Monday, October 25, 2010

New Arrivals

Here are some of this week's new arrivals at the Chandler Library. Click a title to view the book's record, where you can check availability and place a hold with your library card and PIN numbers.

Adult fiction
A Shanghai businessman's world is shattered when an accident takes away his ability to speak Chinese.

Adult nonfiction
Cook This, Not That, by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding
How to turn your favorite restaurant treats into healthier dishes that are easy to make at home.

Junior fiction
Dogs are disappearing all over town, and only a 7th-grade sleuth can solve the mystery.

Junior nonfiction
How do our bodies use food? What do people in other countries eat? And what's good - or bad - about pizza?

Picture books
Two Dumb Ducks, by Maxwell Eaton
Steve likes cans. Carl likes socks. Why do the other birds call them two dumb ducks?

Monday, October 18, 2010

DVD Review: The Bounty Hunter

Jennifer Aniston’s new movie The Bounty Hunter has just been released on DVD. The action-packed comedy/drama follows the same formula as many of her other films: bad-boy ex-cop (hunky Gerard Butler) is chasing down independent ex-wife (Aniston) and in the process solves a mystery nobody else in the greater Philadelphia area is aware of. The plot is far-fetched and predictable, despite some gun-toting chase scenes and a few minor twists. Checking out The Bounty Hunter will be worthwhile as long as you don’t expect too much but light, mindless entertainment. The film is rated PG-13 for language, violence and some suggestive situations. - Kathy (Downtown)

Monday, October 11, 2010

Book Review: American Rebel

American Rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood is a thoroughly researched biography of the film legend, and methodically covers the actor/director’s life from childhood to the present day. Biographer Marc Eliot utilizes extensive interviews and memiors from other actors, directors and family to draw a detailed portrait of the man and movie legend. From his television days on Rawhide in the early 1960’s to his extremely popular “spaghetti westerns,” Eastwood has climbed the ladder of success with hard work and business savvy to become an Academy Award winning director and producer. Despite his turbulent personal life and stoic demeanor, Eastwood is known in Hollywood circles as being an effective “actor’s director.” The reader will learn the motivation and strong character behind this private man after reading Eliot’s well-resourced text. [Also in large type and ebook.] - Kathy (Downtown)

Monday, October 4, 2010

Chandler Parade of Lights

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Or it will, on December 4 during the Parade of Lights. You can be part of the parade by putting together your own float, band, vehicle or walking entry.

To enter the parade, fill out an entry form (online or print and mail) and submit it by November 10. All entrants must attend a pre-parade meeting on November 22. For more information, visit the City of Chandler website.