Summer Reading for Adults. August 2, 2018.
A peek at
Books for Play
Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs by Ken Jennings
Sherlock Holmes Book of Conundrums by Dan Moore
Fiasco Role-playing Game by Jason Morningstar

Question time

Inspired by the #updatedbook Twitter hashtag, we'd love to hear your attempts at "updating" a classic book title to the 21st Century. For example: Charlotte's World Wide Web or iMacbeth. Whatcha got?



Finally. The answers to last week’s rock & roll trivia.

1. Before Ringo came along, who was the original drummer for The Beatles?

2. Before they were the backing singers for Elvis Presley, the Jordanaires sang for which legendary gospel musician?

3. Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti performed with a famously large band, which was notable for including two of what instrument?


New and wonderful
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
“Kick-butt black girls fighting zombies and racism during a Civil War that was interrupted when the dead rose to devour the living at Gettysburg. This book features action, mystery, social commentary, and a strong female friendship.” -Elena, Hillsboro Public Library
Visible Empire by Hannah Pittard
"A well written, fictionalized account of the aftermath of a plane wreck in 1962 that devastated many of Atlanta's most prominent families.” -Anne, Beaverton City Library
Soonish by Zack and Kelly Weinersmith
“What happens when a bioscience professor & a cartoonist tackle future technologies and the hurdles facing them? Irreverent, educational, laugh-out-loud magic.” - Laura T, Cedar Mill Community Library


What's happening

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Bigfoot Mojo
Friday, August 3
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cedar Mill Library


Upright bassist Belinda Underwood and national mandolin champion Josiah Payne present high-energy music for a foot-stompin' good time for the whole family. Enjoy this free performance by the bluegrass and vintage swing band Bigfoot Mojo.
Border Collies International
Tuesday, August 7
7:00 PM
Tualatin Commons


Watch highly intelligent and well-trained dogs do amazing tricks! Free for all ages at the Tualatin Commons. Part of Tualatin Public Library’s Summer Reading on the Commons program series.

Happy of the week
How to Get Started Solving the New York Times Crossword Puzzle
 
Intimidated by the New York Times crossword puzzle? Don't be! They've created a guide for crossword beginners. After reading it, you'll be ready to solve their 11 free puzzles for rookies. >>
 


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