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From December 1-12, 2025 drop off food and household donations at any of our Kansas City, Kansas Public Library locations as we work to fill the shelves of local food pantry partners with Harvesters.

This book is so good that I just have to start with that!   Phoebe Stone is really in a bad place - divorced and depressed when her cat dies.

"Each of us is more than the worst thing we've ever done." (p.108)  Powerful words to perfectly describe this thought-provoking read.  Angie and David are happily married in their hometown.  Raising two kids, working, living.

It's that time of year.  Time to be scared out of your mind.  These psychological horror films will have you looking over your shoulder!

If you liked Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, try these!

Are you ready for some scary thrills?   No?  How about some laughter thrown in to counterbalance your fear....  These comedy horror films make the Halloween season a little more entertaining.

Keep up with all the new films arriving in October.

Robert Redford had a long and storied career in film.  Nearly 70 years' worth of credits made him one of the world's most recognized actors.

Rusty Sabich is back in a tense courtroom showdown.   He's older, wiser, and in love.  Quietly enjoying life away from the spotlight, Rusty is soon drawn into the quagmire of a trial - this time in the role of defense lawyer.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a relative of ginger, is a popular cooking spice in  Asian cuisine since antiquity. It is also a very potent anti-inflammatory herb.

Do you love a thriller that shows the sordid truth behind the shining exterior like

Ville Valo (VV), most well-known as the frontman of HIM, released this album in January 2023. I fell in love with it immediately. The songs flow into each other so well that I can have the album on repeat for hours.

Books and writing feature prominently in these films.  No list would be complete without The Shining and Misery, but our other selections include book clubs, book stores, and just love of books and writing in general.

You might have missed these great shows the first time around.  No worries - we've got your DVD version.  Get to bingeing!