won’t you be my neighbor – To the Stacks and Beyond

Black Panther and Afrofuturism
Multnomah County Library | Central Library
Saturday, September 8th @ 12:00 – 4:00pm
Afrofuturism is a theory that challenges traditional representations of the future world, setting it in conjunction with African and black culture. It is a movement in literature, music, art, etc., featuring futuristic or science fiction themes which incorporate elements of black history and culture. Join us as we enjoy the feature film Black Panther and discuss how the movie relates to afrofuturism.

Books and Brew
Garden Home Community Library
Thursday, September 13th @ 7pm
Read any novel from the following list, then meet up with us in the Annex for an evening of coffee, beer, and bibliophiles.

The Art of Storytelling with Donald Altman
Oregon City Public Library
Tuesday, September 18th @ 6pm
Come join award-winning writer Donald Altman, author of more than 15 published books, to hear about the art of writing and publishing in the fields of self-help, spiritual, and personal growth. A former Buddhist monk and psychotherapist, Donald’s books integrate brain science, stories, and how-to elements.

EVENT PICK OF THE WEEK

OMSI New monthly planetarium concert series called Kendall Concerts: Music Under the Dome. Every month, musicians from all genres will perform in the planetarium with lasers, stars, and galaxies flashing across the domed screen (it’s super cool).

Concert Schedule

The Bylines | October 14, 7 p.m.
A jazz-inspired, story-driven pop duo, who most recently worked with the Oregon Symphony and Carnegie Hall to create the “Lullaby Project”.

The Bookmobile Babe
A non-profit organization that provides literary resources to underserved populations in Portland.

We’re doing a book exchange where we ask for kids books for ages 1-18 and then people can take a book home from us as well.

NEW RELEASES

BOOK RELEASES

The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle (Romance/Magical Realism)
Dark Age by Pierce Brown, Red Rising #5 (Sci-Fi/Fantasy)
I Know You Know by Gilly MacMillan (Thriller/Mystery)

FILM RELEASES

THIS FRIDAY
The Nun (Horror)
Peppermint (Drama, Thriller)

NEXT FRIDAY
Predator (Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller)
A Simple Favor (Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller)

DVD RELEASES

THIS TUESDAY
Ocean’s 8 (Comedy, Crime, Action)
Hearts Beat Loud (Drama, Music)

NEXT TUESDAY
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi)

CURRENTLY READING

The 1990s Teen Horror Cycle: Final Girls and a New Hollywood Formula by Alexandra West (Nonfiction/Entertainment)
Final Girls by Riley Sager
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

CURRENTLY WATCHING/REWATCHING
TV: Everything Sucks!, iZombie, Orange is the New Black, Castle Rock, Disenchantment, Regular Show
Films: The Parent Trap, Cloverfield Paradox, Won’t You Be My Neighbor

That’s the show notes for To the Stacks and Beyond. Thanks for listening and reading. Stay tuned for what I’m doing next as this may be the last episode of To the Stacks and Beyond for now or forever but I have something else in the works…

Episode 20 Show Notes

To the Stacks and Beyond | Episode 20 and Show Notes

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NEWS ITEMS
BOOKS

A few of Gillian Flynn’s favorite things

Keanu Reeves is publishing ‘esoteric’ books under his own new imprint

The hosts of true crime comedy podcast My Favorite Murder have a book coming out in 2019

FILMS

Disney reportedly won’t rehire James Gunn despite Guardians of the Galaxy cast support

Jurassic Park returning to theaters for 25th anniversary in September

YouTube pulls ad for The Nun because of ‘shocking content’

Matt Groening has a new show and it’s awesome

House of Cards final season sets premiere date

What might fans expect from Castle Rock season 2?

TRUE CRIME

Why is Ted Bundy suddenly everywhere?

GIVEAWAY

Congratulations to Aaron in Oregon City for winning a copy of Dead Weight. A graphic novel by Terry Blas, Molly Muldoon, and Matthew Seely. Stay tuned for details on the next giveaway. Qualify by subscribing on the homepage.

NATIONAL LIBRARY NEWS

Getting inked at the library

It’s not just for books anymore: 11 tech perks available at your public library

Toronto Library gets public to craft new book, one tweet at a time

LOCAL LIBRARY EVENTS

Cosplay Meet-Up
Sunday, August 26th @ 3:00-6:00pm
Hillsboro Brookdale Library
Want to craft costumes and armor for cosplaying? Come join us! Whether you’re a sewer or prop-maker, fantasy adventurer, or space pirate, all ages, skill levels, and skill sets are welcome. We have basic supplies and equipment. Feel free to drop in anytime and bring your own projects.

Art Lab: Painted Leaf Prints
Wednesday, September 5th @ 2:30-4:00pm
Oregon City Public Library Community Room
Kids and grown-ups, come explore the art world and try your hand at exciting new projects! Each week, we provide you with inspiration in the form of a famous artist or art technique. Then, you use our art supplies to create a masterpiece of your very own . Check our website for Art Lab themes.

Science of Magic
Thursday, September 6th @ 4:00-5:00pm
Troutdale Library
Magic? No, it’s science! You’ll learn the secrets behind famous magic that you can recreate for yourself! Mother Nature has some tricks of her own, and Mad Science will show you what’s up her sleeve! For kids in grades K-6.

