughout January.  Make sure to check out our program calendar at www.forsythpl.org for all of the details.

Now on with the show.

Learn Something New for the New Year

If you haven't decided on a New Year's resolution, look no further than your local library! At FCPL, we are kicking off 2024 with Pastime Pursuits, an adult program series all about crafts and hobbies.