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Discover 'Nor'Easter' Nick: A Memoir of Weather and Life Discover 'Rain Date' by Nick Pittman, a heartfelt memoir blending personal anecdotes and weather forecasts into an engaging read.

Popular local weatherman "Nor'Easter" Nick has a memoir out! Check out Sean's review below!

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Exploring Hyperpolitics: Capitalism's Impact on Democracy Explore Anton Jäger's Hyperpolitics, diving into the interplay of capitalism, democracy, and the fleeting nature of modern political involvement.

Wondering how we got to our current political moment? Anton Jäger has the answers. Have you read his book yet? What did you think?

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George Saunders' Vigil: A Thought-Provoking Novel Review Explore George Saunders' latest novel, Vigil, a thought-provoking tale of life, death, and self-discovery. Dive into its engaging narrative today.

The author of "Lincoln in the Bardo", George Saunders is back with another novel, "Vigil". Have you read it yet? What did you think?

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Best New Books: Week of 3/3/26 Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, M.L. Stedman, Rebecca Solnit, Christina Applegate, Thomas Perry, Benjamin Hale, Uketsu, and more.

What would life be without #books? Here's some new ones to help satisfy the need, including the latest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweney, M.L. Stedman, @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social, Christina Applegate, @eoghanwalls.bsky.social, and more! #BookSky

Staff Picks: Must-See Albums, Books, and Series Discover this week's staff picks featuring Bruno Mars' catchy new album, Alice Feeney's intriguing audiobook, and more!

Get ready for the weekend with our weekly Staff Picks! Featuring an @alicefeeney.com book, a Bruno Mars album, another entry in the Scream franchise, more MonsterVerse, and an innovative new movie format by Video Store•Age. #movies #books #music #TV

New Movies at the Library A look at the new movies you can watch free with your library card in March. Includes Hament, Zootopia 2, The Housemaid, Anaconda, The Running Man, and more

A ton of new #movies will be available to borrow from the library this March, including hits like Hamnet, Zootopia 2, The Housemaid, and more! Check them out here along with several titles you can now stream at home with Kanopy and Hoopla using your library card!

The Best New Books of the Week! Includes new books by Anna Quindlen, Lauren Groff, Tayari Jones, B.K. Borison, Rebecca Kauffman, and more.

We may not be open today, but that doesn't stop new #books from coming out. We've rounded up the best of the week for you below, by authors like @legroff.bsky.social, @tayari.bsky.social,Anna Quindlen, B.K. Borison, Rebecca Kauffman, @thesuiway.bsky.social, and more!

Explore This Year's Academy Award Nominated Live-Action Shorts Discover this year's standout Oscar-nominated short films including heartfelt tales, humor, and powerful themes. Don't miss the Live-Action Shorts!

And lastly, here's our look at this year's Oscar-nominated Live-Action Shorts! #movie #MovieSky

Exploring Academy Award-Nominated Short Documentaries A somber Oscar‑shorts lineup ranges from a cosmic, meditative donkey odyssey to clinic‑side tension, a fragmented tribute to a fallen journalist, a devastating look at children lost to gun violence…

Today, we have our look at this year's Oscar-nominated documentary short #films. #movies #MovieSky

Top Animated Short Films Nominated for Academy Awards 2023 Explore the delightful and impactful world of this year's Oscar-nominated animated shorts, blending whimsy with thought-provoking themes.

The Oscar-nominated #ShortFilms will be in theaters beginning this weekend! We have reviews of all 15, starting with the #animated shorts package. #movies #MovieSky

Movie Review: Blades of the Guardians Yuen Woo-Ping delivers a visually stunning, propulsive wuxia adventure as bounty hunter Dao Ma escorts a revolutionary fugitive across China’s deserts. The plot is thin but the action is breathtaki…

@wellgousa.bsky.social has a hit on their hands in this highly entertaining action epic.

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Best New Books: Week of 2/17/26 Kate Quinn, J.R. Ward, Grant Ginder, Jon Meacham, Namwali Serpell, Claire Oshetsky, B.A. Paris, Terah Shelton Harris, Lillian Li, Mark Haddon, Taylor Adams, and more.

Books, books, and more #books! We've rounded up 21 of the week's best for you to enjoy, featuring Kate Quinn, J.R. Ward, @grantginder.bsky.social, @namwalien.bsky.social, Jon Meacham, @poingu.bsky.social, B.A. Paris, Terah Shelton Harris, Lillian Li, @ferguscraig.bsky.social, and more! #BookSky

Movie Review: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die A wild, idea‑stuffed sci‑fi comedy that’s inventive, chaotic, and often very funny. Strong casting and sharp satire keep it lively, even when the story overreaches or the A.I. villain gets cheesy. …

Director Gore Verbinski returned to the big screen this past weekend with the outrageous sci-fi action comedy "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die". Check out Sean's review below. #movies #MovieSky

Best New Books: Week of 2/10/26 Ali Hazelwood, Allegra Goodman, Matt Dinniman, Sadeqa Johnson, Kerri Maniscalco, and more.

