Our world has turned upside down since last month and we know that every one of us is grappling, trying to adapt to all the changes.
Jayne and Paula discuss what it's like to still be working at the library without borrowers! Most libraries are currently closed but don't worry, the ladies highlight a list of options for accessing the library online. Then they jump into this month's selection. TRIGGER WARNING! My Dark Vanessa contains themes of abuse, particularly sexual abuse of a minor. Those who wish not to hear this part can still listen to the beginning but then please skip to the 35 minute mark.
Note: at one point Paula mentions Hachette "authors" walking out in protest of Woody Allen's book. She misspoke and should have said "employees."
Find out about all of the online services they discuss via our Facebook post, here:
https://www.facebook.com/CityofMarionLibraries/photos/a.1094125443938847/3972379079446788/?type=3
Books they discuss:
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
Excavation: A Memoir by Wendy Ortiz
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Half a Life by Jill Ciment
Dear Girls by Ali Wong
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Educated by Tara Westover
Apropos of Nothing by Woody Allen
Funny You Don't Look Autistic by Michael McCreary
The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning
Buried by Lynda La Plante
Mum & Dad by Joanna Trollope
More Myself by Alicia Keys
Glide, Taking the panic out of modern living by Lisa Forrest
Gathering Dark by Candice Fox
Sharks in the Time of Saviours by Kawai Strong Washburn
Links:
Wendy Ortiz's article
https://gay.medium.com/adventures-in-publishing-outside-the-gates-a06f089c372e
Variety article about Oprah's book club ditching My Dark Vanessa
https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/oprahs-book-club-my-dark-vanessa-american-dirt-controversy-1203525291/
This American Life podcast episode 689, Digging Up the Bones
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/689/digging-up-the-bones
Jayne and Paula announced the books for the next two months to give you lots to read! Both of these are accessible via the Libby app.
May: Maggie's Going Nowhere by Rose Hartley
June: Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
Stay safe out there everyone! There's never been a better time to stay home and READ.