By Lora Bruggeman, Lesa Holstine, Sandra Knowles, and Shellie Taylor
Fox Creek by William Kent Krueger (Atria; LJ starred review), is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Graphic novel sales keep increasing as stories explore a growing range of personal identities, life experiences, and subject matter. Pioneering narratives by diverse artists draw audiences eager to see these stories told in the graphic novel format.
“A white-haired maiden flees her father’s castle as knights of the realm hunt for heretical followers of the Moon Goddess….Laced with humor and hard-hitting action, the story unfolds fast from the very first page. Teens and up will clamor for more of this epic fantasy.”
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LJ's film columnist picks the month's top indie and foreign films, now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Add to your must-watch list with a 1970s cult classic, a film about desire, and a chilling one of psychological drama.
Ten new and classic films and TV shows now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Make it movie night with Sidney Poitier’s directorial debut, the life of a dairy cow, and a body horror pic.
LJ’s documentary film reviewer picks four intriguing works, now available on DVD. Up this month are films about an author, fossil hunters, dangerous water, and a history of antisemitism in France.
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