LibraryAware September 2022

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Surfside Girls: The Secret of Danger Point
by Kim Dwinell

A pair of 12-year-old best friends investigate strange happenings in their beachside town in a mystery series based on the graphic novels of the same name.

Where to watch: Catch Surfside Girls on AppleTV+.

The Sandman: Book One
by Neil Gaiman with artists Sam Keith, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, and Kelley Jones

Neil Gaiman's beloved, award-winning fantasy graphic novel series The Sandman heads to the small screen in a new TV show co-created by the author himself.

Where to watch: Season 1 of the long-awaited adaptation is now available on Netflix.

Locke & Key: Keyhouse Compendium
by Joe Hill

The Locke family is back for the latest spooky season of Locke & Key, based on the horror/fantasy graphic novels by Joe Hill.

Where to watch: Stream all three seasons of Locke & Key on Netflix.

Fire & Blood
by George R.R. Martin; illustrated by Doug Wheatley

Fire & Blood, George R.R. Martin's history of the Targaryen dynasty, serves as the basis for House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones spin-off set 300 years before the events of the popular HBO series.

Where to watch: Catch new episodes of House of the Dragon weekly on HBO.

She-Hulk: The Complete Collection
by Charles Soule; illustrated by Javier Pulido and Muntsa Vicente

Emmy Award-winning actor Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) stars as Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Marvel's new action-comedy series based on the ongoing comics. Marc Ruffalo reprises his role as Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk for the series.

Where to watch: New episodes of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law stream weekly on Disney+.

Coming Attractions

Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Richelle Mead's popular YA paranormal romance series get a new adaptation created by Julie Plec, who previously helmed The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.

Where to watch: Vampire Academy premieres on Peacock on September 15th.

On the Come Up
by Angie Thomas

Newcomer Jamila C. Gray stars as aspiring rapper Bri in this film adaptation of The Hate U Give author Angie Thomas' second novel. Sanaa Lathan directs.

Where to watch: On the Come Up premieres on Paramount+ on September 23rd.

Blonde
by Joyce Carol Oates

Knives Out star Ana de Armas is receiving awards buzz for her role as Marilyn Monroe in this film adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' biographical novel that reimagines the life of the iconic actor.

Where to watch: Blonde premieres on Netflix on September 28th.

My Best Friend's Exorcism
by Grady Hendrix

Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) and Amiah Miller (Lights Out) star as best friends grappling with one's apparent demonic possession in this film adaptation of Grady Hendrix's darkly humorous horror novel.

Where to watch: My Best Friend's Exorcism premieres on Amazon Prime Video on September 30th.

And the Emmy Goes To...

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony airs on September 12th on NBC. Catch up on all the page-to-screen nominees before the winners are announced.

The Flight Attendant
by Chris Bohjalian

The series adaptation of Chris Bohjalian's thriller about a flight attendant caught up in an international conspiracy received three Emmy nominations for its second season, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Kaley Cuoco.

Where to watch: Stream seasons one and two of The Flight Attendant on HBO Max.

Killing Eve: Codename Villanelle
by Luke Jennings

Stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer both received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for their work in the 4th and final season of Killing Eve, a buzzy adaptation of Luke Jennings' popular cat-and-mouse thriller novels.

Where to watch: Catch all four seasons of Killing Eve on Hulu, AMC+, and DVD/Blu-ray.

Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
by Jon Krakauer

Andrew Garfield earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role in the miniseries adaptation of John Krakauer's bestselling true-crime book about a 1984 double murder in a fundamentalist Mormon sect.

Where to watch: Watch Under the Banner of Heaven on FX on Hulu.

Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive
by Stephanie Land

The miniseries adaptation of Stephanie Land's bestselling memoir received three Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Margaret Qualley.

Where to watch: Maid is available to stream on Netflix.

Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America
by Beth Macy

The miniseries adaptation of Beth Macy's reportage on the opioid crisis received 14 Emmy Award nominations, including nods for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Michael Keaton.

Where to watch: Watch Dopesick on Hulu.

Station Eleven
by Emily St. John Mandel

The miniseries adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel's 2014 post-apocalyptic novel received seven Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Himesh Patel.

Where to watch: Stream Station Eleven on HBO Max.

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