Meghan Recommends Poker Face

 

With the announcement of the Golden Globe Nominations last week, awards season is officially upon us! (This is the season where I ask myself if I’ve been living under a rock; how could I have possibly missed all these shows and movies!?) But with no cable and limited streaming services (no one can have them all, right?) I’m grateful for all the productions that have been released on DVD, so that I can try to keep up, using my library card!

 

Poker Face got great buzz when it was initially released on Peacock, and luckily, it came out on DVD in September, so I’ve already seen Natasha Lyonne’s Golden Globe nominated performance. This 10-episode series stars Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a Vegas cocktail waitress in who has the unique ability to know when someone is lying. Vegas seems like the perfect place for her, but she doesn’t gamble (anymore) due to a dust-up with her former boss. When she gets dragged into half-baked plot by the new casino boss and her best friend winds up dead, she is forced to hit the road to stay ahead of trouble - but trouble seems to find her wherever she goes.

 

In each episode, Charlie solves a mystery in new location using her lie-detection ability. She never wants to identify herself to the cops or the media, so the stories often have unconventional endings. The guest stars never disappoint, and each little story is wrapped up by the end of the episode. If you loved Jerry Orbach’s world-weary wisecracks on Law & Order, check out Poker Face!

 

And if you’re trying to catch as many nominated movies and shows as you can, here’s a list of what the library can help you out with.

Kara recommends "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" & "Fa-la-la Llama!"

 

                         

 

Here are two books that I love to read/sing during the holiday season.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland is a beautifully illustrated picture book that also has fun lyrics to sing!  It will make you feel warm and fuzzy while embracing the cold and joy of winter.

Fa-la-la Llama! is a hilarious board book that the whole family will love to sing along to!  The silly lyrics and pictures of the llama will have everyone laughing. 

 

Plus, singing with your child is a fun way to help them get ready to read! Music helps children hear the smaller sounds of words, and builds their vocabulary. 

 

These books are good for the whole family, but may be most appreciated by those under 5.

 

 

 

Justine recommends "Behold the Monster: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer" by Jillian Lauren

Behold the Monster is a look into Samuel Little, officially known as America's most prolific serial killer.  Although now dead, he confessed to 93 murders, 60 of which have been confirmed, as of 2023. Jillian Lauren, the author of this book, had a unique relationship to Little and often visited him in prison to help get information for detectives. Her findings are shocking and appalling. I could not believe she put up with him in interviews for as long as she did. However, I applaud her for her actions, as she gave a voice to many of the women who would have otherwise been forgotten.

This is a great book for any true crime aficionado wanting to learn more about Samuel Little.