As 2016 came to an end, the general theme that jumped out seemed to be how ready many people were to say farewell to it. That being said, I sincerely hope that last year was in some part joyous for everyone reading this article. Looking to the coming months, I can’t help but feel a certain amount of trepidation over what 2017 might bring; fingers will be crossed and an optimistic mindset is in place to take it all on though! As always, the Thunder Bay Public Library will be supplying the community with ample opportunities to read, participate, and learn new things this year. The January – April newsletter has been distributed across the city and can also be found online via the Library’s website. In it you will find a wide variety of programs, events, and activities for all ages and interest levels.
Building a reading list for the year, or at least the beginnings of a list, can definitely help to get things going. New books are added to our collection each month and you can know about what those lists include by sending a quick email to tbplmonthylist@tbpl.ca. Include your email address in the body of the email and then every month you will get an update email telling you about the great new titles available at TBPL.
Last year brought an incredible number of losses from the influential world of celebrity culture. This may inspire an interest in reading up on those whom you knew from film, music, or other areas. Close to any library’s heart would be the loss of Harper Lee, an author who has guided many readers since publishing To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960. This book has maintained a position of being one of the most influential and controversial of the 20th Century. Lee’s second book, Go Set a Watchman, wasn’t published until 2015. To read more about Harper Lee, check out the 2009 biography of her called Harper Lee: A Twentieth Century Life by Kerry Madden.
Muhammad Ali: The Tribute came out in 2016 as the definitive tribute that celebrates the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, an American original. From his unlikely transformation from Louisville Golden Gloves winner to Olympic gold medalist to three-time heavyweight champion, civil rights hero and at one point, the most famous person on earth, Muhammad Ali and his journey were always chronicled and celebrated by Sports Illustrated's writers and photographers. Now, all of those moments and memories are collected in Muhammad Ali: The Tribute, a deluxe fully-illustrated gift book that celebrates the life and legacy of this iconic athlete and champion.
The list of musicians that passed away in 2016 is slightly staggering so I will only touch on a couple here. The Age of Bowie: How David Bowie Made a World of Difference by Paul Morley explores how David Bowie worked, played, aged, structured his ideas, influenced others, invented the future, and entered history as someone who could and would never be forgotten.
Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah: A New Biography by Tim Footman chronicles the highs and lows that have punctuated the life of a musical genius; this in-depth biography reveals new insight into the legendary songs of Leonard Cohen. Covering each stage in his prolific career and cited as one of the most dramatic periods in the life of this iconic Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and painter.
The latest biographical work on Carrie Fisher (The Princess Diarist) provides a unique perspective on her life and work. Fisher writes using excerpts from the journals she kept during the 1976 Star Wars filming. Her mother, Debbie Reynolds, is the subject of Unsinkable: A Memoir (2013). The film legend and Hollywood icon shares the highs and lows of her life as an actress during Hollywood's Golden Age, stories from her lifelong friendship with Elizabeth Taylor, and intimate details of her marriages and family life.
Jesse Roberts
No comments:
Post a Comment