Week Three Prompt Response (Cont'd)
6. Patron seeks recent literary book that has been turned into a movie.
Hidden Figures (2016) by Margot Lee Shetterly portrays three female African American mathematicians employed at NASA, crossing the traditional professional gender roles. The novel was made into a motion picture in 2017.
Live By Night (2016) by Dennis Lehane describes the dangerous and riveting life of a petty thief turned rum runner in the Prohibition Era. Live By Night was released in theaters on January 13, 2017.
12 Strong (2017) by Doug Stanton launches the true-life story of the Horse Soldiers, an elite special force, quest against war-engulfed Afghanistan immediately following the events of 9/11. 12 Strong is set to be released as a motion picture on January 19, 2018.
Every Day (2013) by David Levithan is a creative and engaging story of a teen who wakes up every morning in a different body, faced with a different life, every day. A copes and endures by avoiding attachment and interference, until he wakes one morning and meets someone he truly wants to know. Every Day is scheduled to open in theaters February 23, 2018.
7. Patron seeks a thriller novel that does not contain foul language and sex scenes, but is fast paced.
Seven Wonders (2014) by Ben Mezrich is a complex adventure thriller similar to Indiana Jones and The DaVinci Code style of plot. Jack Grady, an anthropologist, searches for his brother's killer, uncovers a road map that may lead to the Garden of Eden and reveals the mystery that links the Seven Wonders of the world. Conspiracy, mystery and truths propel this fast paced storyline.
The Thieves of Darkness: A Thriller (2010) by Richard Doetsch tracks Michael St. Pierre, a reformed master thief as he sets off to rescue his friend from death and imprisonment in a desert prison. The fast paced, complex storyline propels the race for ancient artifacts, the sought after freedom from the Middle Eastern prison and St. Pierre's transition from criminal reform back to lawlessness to save his friends. This book was listed as a "clean read" on Goodreads.
Excellent job using resources to answer the questions! Full points! You did a wonderful job outlining the steps you took to satisfy the readers queries! I also liked that you included descriptions on the recommended books!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I tried to answer the prompt how I would discuss the question with the patron. I think the patron will want to not only know the suggested title, but, why I suggested that title. This prompt...well...prompted many additional readers advisory questions. I'm anxious to refine and improve my technique to make it more accurate and efficient.
ReplyDeletethank you.