EVENT PICK OF THE WEEK

OMSI New monthly planetarium concert series called Kendall Concerts: Music Under the Dome. Every month, musicians from all genres will perform in the planetarium with lasers, stars, and galaxies flashing across the domed screen (it’s super cool).

Concert Schedule

The Brothers Billygoat | September 2, 8 p.m.
This duo featuring harp, keyboard and percussion will play beneath beautiful and intricate self-made stop-motion films, projected on the Kendall Planetarium’s 52-foot dome.

The Bylines | October 14, 7 p.m.
A jazz-inspired, story-driven pop duo, who most recently worked with the Oregon Symphony and Carnegie Hall to create the “Lullaby Project”.

The Bookmobile Babe
A non-profit organization that provides literary resources to underserved populations in Portland.

We’re doing a book exchange where we ask for kids books for ages 1-18 and then people can take a book home from us as well.

NEW RELEASES

BOOK RELEASES
The Stars Now Unclaimed (Sci-Fi) Start of a series
Tear Me Apart by J.T. Ellison (Thriller)
Hidden Pieces by Paula Stokes (YA Contemporary)

FILM RELEASES

Out August 24
The Happytime Murders (Action, Comedy)
Missing (Drama, Mystery, Thriller)

Out August 31st
Kin (Action/Sci-Fi)
The Little Stranger (Drama, Horror, Mystery)

DVD RELEASES
Tag (Comedy)
Upgrade (Action, Horror, Sci-Fi)
RBG (Documentary)
Won’t You Be My Neighbor (Biography, Documentary)
Ghost Stories (Drama, Horror)

CURRENTLY READING
Finders Keepers by Stephen King (Thriller)
Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan (Nonfiction)
Mindhunters by John Douglas (Nonfiction/True Crime)
The 1990s Teen Horror Cycle: Final Girls and a New Hollywood Formula by Alexandra West (Nonfiction/Entertainment)

CURRENTLY WATCHING/REWATCHING
TV: The Bachelorette, Sharp Objects, Everything Sucks!, iZombie, Orange is the New Black, Castle Rock, Disenchantment
Films: The Dark Knight, Jurassic Park, Thoroughbreds, Hitch, True Romance

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Episode 12 Show Notes

To the Stacks and Beyond | Episode 12 and Show Notes

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NEWS ITEMS
BOOKS

8 Life Lessons from David Sedaris

Why Sex and the City doesn’t get enough credit as a groundbreaking show

Writing a romance novel with an autistic heroine helped Helen Hoang understand herself

FILMS

The Hate You Give adaptation has a date

Charlize Theron and Oscar Issac confirmed for animated Addams Family

Peter Jackson introduces a new sci-fi world in Mortal Engines trailer

Roseanne Barr future of ABC comedy

New Sharp Objects trailer

Orange is the New Black sets Season 6 premiere date

Golden State Killer UPDATE

GIVEAWAY
This week I will be giving away a copy of Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman, author of Bird Box. Listen in for the clue word, subscribe on our homepage AND email this word to tothestacksandbeyond.com to be entered. You have until midnight on Friday June 8th. Good luck! U.S Residents only!!

LIBRARY NEWS NATIONAL

Gadsden Public Library to offer guitars, lessons for summer

Adults to take over library on June 8

Hough community unveils a Little Free Library donated by Marvel

LOCAL LIBRARY EVENTS

Pickled Peppers Kitchen Band
Lake Oswego Public Library
June 9, 2018 @ 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy Americana, folk, country and bluegrass, as they used to be played in the old time kitchens.

Scenes from Shakespeare Tragedy
Collins Gallery
Central Library 3rd Floor
June 10, 2018 @ 2:30 p.m – 3:30 p.m.
Shakespeare was known for moving his audiences. OPS Fest has put together three of the best scenes from his tragedies, so get ready to feel the pathos.

Summer in a Jar: Cannin’ & Jammin’
Juanita Pohl Center in Tualatin, OR
June 12, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m.
Save summer in a jar in our Cannin’ & Jammin’ class. OSU extension shows us how to create jams & jellies in this hands-on class.

NEW RELEASES

BOOK RELEASES
Calypso by David Sedaris (Memoir/Humor)
Us Against You (Beartown #2) by Fredrik Backman (Contemporary)
Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent (Thriller)

FILM RELEASES
Hotel Artemis (Crime/Action)
Ocean’s 8 (Comedy)
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (Biography)

DVD RELEASES
I Can Only Imagine (Drama)
Tomb Raider (Adventure)
Love, Simon (Independent)
Loveless (Drama)

CURRENTLY READING

The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris (Self-Improvement)
Lumberjanes Vol. 1 (Children’s Graphic Novel)
The Woods Vol. 1 (Young Adult Graphic Novel)
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen (Thriller/Suspense)

CURRENTLY WATCHING/REWATCHING
TV: The Handmaid’s Tale, Casey Anthony Special
Films: Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Fahrenheit 451, Adrift

That’s the show notes for To the Stacks and Beyond. Thanks for listening and reading. Head to tothestacksandbeyond.com home page to subscribe to be entered into giveaways. U.S Residents Only.