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A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes

1/26/2015

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Hi!  This is Rachel Malay, director at the Port Library in Beloit.   Story Port begins Monday, and the library will also have another video game night from 7-8 pm. On Thursday next week we’ll have a program for adults on mason jar soups, from 7-8 pm. Call the library if you’d like more information on any of these programs.

Downton Abbey is a popular television series that started and still airs in Great Britian. It follows the lives of the people who live and work at the (fictional) large estate of Downton Abbey.  The series was set beginning in 1912, but subsequent seasons have brought the show through time to the beginning of 1924. Many supplementary books have been published following the interest in that period of British history. The library now has A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes available for checkout. This thick book is printed with full color photographs from the series, and the information within is loosely arranged according to the months of the year. It is mostly set in the early 1920s. In addition to describing what would happen at a place like Downton Abbey, this book also describes the characters and lets the readers in on what the actors who are playing the characters really think about their roles. Historical recipes are also sprinkled throughout, as are behind the scenes descriptions from the crew of the television series. This is an excellent book for anyone who likes the series, as well as any fan of 1920s fashions and lifestyle.

You can get the book reviewed here and more great titles to watch, read, listen to, or play with at the Port Library at 1718 N. Hersey in Beloit.  This is director Rachel Malay, saying “Thanks for checking us out!”

A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes
ISBN: 9781250065384, 319 pages, fully illustrated
Adult Non-Fiction, entertainment & television section


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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (DVD) by Ken Burns

1/19/2015

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Hi!  This is Rachel Malay, director at the Port Library in Beloit. Our after school story time, called Story Port, begins one week from Monday, but you can get a head start and sign up now.  Call the library for more information.

Ken Burns is a documentary filmmaker whose works are now mostly featured on PBS. He rose to fame with his epic miniseries on the Civil War. Since then, he has done many more documentaries on jazz, baseball, the National Parks and more. Most recently seen last fall on PBS is The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. Quite lengthy at 14 hours, this film chronicles the lives of Theodore “Teddy”, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt and weaves the story of three lives into one narrative. Beginning in 1858 with Theodore’s birth and ending in 1962 with Eleanor’s death this seven-part series covers the Roosevelt’s influence in the National Parks, Panama Canal, New Deal programs, defeat of Hitler, and the struggle for civil rights. Ken Burns excels at covering large narratives with personal touches, and this compelling documentary is no exception. Paul Giamatti recreates Theodore, while Franklin is portrayed by Edward Herrmann and Meryl Streep plays Eleanor.The library also has available the companion book which follows the series on the written page. The film comes on seven discs in two cases. Check out time is one week, so unless you have time set aside, plan on checking one part out at a time.

You can get the DVD reviewed here and more great titles to watch, read, listen to, or play with at the Port Library at 1718 N. Hersey in Beloit.  This is director Rachel Malay, saying “Thanks for checking us out!”

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (DVD) by Ken Burns 
ISBN: 9781627890502, 14 hours on 7 discs
Non-Fiction DVDs

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Killing Patton by Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard

1/12/2015

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Hi!  This is Rachel Malay, director at the Port Library in Beloit.   Our after school story time, called Story Port, begins two weeks from Monday, but you can get a head start and sign up now.  Call the library for more information.

Bill O’Reilly, known for his political opinions, has more recently become known for his historical novels, each chronicling the death of a famous figure of the past. O’Reilly’s first novel on this theme was 2011’s Killing Lincoln.  In 2012 he followed with Killing Kennedy, and in 2013 he published Killing Jesus. Following the theme, Killing Patton, coauthored with Martin Dugard, tells the story of the life and mystery surrounding the death of World War II General George S. Patton, Jr. The story starts in 1944. General Patton’s actions from 1944 on are described in the book, with a date and location at each chapter heading to set the scene. It is not until the very last chapter that Patton’s fatal accident is described and questions are raised. In December 1945, shortly before his planned return to the United States, General Patton is involved in a car accident. Although officially ruled just an accident, authors O’Reilly and Dugard recreate the scene of the accident and pose some interesting questions, most of which remain unanswered to this day. Several sections after the end of the chapters outline the evidence for questioning Patton’s death, and go on to reveal the rest of the lives of the other characters in the story.

You can get the book reviewed here and more great titles to watch, read, listen to, or play with at the Port Library at 1718 N. Hersey in Beloit.  This is director Rachel Malay, saying “Thanks for checking us out!”

Killing Patton by Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard
ISBN: 9780805096682. 352 pages, maps, illustrations
Adult Non-Fiction, Military Science

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Pretty Minnie in Paris by Danielle Steel

1/5/2015

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Hi!  This is Rachel Malay, director at the Port Library in Beloit. I hope everyone had a great New Year’s celebration and that you’re ready for a new year.

