Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
Dix Steele (Humphrey Bogart) is a troubled, violence-prone screenwriter who hasn’t sold a screenplay in over a decade. His new neighbor, Laurel Gray (Gloria Grahame), is an aspiring actress who is romantically interested in him. When Dix is accused of the murder of a hat-check girl, she comes to his aid as a witness. Their mutual attraction is evident, but can […]
Book by Dr. Shrabani Basu and Watch the Film Victoria and Abdul (2017) Directed by Stephen Frears Based on previously unseen diaries and letters, Dr. Shrabani Basu’s book, Victoria & Abdul, reveals how a humble, 24-year-old Indian clerk found his way to Queen Victoria’s heart and rose rapidly through the ranks to become her private Indian secretary and teacher. After a screening of the film, Dr. Basu will join us remotely from London to discuss how […]
Book by Dr. Shrabani Basu and Watch the Film Victoria and Abdul (2017) Directed by Stephen Frears Based on previously unseen diaries and letters, Dr. Shrabani Basu’s book, Victoria & Abdul, reveals how a humble, 24-year-old Indian clerk found his way to Queen Victoria’s heart and rose rapidly through the ranks to become her private Indian secretary and teacher. After a screening of the film, Dr. Basu will join us remotely from London to discuss how […]
While Kelleys Island is only a few miles from the mainland, living on the little Lake Erie island during winter requires meticulous planning to avoid costly, and potentially dangerous situations. In The Island in Winter, Alexi Panehal discusses the various aspects of island life, from the quirky to the cantankerous, the generous to the genial and everything in between. She […]
Truman Capote’s novella comes to life in this stylish romantic drama starring Audrey Hepburn as the unforgettable Holly Golightly. While the film softens some of the darker edges of the original story, it captures its themes of loneliness, identity, and the search for belonging. Iconic fashion, memorable music, and a bittersweet tone have helped make […]
In her dreams, Sybil receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and people travel across the kingdom to learn their futures. But when Sybil's fellow Diviners begin to vanish one by one, she has no choice but to seek help from the one knight whose future is […]
Wayne Stewart tests and expands your knowledge of professional baseball- covering players' careers from draft day, rookie season, the All-Star Games and beyond- with a special focus on important men and moments from Cleveland Guardians history. Stewart has appeared as a guest historian on ESPN, numerous radio shows, television programs and podcasts. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.
Cousins in Crime is the true story of Alfred and Charles Polizzi. After struggling to grow up on the streets of Cleveland at the turn of the century, they became members of the Mayfield Road Mob, an Italian American gang that had formed in Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood. With the help of their new friends, a wealthy lifestyle came easily- until they began running into government agencies. Then they found themselves alone, fighting an uphill battle to remain free. Author Frank Monastra […]
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a fantasy novel by V.E. Schwab about a French woman who makes a Faustian bargain for immortality in 1714, but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets, leading to a life across centuries where she can leave no mark on the world until she meets a man […]
Trace the origins of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 as it made its way across several states and into Ohio, with award winning author, Mark Strecker. Workers pushed back on repeated cuts in wages and hours, unsafe working conditions and job loss, with a work stoppage that paralyzed most of the region’s freight train traffic. What's referred to as America’s first nationwide strike led to a fascinating moment in Ohio history. For more interesting stories about our great state, visit […]
Tiffany Graham Charkosky was eleven years old when her mother, Julie, died. Years later, she discovered the genetic mutation that took her mother had been passed down to Tiffany herself. With prose both lucid and revealing, Tiffany shares her challenging journey forward in Living Proof: How Love Defied Genetic Legacy. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.
Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) is just out of prison and plans the heist of a racetrack, in order to make a “killing” of over two million dollars. Clay puts together a team that includes a collection of film noir icons: Elisha Cook Jr, Coleen Gray and Marie Windsor. Director Kubrick, who also wrote the screenplay, was near beginning his […]