Goldfrapp (made up of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory) are an electronica music duo from the UK. The album "Tales of Us" is an extraordinary look at the personal lives of individuals that the average person doesn't see. The idea of "sonder" ( n. the realization that each random passerby is living a […]
Are you a music aficionado? A absent minded radio listener? Perhaps you're a musician/performer yourself. The library has a few resources that will most likely appeal to many music lovers and musicians. Make Some Noise:Is an after hours concert series of live bands playing in branches of the Toronto Public Library (by after hours we […]
In 2014 Danielle Paige introduced a new chapter in the Oz mythology; well researched and true to the originals, this new novel was about how Dorothy had returned to Oz and was ruining this magical place. Three years later and 7 novellas, 2 novels and we are finally coming to the thrilling conclusion of what […]
Many times young people and their love of reading gets ignored by more traditional book clubs or by the fear that the book club will be too much like a high school English class room. But that is not to say that youth do not enjoy a good read and an interesting and in-depth discussion […]
Every once in a while a group of books come along that are all very well received by the critics. These are the books that we look forward to as we have a sense that we are getting something precious, something insightful, something that we will want to read and that will have that certain […]
Every February 14th those of us who are not in committed relationships or dating anyone get to celebrate one of the most special of all occasions Singles Awareness Day (SAD). While others are out on romantic dates or eating chocolate those who are single are enjoying themselves by sitting and watching movies that show them […]
This book had me by the cover. And I am not saying that you should judge a book by it's cover, but keep in mind that cover does a lot in selling the book. In Nina LaCour's new title (wonderfully being made to the public on valentines day) we have a beautiful and compelling tale […]
The Killers are an American rock band from Los Vegas, Nevada who formed in 2001. Their first big hit single was the song "Somebody Told Me" and four of their albums have been chart topping successes. The band is one of the most successful rock groups of the 21st century and the most successful rock […]
In the mystical and magical land of Brooklyn lives Vassa and her not so pleasant stepmother and constantly bickering step sisters. The wealthy and glamorous people put on their absolutely adorable shoes and go out partying often. There is a huge cultural divide between the upper class people and the working class and they don't […]
Little Boots is really Victoria Hesketh, a UK based singer/songwriter and DJ. She came onto the scene in 2008 with her first album "Hands" and this past year (2016) released her concept album "working girl". This album is a examination and inside look at the lives of woman in the contemporary working world. The album […]