Closer by Josh Groban | The CD That Changed My Life
An Orem librarian's review of Closer by Josh Groban. The CD that changed her life. Available for check out from the Orem Library.
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Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI | Book Review
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann is a chilling and well researched narrative that delves into a dark chapter of American history.
One Cut of the Dead: The Best Zombie Movie You’ve Never Heard Of | Spooky Staff Picks
One Cut of the Dead DVD Zombies are a bit “old news” at this point. In the 2000s zombies once again burst through a window into our collective imaginations, but over the last decade zombie
Dracula Book Review | Spooky Staff Picks
Dracula By Bram StokerAdult Fiction Dracula is a fascinating tale with literary allegories woven throughout and genuinely terrifying moments that will make your skin crawl. While I love this
Cat’s Eye | The Book That Changed My Life
I stumbled across the book that changed my life in an English-class assignment during my junior year of high school. The assignment was to pick a random short story from our textbook, read
Switchboard Soldiers | Staff Review
Another great true story by Jennifer Chiaverini! These amazing women were indispensable to the winning of WWI.
Cat’s Cradle: The Golden Twine | New Book Review
Cat’s Cradle: The Golden Twine By Jo RiouxGraphic Novel A foundling was born in the Land of Monsters and brought to the Valley of Galatea by a fire-breathing dragon, or so the story goes.
Metropolis | Animated Film Review
Metropolis Directed by RintarôDVD Set in a futuristic city dominated by a newly-constructed, immense “Ziggurat,” or Tower of Babel, Metropolis is a jazz-age sci-fi film based on
Meet Your Librarian | New Library Display
Enjoy these recommendations from our first "Meet Your Librarian" display and come check them out at the library!
Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question | Staff Review
Bridges: Minister to Those Who Question By David B. OstlerAdult Nonfiction Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question by David B. Ostler is a must-read for anyone who loves or ministers to
Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies | Staff Pick
Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies By Christian TrimmerPicture Book Do you know the story of Snow White? Do you think ponies are cute? Well if you answered yes to either of those
Where the World Ends | Staff Pick
I wasn't sure I wanted to read this book because one Lord of the Flies is enough for me. However, I persevered, and I can highly recommend this Teen fiction. It is unlike anything I have
Almost There | Disney Twisted Tale
There’s just something so magical and nostalgic about the Disney Twisted Series. This one fell into the “loved” category.
Station Eleven | Book Review
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel is a post-apocalyptic novel that explores how art and creativity are impacted by a global pandemic.
This Here Flesh | Staff Pick
I heartily recommend This Here Flesh to anyone looking for a spiritual meditation.