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"The Surfboard - Art, Style, Stroke" by Ben Marcus Awonderful new addition to MBC's growing surfing section is "The Surfboard - Art, Style, Stroke" ($35) by Ben Marcus. This is a beautifully illustrated (fullcolor) history of the surfboard, from koa planks to contemporary plastic boards. Historical images and recent surf photography, along with portraits of surfboards, make this a must-have for Nantucket surfers. - Mimi Beman, owner, Mitchell's Book Corner Nantucket Bookworks 25 Broad Street, 228-4000 "Forgive Me" by Amanda Eyre Ward An American journalist, Nadine is drawn to locales where human rights are violently restricted - notably South Africa in the late apartheid days; but she's also lured by a quieter domesticity in Amanda Eyre Ward's third novel, "Forgive Me." Nadine puts a budding Nantucket romance on hold to return to South Africa during the days of national reconciliation. The novel covers the ground where the personal and the political strain against one another and on the soul searching for how to live a life.
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India Street, 228-1110 "The Giant of Seville: A 'Tall' Tale Based on a True Story" by Dan Andreasen This heartwarming tale about a small town opening its doors to a former circus giant tells the story of real-life character Captain Martin Van Buren Bates. Captain Bates arrives in the sleepy town of Seville, Ohio, after traveling the world with the circus. He'd been seeking a quiet place to settle down with his giant wife, but it seemed he was just "too big for every town." But the townspeople of Seville demonstrate concern not only for Captain Bates' warmth and nourishment, but for his happiness as well. Everything about the visual presentation - decorative borders, softly colored illustrations with cross-hatching, use of an old circus font and the tall book format - fits the subject matter perfectly. Children in grades PreK - 4 will learn a bit of history while hearing this uplifting tall tale.
Children's and Young Adult Librarian, Nantucket Atheneum VIDEOS Camera Shop & Nantucket Video 32 Main Street, 228-0101 "Dinner Rush" (Rated R for language, some violence and sexuality.) Directed by Bob Giraldi, "Dinner Rush" is a well-acted ensemble drama/dark comedy, set in a busy Tribecca restaurant over the course of one evening. Owner Louis (Danny Aiello) wants to retire from the bookie business, but his mom-and-pop operation is now the most-sought restaurant in town thanks to his hot-shot son, Udo who wants to take over the reins. The customers include a demanding food critic (Sandra Bernhard), a first time patron who isn't what he seems (John Corbett), a snobby artist and a couple of mobsters. Soon, the viewer is served up several subplots that deliciously come together. Oh, and the food is amazing.
manager, Camera Shop & Nantucket Video Orange Street Video 117 Orange Street, 228-5806 "Connie and Carla" (Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, sexual humor and drug references.) The second movie from actress/writer Nia Vardalos ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding"), "Connie and Carla" tells the story of two lifelong friends and their journey towards acceptance. Ever since they were little girls, Connie (Vardalos) and Carla (Toni Collette) have wanted to become musical theater stars. As adults, they perform their musical review in a small club without much recognition. But when the two women witness a mob hit, they must find a place to hide. Connie and Carla hide in plain sight by pretending to be drag queens and creating a hit show. This fun, little movie will make you want to break out in song as well as laughter.
- Kate O'Brien, manager, Orange Street Video
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