Tuesday = New #Books! We've gathered together 14 of the week's best new releases for you, featuring the latest by Ali Hazelwood, Allegra Goodman, Matt Dinniman, @sadeqasays.bsky.social, Kerri Maniscalco, @ejdickson.bsky.social, @jennvdk.bsky.social, @lauramauldin.bsky.social, & more! #BookSky

Exploring Villains in Fiction: From AI to Capitalism Threats Explore how villains in pop culture reflect societal fears through time in Matt Dinniman's gripping sci-fi tale, 'Operation Bounce House.'

"Dungeon Crawler Carl" author Matt Dinniman's new stand-alone novel "Operation Bounce House" drops tomorrow! Check out Sean's review below!

HINT: He liked it.

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Best New Books: Week of 2/3/26 Toni Morrison, Mary Kubica, Jo Nesbø, Brandon Sanderson, Patmeena Sabit, Libby Page, and more.

Who doesn't love new #books?! We've rounded up 15 of the week's best for your reading enjoyment, including the latest by Toni Morrison, Mary Kubica, Jo Nesbø, @brandonsanderson.com, @alechiadow.bsky.social, and more! #BookSky

Book Review: American Reich: A Murder in Orange County, Neo-Nazis, and a New Age of Hate by Eric Lichtblau A chilling account of Blaze Bernstein’s 2018 murder and the extremist world that shaped his killer. American Reich intertwines their diverging lives with the rise of domestic terrorism, revealing h…

Riveting and disturbing. #books

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February 2026 Events at Avalon Library & History Center Explore February 2026 events at the Avalon Free Public Library, Avalon History Center, plus must-see book and video releases!

We have some great events planned for you this February!

Discover Our Favorite Picks: Films, Books, and More! Discover our top staff picks this week, featuring films and books from Mel Brooks to new romantic comedies, all worth your attention!

Whether you want something to read or watch this weekend, our Weekly Wow List has you covered!

#books #movies #TV #StaffPicks

Explore the Exciting Square February Crossword Puzzle Engage with our February crossword puzzle crafted by Sean Farrell. Challenge your mind with this fun and interactive word game!

Need to exercise your brain while you pass some time? Our February #crossword #puzzle is here to help!

Best New Books: Week of 1/27/26 George Saunders, Don Winslow, Freida McFadden, Marc Shaiman, Thirty Umrigar, Robert Dugoni, and more.

Lots of great new #books coming out today, and we've rounded them all up here, including the latest by George Saunders, @donwinslow.bsky.social, Freida McFadden, @authornalinisingh.bsky.social, @historianheather.bsky.social, @finnlongman.com, & more! #BookSky

The Weekly Wow List: 1/23/26 Happy Friday everyone! It looks like snow is in the forecast for this weekend, though there is a chance that a prolonged period of rain will make the end result somewhat negligible here in Avalon. …

We've got a fresh batch of staff picks from the crew at the library! Featuring #books, #TV, and #music for your weekend enjoyment!

Oscar Nominees 2026: Where to Watch A guide to where you can watch all of the 2026 Academy Award nominees.

Wondering where you can see this year's Oscar nominees (including the shorts)? We're here to help with our annual guide! We'll be updating this regularly so make sure to check back often!

#movies #MovieSky #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Movie Review: The Rip A Miami‑Dade narcotics squad investigates a tip that leads to $20 million hidden in a Hialeah home. As warnings mount and loyalties fray, the officers suspect a link to their captain’s murder. Gree…

@netflix.com "blockbusters" aren't usually all that great. Their latest proves to be an exception however.

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✅ STORM ON: Winter snowstorm likely for NJ Sunday into Monday YouTube video by Cup A Joe Weather and Drone

Looks like this weekend's storm is on. Better get to the library to stock up on #books, #movies, and games to keep yourselves entertained!

Best New Books: Week of 1/20/26 Simone St. James, Jennette McCurdy, Sophie Hannah, Alice Feeney, Jim Butcher, Dean Koontz, Ashley Winstead, and more.

Whether a snowstorm is coming or not, this is the perfect weather to cuddle inside with some great #books and we've rounded up 13 of the week's best to help you stock up, including the latest by @simonestjames.bsky.social, @sophiehannah.bsky.social, @alicefeeney.com, @berondam.bsky.social, & more!

Movie Review: Song Sung Blue Song Sung Blue begins as a buoyant musical romance before plunging into addiction, illness, and family strain. Strong performances and heartfelt direction make the tonal shift land powerfully. Desp…

"...Brewer and crew have delivered a genuine crowd-pleaser that will have viewers laughing, crying, and tapping their feet (if not outright singing along)." - Sean

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Best New Books: Week of 1/13/26 Colleen Hoover, Sarah Crouch, Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone, Ashley Elston, Deepa Anappara, Jung Chang, Jo Segura, and more.

Looking for something to read on this chilly January day? Check out the week's best new #books, featuring the latest by @colleenhooverbooks.bsky.social, @andimjulie.bsky.social & @thesierrasimone.bsky.social, @josegurabooks.bsky.social, @andreamara.bsky.social, @fizalovesbooks.bsky.social, & more!