Written by: Monika Seymour Monday, July 12, 2010
Its hot outside, but it is cool in the Library, and there is lots going on. Staff at all locations have been busy with the onslaught of young readers, now that Summer Reading Club program is in full swing. Some of our most active readers strive to be the first to reach the target of ten books read, and I can see that we are already close, just over a week in! There is still time to join, and read the required number of books in time for the “Finishers’ Party at the end of August. The “Kids’ Book Clubs” are for anyone 3 to 11 years of age. Big Screen Tuesday July 13 offers a treat for thriller and mystery fans. Based on the gripping book of the same name “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” this is the 2009 film adaptation by the Swedish director Neils Arden Oplev. This is the first of three titles of the Millennium Trilogy by the late Swedish author and journalist Stieg Larsson which were all published following his death in 2004. The books became bestsellers in Europe and now in more than 29 countries including Canada and the US. This first film also was hugely popular in Europe and has now been distributed to the North American markets. The second and third films based on the other 2 books of the trilogy will follow in late 2010. The actors are well known Swedish stars, who were lauded for their performances in this film. The story in brief is of discredited journalist Mikael Blomkvist, although facing prison time for slander is hired by a reclusive industrialist for one last job; to solve a long unresolved family disappearance. Aided by the mysterious and troubled computer hacker, Lisbeth Salander, the two uncover a darker world of brutality, deception and ritualistic murder. Alone and not knowing who to trust, they must fight for their own survival and reveal the truth. The film is rated 18A and it will be shown in the LaMarsh Room at the Victoria Avenue Library at 7pm. Even if you cannot attend the film, you may reserve the books and read for yourself. The trilogy, which is available at all branches, has been in high demand. Staff who have read all three books, me included very much enjoyed them. It is only too bad we cannot look forward to more titles from Larsson in future. The books are detailed and cleverly written. We learn a lot about Sweden, its history, culture and politics as the plot plays out, and the characters are well developed through the story. The author very subtly includes references to many other well known crime writers. The July artist in the Rosberg Gallery is Diana Formisano, mixed media artist.
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