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May 2022 Joel D. Valdez Main Library Staff Picks

Curious about what the staff of Main Library read, watched, or listened to? Here is our list!

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18 items

  • Recommended by Geoffery: "Enjoyable fun read about a few gay men living in tribal towns in northern Minnesota."
    Book, 2020Berkeley, California : Counterpoint, [2020] — Fiction Staples
  • Recommended by Geoffery: "Gay life in the midst of the AIDS crisis. Takes place in Minneapolis and New York City."
    Book, 2021New York : John Scognamiglio Books, [an imprint of] Kensignton Books, 2021. — Fiction Malloy
  • Recommended by Wayne: "The movie that arguably launched Tom Hanks’ and Darryl Hannah’s careers. A sweet, unassuming, romantic fairytale."
    DVD, 2004Burbank, CA : Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2004] — DVD Splash
  • Recommended by Wayne: "The classic Alexandre Dumas novel. A swashbuckling, historical, romantic adventure."
    Book, 2011New York : Everymans Library, 2011. — Fiction Dumas
  • Recommended by Alisa: "I enjoyed reading the paperback version, but it is a time commitment, so the audiobook may be a good option."
    Paperback, 2007New York : DAW Books ; [New York] : Distributed by Penguin Group, c2007. — SciFic Rothfuss Pbk
  • Recommended by Louis: "This classic for all toy lovers will always have a place in my heart, even though I was little bit more Sid than Andy as a kid…"
    DVD, 2010[Burbank, CA] : Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, [2010] — DVD Toy CHILD
  • Recommended by Louis: "An epic character piece about a hollow shell-of-a-man as he meanders through life trying to find meaning. An adaptation of a classic Japanese novel by the master of horror manga, Junji Ito."
    Graphic Novel, 2019San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media, LLC, [2019] — Fiction Ito
  • Recommended by Louis: "Kind of like Groundhog’s Day with a sprinkling of Twilight Zone."
    Graphic Novel, 2022[New York, New York] : Kodansha, [2022] — Fiction Tezuka
  • Recommended by Ellery: "Poetic, Explorative and Associative - a collection of words and research."
    Book, 2020New York, NY : Bloomsbury Academic, Bloomsbury Publishing Inc, 2020. — 395 W1174e 2020
  • Recommended by Casey: "This book is a queer, ADHD superhero romance from TJ Klune. It’s silly, cute, and a ton of fun."
    Book, 2020New York : TOR Teen, Tom Doherty Associates , 2020. — Fiction Klune TEEN
  • The Bullet Journal Method

    Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future

    Carroll, Ryder
    Recommended by Casey: "Ryder Carroll invented bullet journaling as a way to manage his ADHD. This is a great read for anyone struggling to keep track of things."
    Book, 2018New York : Portfolio/Penguin, [2018] — 640.43 C2368b 2018
  • Recommended by Casey: "Fish people! High-speed bicycle chases! The unspeakable sadness and unbearable joy of leaving your childhood behind! Luca has it all."
    DVD, 2021[Burbank, CA] : Disney/Pixar, [2021] — DVD Luca CHILD
  • Recommended by Casey: "Glittery, goofy, muppety 80’s goodness. David Bowie has a mullet and sings to a baby."
    DVD, 1999Culver City, CA : Columbia TriStar Home Video, c1999. — DVD Labyrinth
  • Recommended by Geoffery: "A modern take on gay life in Houston."
    Book, 2020New York : Riverhead Books, 2020. — Fiction Washington
  • The Six Ingredient Solution

    How to Coax More Flavor From Fewer Ingredients

    Recommended by Emalie: "Yummy recipes using staple pantry ingredients for busy work weeks."
    Book, 2013Brookline, MA : America's Test Kitchen, 2013. — 641.555 Si971 2013
  • Recommended by Emalie: "Memoirs are always a good read."
    Book, 1993New York : Turtle Bay Books, 1993. — 616.89092 K184g 1993
  • Recommended by Emalie: "This book offers self help when it comes to perfect setting boundaries or learning how to set boundaries."
    Book, 2021New York : TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2021] — 158.1 T1992s 2021
  • In Love & Pajamas

    a Collection of Comics About Being Yourself Together

    Chetwynd, Catana
    Recommended by Natalie M.: "- The subtitle says it all. Grab a mug of something warm and snuggle up with this adorable take on cozy, goofy, comfy, authentic partnership."
    Graphic Novel, 2021Kansas City, Missouri : Andrews McMeel Publishing, [2021] — Fiction Chetwynd