Avalon Free Public Library
@avalonlibrary.bsky.social
The official account of the public library for Avalon in Cape May County, NJ.
Website: www.avalonfreelibrary.org
Blog: AFPLJournal.com
Website: www.avalonfreelibrary.org
Blog: AFPLJournal.com
Crossword 046: December 2025
Our December Crossword puzzle.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Many critics are not sold on "Wicked: For Good", but ours really liked it. What did you think? #movies #MovieSky
Movie Review: Wicked: For Good
Despite mixed reviews, Wicked: For Good delivers a grand, emotional continuation of Elphaba and Glinda’s story, paralleling The Wizard of Oz. With themes of propaganda, striking visuals, and the po…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Do you need some recommendations for things to watch, read, or do this weekend? Our Weekly Wow List is ready with a host of staff picks!
#movies #books #TV #events
#movies #books #TV #events
The Weekly Wow List: 11/21/25
This week’s staff picks highlight upcoming entertainment, including the anticipated film “Wicked: For Good” and David Baldacci’s “Nash Falls”. Community events like Avalon&#…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
One of the best #movies of the year.
Movie Review: If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
A mother’s life unravels under illness, isolation, and surreal tension in Mary Bronstein’s genre-blending film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Rose Byrne delivers a powerhouse performance as Linda, who…
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November 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
One of the best #movies of the year.
Here's a special 2-week #NewBookTuesday post that carries us right through #Thanksgiving! If you need a few moments to yourself amid all the holiday hubbub, we have 19 #books that should help, by authors like @gillymacmillan.bsky.social, @mikelupica.bsky.social, @oliviawrites.bsky.social, & more!
Best New Books: Weeks of 11/18 & 11/25
James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Cynthia Erivo, Sophie Cousens, Gilly MacMillan, Callie Hart, Mike Lupica, and more.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Here's a special 2-week #NewBookTuesday post that carries us right through #Thanksgiving! If you need a few moments to yourself amid all the holiday hubbub, we have 19 #books that should help, by authors like @gillymacmillan.bsky.social, @mikelupica.bsky.social, @oliviawrites.bsky.social, & more!
Looking for some holiday inspiration? Our 2025 gift guide is here :)
The AFPL Holiday Gift Guide 2025
The holiday gift guide showcases 30 exciting ideas ranging from tech gadgets like the Nintendo Switch 2 to nostalgic items such as NES cartridge coasters and unique experiences like A24 memberships…
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November 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Looking for some holiday inspiration? Our 2025 gift guide is here :)
The Stephen King adaptations continue apace. Here are Sean's thoughts on the latest. #movies #MovieSky
Movie Review: The Running Man
Edgar Wright’s latest film, an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man, showcases his trademark style but lacks his usual flair. Set in a dystopian future, it follows Ben Richards,…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Are you looking for something to watch, read, play, or listen to this weekend? Then check out our staff's picks!
The Weekly Wow List: 11/14/25
This weekend offers exciting highlights including Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man, Dan Pelosi’s informal yet delightful dinner party guide, Orville Pec…
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November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Are you looking for something to watch, read, play, or listen to this weekend? Then check out our staff's picks!
"Charming and thought-provoking, #300letters will likely inspire some viewers to reexamine their own relationships and question just how much we can ever truly know a person."
#movies #MovieSky
#movies #MovieSky
Movie Review: #300letters
The Argentinian film #300letters, while marketed as a romantic comedy, is more accurately a drama exploring relationship complexities. Focused on Jero, who discovers his partner Tom’s true fe…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"Charming and thought-provoking, #300letters will likely inspire some viewers to reexamine their own relationships and question just how much we can ever truly know a person."
#movies #MovieSky
#movies #MovieSky
Do you need some entertainment for the weekend? Our newest Weekly Wow List is ready to help, featuring staff picks in #movies, #TV shows, and #music!
The Weekly Wow List: 11/7/25
This week’s staff picks recommend various entertainment options including movies, TV shows, and music. Highlights include the intense drama “Die My Love” featuring Jennifer Lawrence and…
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November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November kicks off with what might be the last really big #NewBookTuesday of 2025! We've picked 22 can't-miss #books by authors like @margaretatwood.bsky.social, @elizkolbert.bsky.social, @charlesfinch.bsky.social, @laurelhightower.bsky.social, @jhr54.bsky.social, @sheldoncosta.bsky.social, + more!
