Do you like historical fiction? Try Brothers by Da Chen. The book takes place in China during the Cultural Revolution and concerns two brothers, Tan and Shento, one born to wealth and privilege , the other to poverty and shame. The story follows their lives as they grow to manhood and fulfill their destinies. Though a work of fiction, the author has also written memoirs of his life in China, and this book draws upon his experiences during those tumultuous times.
Day: February 12, 2008
And The Oscar Goes To …..?
Hollywood’s big night is coming – The Academy Awards. Oscar’s red carpet will be unrolled on Sunday, February 24th. See the lists of nominees at www.oscar.com.
To learn more about the history of movie making take a look at the 791.43 area within the Library. Here are some titles that might spark your interest:
Movies That Changed Us by Nick Clooney (Yep, that’s George Clooney’s dad.) 791.43 Clo
100 Years of Hollywood by Time-Life Books 791.42 One
The Golden Age of “B” Movies by Doug McClelland 791.43 McC