Danielle Steel is a very prolific author, mostly known for her romance and drama books for adults. However, did you know that earlier in her career she wrote children’s books? Her last foray into books for young readers was actually just 5 years ago. Now her second children’s picture book has made its way to the Port Library shelves. Pretty Minnie in Paris tells the story of a white long haired teacup Chihuahua named Minnie. Minnie’s owner is a young active girl named Francoise, whose mother happens to design fancy gowns. Little Minnie herself loves dressing up in beautiful doggie clothes, all except the snow suit! When her snowsuit is put on, all four of Minnie’s legs go stiff and she lies on her back until she can get out of it. At Minnie’s first fashion show, the little dog gets distracted and wanders away backstage before the show begins. When the lights and music come on, all Minnie wants is to be back in Francoise’s arms! Luckily, a model in a beautiful dress picks up Minnie on the runway and she is returned to her seat. Exhausted by the day’s events, little Minnie goes right to sleep at home. The next day, Minnie’s picture is in the paper. She’s famous! While this story is fictitious, an author picture in the back of the book reveals that Minnie herself is quite real, and spends her days being pampered by Danielle Steel herself.

You can get the book reviewed here and more great titles to watch, read, listen to, or play with at the Port Library at 1718 N. Hersey in Beloit.  This is director Rachel Malay, saying “Thanks for checking us out!”

Pretty Minnie in Paris by Danielle Steel
ISBN:9780385370004, 23 pages, fully illustrated
Children's Picture Books

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New DVDs!

1/2/2015

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The library has new DVDs!  We bought some near the end of the year (Merry Christmas to us!) and almost at the same time received a sizable anonymous donation.  In fact, the list is quite long, so buckle yourselves in.  The first list are the donated DVDs,  in alphabetical order by title.  The second list are the new ones, also in alphabetical order.  The donated DVDs are on the shelves now, available for check out.  The newly purchased ones will appear on the shelves over the next few months.  However, if you see one you'd like now, just inquire at the circulation desk!

Affliction 

Alfred Hitchcock: Blackmail; and Easy Virtue 

Alfred Hitchcock: Rich and Strange; and The Sorcerer's Apprentice 

Amelie 

As Good As It Gets 

The Brooke Ellison Story
 
Bush Christmas 

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (1951 British version)
 
Don't Say a Word
 
Family Pictures 

Glee, Season 1 

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

A Horse for Danny

The Horse Whisperer 

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 

The Impossible Elephant

Infamous 

Jerry Lewis : The "Legendary   Jerry" Collection
A Leap of Faith

Little Children 

Lucky 13 

Married with Children, Season 1 

The Mirror Has Two Faces

Mozart and the Whale 

Nell 

The OC, Seasons 1-4

Paradise Road 

Saint Ralph 

Scrooged 

Sex and the City, Season 2 

Shiloh 2 

Something's Gotta Give 

Stripes 

The Thin Red Line 

True Heart 

A Very Long Engagement

We Were Soldiers 

When Zachary Beaver Came to Town

Below are the newly purchased DVD titles.  Some are new releases, and some fill blank spots in our collection.


8 Family Adventure Movies: Time of the Wolf, Pioneer Woman, Daughters of Joshua Cabe, Young Pioneers, Baker's Hawk, Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy, Seven Alone, Harvest 

Aladdin 

Arrow, season 1-2 

Avatar, Collector's Edition

Batman, The Animated Series Vol. 1-3 

Brave 

Call the Midwife, seasons 1-2  
Captain America: Winter Soldier 

The Christmas Candle (Max Lucado's) 

The Dark Knight Trilogy (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises)

Dinotopia; and Journey to the Center of the Earth

Divergent 

Emily of New Moon, the complete series 

Family Ties, Season 4 

The Fault in Our Stars 

Fawlty Towers, the complete series 

Fred Levine's Farm Country Ahead 

Frozen 

Game of Thrones, seasons 1-3 

God's Not Dead 

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Green Acres, seasons 1-3 

Guardians of the Galaxy 

Hamlet (RSC version with David Tenant and Patrick Stewart) 

Heaven is for Real

High School Musical 2 

High School Musical 3 

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

How to Train Your Dragon 2 
Into the Woods (1990 stage version)

John Deere Earth Mover Action

The Lego Movie

The Little Mermaid 

Macbeth (2010 PBS version with Patrick Stewart) 

Men in Black 3 

Monty Python and the Holy Grail 

Muppets Most Wanted 

Noah's Ark: The Miniseries Event 

Passion of the Christ, The 

Practical Magic 

Pride and Prejudice (1995 verision with Colin Firth)

La Reina del Sur, the complete series

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (A Film by Ken Burns) 

Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows 

Snow Queen; and Hogfather 

Sons of Anarchy, seasons 1-6  
Spirited Away

Sunday in the Park with George 

Tangled 

That's Entertainment I & III 

The Mummy Trilogy (The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor)

Thomas and Friends: Tale of the Brave the Movie 

Thor: The Dark World 

True Blood, seasons 1-7

Who Do You Think You Are? Season 2 


X2: X-Men United 

X-Men

X-Men: Days of Future Past 

X-Men: The Last Stand
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