Best New Books: Week of 11/4/25
Michelle Obama, Paul McCartney, Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, Martin Scorsese, Salman Rushdie, Susan Mallery, Marissa Meyer, John Irving, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Kenny Chesney, Elizabeth Kolbert, …
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November 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
November kicks off with what might be the last really big #NewBookTuesday of 2025! We've picked 22 can't-miss #books by authors like @margaretatwood.bsky.social, @elizkolbert.bsky.social, @charlesfinch.bsky.social, @laurelhightower.bsky.social, @jhr54.bsky.social, @sheldoncosta.bsky.social, + more!
In the 1980's, two low-budget horror films were shot here in #CapeMay County. Both are available online should you want to make a Halloween double-feature out of them. But would you? Check out Sean's reviews of each below!
#movies #MovieSky #horror
#movies #MovieSky #horror
Movie Reviews: 2 Cape May County Horrors
Dual reviews of the locally-shot 80’s horror films “Blades” and “The Prowler”.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Our November #crossword puzzle is up! It's got some challenging words, but should still be doable :)
#puzzles #games
#puzzles #games
Crossword 045: November 2025
Our November crossword puzzle.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Our November #crossword puzzle is up! It's got some challenging words, but should still be doable :)
#puzzles #games
#puzzles #games
It's hard to believe it, but October is nearly over! We've got one last #NewBookTuesday for you to close out the month, with 10 excellent new #books by authors like Louise Penny, @zadiesmith.bsky.social, @markzdanielewski.bsky.social, @alixeharrow.bsky.social, @svenbeckert.bsky.social, & more!
Best New Books: Week of 10/28/25
Louise Penny, Anthony Bourdain, Zadie Smith, Catharine Newman, Judd Apatow, Mark Z. Danielewski, and more.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It's hard to believe it, but October is nearly over! We've got one last #NewBookTuesday for you to close out the month, with 10 excellent new #books by authors like Louise Penny, @zadiesmith.bsky.social, @markzdanielewski.bsky.social, @alixeharrow.bsky.social, @svenbeckert.bsky.social, & more!
It's the rare Netflix film to get a wide-ish theatrical release, and Sean says it's well worth seeing that way while you can.
#movies #MovieSky
#movies #MovieSky
Movie Review: Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a visually stunning, emotionally rich adaptation that explores trauma, ethical dilemmas, and societal othering. Despite Netflix’s limited theatrical releases, t…
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October 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It's Friday, so we've got another batch of #StaffPicks for you! What #books, #movies, or #TVShows have you been enjoying lately?
The Weekly Wow List: 10/24/25
The Avalon Free Public Library shares staff picks featuring exciting movies, books, and shows this week. Highlights include Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” the romantic small…
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October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It's Friday, so we've got another batch of #StaffPicks for you! What #books, #movies, or #TVShows have you been enjoying lately?
If you're after something creepy for Halloween or something a little tamer, you'll find great #books in this week's selection of new releases! Ft. Harper Lee, John Grisham, @michaelconnelly.bsky.social, Malala Yousafzai, @joe-hill.bsky.social, @olivieblake.bsky.social, @mcfriendy.bsky.social & more!
Best New Books: Week of 10/21/25
Harper Lee, John Grisham, Michael Connelly, Malala Yousafzai, Joe Hill, Olivie Blake, and more.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If you're after something creepy for Halloween or something a little tamer, you'll find great #books in this week's selection of new releases! Ft. Harper Lee, John Grisham, @michaelconnelly.bsky.social, Malala Yousafzai, @joe-hill.bsky.social, @olivieblake.bsky.social, @mcfriendy.bsky.social & more!
Entertaining enough, but it feels like a missed opportunity. #movies
Movie Review: Good Fortune
Aziz Ansari’s feature debut tackles worker exploitation through comedy, featuring Arj, an unemployed man whose life swaps with a wealthy investor, Jeff. While the film highlights important so…
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October 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Entertaining enough, but it feels like a missed opportunity. #movies
#SpookySeason is in full swing, so maybe you're in need of a movie recommendation or two to help get in the spirit? Then check out Sean's list of the 100 "best" #horror #movies of all time, and feel free to let us know how much you disagree 😉
The 100 Best Horror Movies of All Time
The content reflects on a curated list of notable horror films, emphasizing subjective taste and varied opinions. It showcases a range of films from classics like “The Exorcist” and …
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October 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#SpookySeason is in full swing, so maybe you're in need of a movie recommendation or two to help get in the spirit? Then check out Sean's list of the 100 "best" #horror #movies of all time, and feel free to let us know how much you disagree 😉