What’s new at the Jacksonville Public Library:
ADULT FICTION
“The Drafter” by Kim Harrison: Working for an elite government agency as a time shifter has its rewards, but when Agent Reed discovers that her name is on a list of corrupt agents, she realizes that the corruption is within the agency itself. For the first time, she will have to use her abilities to protect herself instead of others.
ADULT NON-FICTION
“American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers” by Nancy Jo Sales: It is common knowledge that social media plays a huge part in the lives of teenagers, but how it shapes their self-image and expectations is the subject of Sales’ acclaimed book. Speaking to hundreds of school-age girls across the country, Sales finds that the resulting influences of social media transcend race, class and geography.
DVD
“Billy Elliot: The Musical Live”: Enjoy the Tony Award-winning musical about a boy whose family expects him to flourish as a boxer, but whose deepest wish is to become a ballet dancer. This is based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name.
YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC NOVEL
“Spider-Man/Deadpool: Don’t Call It a Team-Up”: As Spidey and Deadpool fast-talk their way into an ongoing buddy book, grab the full story of their unlikely bromance. Through the magic of comics (and time travel), Wade Wilson steps into the swinging shoes of young Peter Parker. If friendship blossoms during encounters with Hit-Monkey and the Hypno-Hustler, will that jerk Otto Octavius ruin everything by being all Superior?
JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY
“The Hole Story of the Doughnut” by Pat Miller: In 1843, 14-year-old Hanson Gregory left his family home in Rockport, Maine, and set sail as a cabin boy on the schooner Achorn, looking for high-stakes adventure on the high seas. Little did he know that a boatload of hungry sailors, coupled with his knack for creative problem-solving, would yield one of the world’s most prized and beloved pastries.
DID YOU KNOW?
The library has a Summer Reading Program for everyone in the family. There are weekly programs for kids, teens can win prizes by writing book reviews, and adults who participate can win prizes from our generous sponsors. Even kids who can’t make it to the library can participate. Check out our website, jaxpl.org, call or stop in the library for details.
