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Iris Murdoch was born on July 15, 1919. Murdoch was an English novelist and philosopher; in both fields, her work centered on the importance of the inner life, and the ability of people to shape their own moral behavior.
At Check These Out!, each month you will find a few recently published or upcoming titles that are worth “checking out” from the library.
At Check These Out!, each month you will find a few recently published or upcoming titles that are worth “checking out” from the library.
As 2018 comes to an end, LAPL Reads presents the best books of the year selected by our staff. Since 2011 we have shared our recommendations. You will find a little bit of everything including books by writers whose works you might not be aware of, but definitely deserve attention.
The TV serialization of two novels, Sharp Objects and Big Little Lies, has brought attention to a new crop of novels. They are edgy, psychological, thriller, suspense stories with distinct characteristics.
Many people have felt like screaming at lawyers—their own, or someone else’s. A major problem for non-lawyers is communication.
The documentary films of Frederick Wiseman are compelling, thought-provoking, and chilling in their candor. Wiseman led the way in making us look at subject matter we did not necessarily want to look at, even think about.
Librarians who work at public libraries can find almost anything, even someone’s lost dog. No, they will not look for your lost pooch, but they will provide information about public and private agencies that will. Patrons ask questions and librarians provide information.
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month, but first, a brief history:
During Banned Books Week we celebrate freedom of speech and freedom to read. Over the years books, paintings, and movies have been banned, and their creators have been imprisoned, tortured, or exiled in attempting to silence or obliterate them.