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Best New Books: Week of 2/3/26 Toni Morrison, Mary Kubica, Jo Nesbø, Brandon Sanderson, Patmeena Sabit, Libby Page, and more.

Who doesn't love new #books?! We've rounded up 15 of the week's best for your reading enjoyment, including the latest by Toni Morrison, Mary Kubica, Jo Nesbø, @brandonsanderson.com, @alechiadow.bsky.social, and more! #BookSky

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Book Review: American Reich: A Murder in Orange County, Neo-Nazis, and a New Age of Hate by Eric Lichtblau A chilling account of Blaze Bernstein’s 2018 murder and the extremist world that shaped his killer. American Reich intertwines their diverging lives with the rise of domestic terrorism, revealing h…

Riveting and disturbing. #books

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February 2026 Events at Avalon Library & History Center Explore February 2026 events at the Avalon Free Public Library, Avalon History Center, plus must-see book and video releases!

We have some great events planned for you this February!

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Discover Our Favorite Picks: Films, Books, and More! Discover our top staff picks this week, featuring films and books from Mel Brooks to new romantic comedies, all worth your attention!

Whether you want something to read or watch this weekend, our Weekly Wow List has you covered!

#books #movies #TV #StaffPicks

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Explore the Exciting Square February Crossword Puzzle Engage with our February crossword puzzle crafted by Sean Farrell. Challenge your mind with this fun and interactive word game!

Need to exercise your brain while you pass some time? Our February #crossword #puzzle is here to help!

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Best New Books: Week of 1/27/26 George Saunders, Don Winslow, Freida McFadden, Marc Shaiman, Thirty Umrigar, Robert Dugoni, and more.

Lots of great new #books coming out today, and we've rounded them all up here, including the latest by George Saunders, @donwinslow.bsky.social, Freida McFadden, @authornalinisingh.bsky.social, @historianheather.bsky.social, @finnlongman.com, & more! #BookSky

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The Weekly Wow List: 1/23/26 Happy Friday everyone! It looks like snow is in the forecast for this weekend, though there is a chance that a prolonged period of rain will make the end result somewhat negligible here in Avalon. …

We've got a fresh batch of staff picks from the crew at the library! Featuring #books, #TV, and #music for your weekend enjoyment!

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Oscar Nominees 2026: Where to Watch A guide to where you can watch all of the 2026 Academy Award nominees.

Wondering where you can see this year's Oscar nominees (including the shorts)? We're here to help with our annual guide! We'll be updating this regularly so make sure to check back often!

#movies #MovieSky #AcademyAwards #Oscars

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Movie Review: The Rip A Miami‑Dade narcotics squad investigates a tip that leads to $20 million hidden in a Hialeah home. As warnings mount and loyalties fray, the officers suspect a link to their captain’s murder. Gree…

@netflix.com "blockbusters" aren't usually all that great. Their latest proves to be an exception however.

#movies

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YouTube video by Cup A Joe Weather and Drone ✅ STORM ON: Winter snowstorm likely for NJ Sunday into Monday

Looks like this weekend's storm is on. Better get to the library to stock up on #books, #movies, and games to keep yourselves entertained!

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Best New Books: Week of 1/20/26 Simone St. James, Jennette McCurdy, Sophie Hannah, Alice Feeney, Jim Butcher, Dean Koontz, Ashley Winstead, and more.

Whether a snowstorm is coming or not, this is the perfect weather to cuddle inside with some great #books and we've rounded up 13 of the week's best to help you stock up, including the latest by @simonestjames.bsky.social, @sophiehannah.bsky.social, @alicefeeney.com, @berondam.bsky.social, & more!

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Movie Review: Song Sung Blue Song Sung Blue begins as a buoyant musical romance before plunging into addiction, illness, and family strain. Strong performances and heartfelt direction make the tonal shift land powerfully. Desp…

"...Brewer and crew have delivered a genuine crowd-pleaser that will have viewers laughing, crying, and tapping their feet (if not outright singing along)." - Sean

#movies #MovieSky

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Best New Books: Week of 1/13/26 Colleen Hoover, Sarah Crouch, Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone, Ashley Elston, Deepa Anappara, Jung Chang, Jo Segura, and more.

Looking for something to read on this chilly January day? Check out the week's best new #books, featuring the latest by @colleenhooverbooks.bsky.social, @andimjulie.bsky.social & @thesierrasimone.bsky.social, @josegurabooks.bsky.social, @andreamara.bsky.social, @fizalovesbooks.bsky.social, & more!

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Movie Review: Escape from the 21st Century A bold, hyper‑stylized sci‑fi adventure, Escape from the 21st Century follows three boys who gain the power to time‑travel and discover their bleak future. Yang Li blends wild visuals, humor, and h…

We're showing this "future cult classic" tonight at 5pm! #movies

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The Weekly Wow List: 1/9/26 This week’s highlights include the darkly humorous film Bugonia, the Avalon Historical Society’s restoration of Jim Leahy’s vintage signs, the Chinese film Escape from the 21st Ce…

The Weekly Wow List returns for 2026! Check out our Staff Picks for this weekend!

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Movie Review: Pillion A submissive young man and a damaged drifter form an unconventional BDSM bond that helps both grow, even as outside judgment and emerging desires strain their fragile dynamic. Pillion becomes a ten…

"Alternately funny, melancholy, erotic, and tender, it’s an unusual but surprisingly endearing story of personal growth." - Sean

#movies #MovieSky

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Best New Books: Week of 1/6/26 Laura Dave, Rachel Hawkins, Paula McLain, Jennifer Niven, Robert Jobson, and more.

We're back with the first #NewBookTuesday of 2026! Featuring #books by authors like Laura Dave, @ladyhawkins.bsky.social, Paula McLain, @jenniferniven.bsky.social, @samanthaellis.bsky.social, @duncanweldon.bsky.social, and more!

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