1) “Crossings” by Ben Goldfarb, $30
2) “Elk Love” by Lynne Spriggs O’Connor, $17.95
3) “Eager” by Ben Goldfarb, $17.95
4) “The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson, $35
5) “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt, $29.99
6) “True West” by Betsy Gaines Quammen, $19.95
7) “Day Hikes Around Bozeman” by Robert Stone, $15.95
8) “The 7 1/2 of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton, $16.99
9) “Birds of Montana” by Stan Tekiela, $16.95
10) “The Lost Journals of Sacajewea” by Debra Magpie Earling, $26
“Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance
“Zappa” (June 30)
This feature documentary takes an in-depth look into the private life and work of American musician, composer, and bandleader Frank Zappa. It explores his rich, often controversial musical career and features unfettered access to the Zappa vault and archival footage
Keith and Sherri Papini’s seemingly idyllic family life is shattered when Sherri vanishes from their northern California neighborhood, triggering a frenzied search that becomes news around the world. With unprecedented access to Sherri’s family and friends — as well as the investigators who struggled for six years to solve the mystery of her disappearance — this limited docuseries intimately explores the jaw-dropping revelations of a relationship that wasn’t what it seemed.
BY JAY BOBBIN
“The Batman” (Available Now)
Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman, striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies amongst the city’s corrupt network of officials and high‐profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens. When a killer targets Gotham’s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World’s Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters both friends and foes.
Viewers who enjoy watching Seth Meyers in the wee hours will be glad to know he’ll be staying there, at least for a while.
In February, the “Saturday Night Live” alum marked his 10th anniversary as the sly, witty host of NBC’s weeknight program, “Late Night With Seth Meyers.” He’ll be continuing to preside over that show’s mix of topical humor, interviews and musical performances, since he recently signed a deal to continue with it through 2028. The extension of his contract also covers his producing other content for the NBC Universal-owned group of platforms. However, “Late Night” will be without regular appearances by its musical 8G Band beginning next season.
Having scored multiple Primetime Emmy nominations for “Late Night” and its digital spinoff, “Corrections,” the droll Meyers has certainly gotten his audience accustomed to what to expect from him and his staff. He differs from other talk show hosts by delivering his monologue (as well as the typically related segment “A Closer Look”) from behind his desk, while others usually stand center-stage to make their opening jokes.
Drilling down humorously on subjects of the day has been one of Meyers’ strongest suits for some time. It’s an art he honed during his tenure as the anchor (initially sharing that job with Amy Poehler, then with Cecily Strong just before he left the show) and head writer of the headline-spoofing “Saturday Night Live” feature “Weekend Update.” He reportedly held out from signing a new contract for “SNL” until he was assured a regular on-camera “Update” role.
A past host of such events as The Primetime Emmy Awards and The ESPY Awards, Meyers also continues to do live performances in and
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (Available Now)
High school student Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) wants a day off from school and he’s developed an incredibly sophisticated plan to pull it off. He talks his friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) into heading to Chicago for the day. While they are taking in what the city has to offer, school principal Ed Rooney (Jeffrey Jones) is convinced that Ferris is, not for the first time, playing hooky for the day and is hell-bent on catching him out.
around his other duties, and those who attend those appearances get the up-to-the-moment relevance they anticipate from him. And thanks to his re-upping with NBC, he’ll keep reinforcing that expectation for some time to come.
Birthdate: Dec. 28, 1973
Birthplace: Evanston, Ill.
Current residences: New York and Connecticut
Marital status: Married to attorney Alexi Ashe; they have two sons and a daughter
Movie credits include: “Bros,” “Late Night,” “The Interview,” “New Year’s Eve,” “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” “MacGruber,” “Spring Breakdown,” “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” “American Dreamz,” “Perception,” “See This Movie”
Other television credits include: “Saturday Night Live,” “The Amber Ruffin Show” (as executive producer), “Mapleworth Murders” (as executive producer), “American Auto,” “Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby,” “Crashing,” “A.P. Bio” (as executive producer), “This Is Us,” “Documentary Now!” (as co-creator, writer and executive producer), “Lady Dynamite,” “Difficult People,” “Portlandia,” “The Awesomes” (as creator, writer and executive producer), “The Office,” “The Mindy Project,” “Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday,” “Spin City” Education: Edgewood Elementary School (Okemos, Mich.), Manchester High School West (Manchester, N.H.), Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.)
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Sunday is the last day of June: It’s also ROCK & GEM DAY!
The Library will truly ROCK on Sunday, 1–4:30 p.m. There will be a search for garnets, and a short dig for treasures. Everyone can learn about the Mohs Hardness Scale, which helps identify minerals, which comes in handy while one is looking for gold. Lapidary artists will demonstrate how to cut and polish rocks on various pieces of equipment and turn them into beautiful things. And to continue the theme, concoct edible, exploding pop rock candy in the Kitchen Table from 2-4 p.m. For more information, please call 406-582-2410 or visit bozemanlibrary.org. Rock on!
The Armor of Light by Ken Follett. Fiction — ”The Armor of Light” takes place in the years 1792–1824 in Kingsbridge, the same fictional English town in “The Pillars of the Earth.” “Pillars…” was published thirty years ago. This is the 5th book in the series, and it takes place in the time of Napoleon and the invention of the Spinning Jenny. Both events change the world profoundly.
Pandora’s Box: How Guts, Guile, and Greed Upended TV by Peter Biskino. Nonfiction — Cultural critic Peter Biskind turns his eye toward the new golden age of television, based on interviews with executives, writers, showrunners, directors, and actors. Was a Pandora’s Box was sparked by the fall of playit-safe network TV and the rise of boundary-busting cable, then streaming?
Spillane: King of Pulp Fiction: a Biography by Max Allan
Collins & James L. Traylor. There has never been a full-length biography of Mickey Spillane — until now. Who was the author who pretty much invented private eye novels featuring Mike Hammer? The authors are longtime collaborator Max Collins, and well-known Pulp-fiction scholar and Spillane fan James L. Traylor.
FOR THE KIDDOS
Zombie Train by David Macinnis Gill. The Zombie Apocalypse has begun. What do a few clever middle school students do? They cobble together a railroad train — and run it in a loop around many western states. The train is home, fortress, science lab and escape hatch. But those Zombies want in.
Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell. Cornbread is a nice little mouse who dresses in tweed and gets an invitation to a Gala at a Museum. This is very exciting to Cornbread, who invites his friend Poppy along and things just get better and better from there.
Baby Be by Alison McGhee and Sena Qualls. Father’s Day just passed, and this book keeps celebrating many different Dads who all teach and model and repeat the same thing over and over to their children: Be who you are. The poetry and the pictures are so joyful you can read it many times over.
“Shark Beach With Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast” (July 1)
Kicking off National Geographic’s 2024 Sharfest, this new installment of “Shark Beach” follows actor Anthony Mackie as he navigates the waterways of New Orleans, where he was born and raised. As Mackie explores the growing rumors that shark encounters may be on the rise in the Gulf of Mexico, he works with a team of experts, consulting the latest in scientific research, to find better ways for humans and sharks to coexist in the waters surrounding Louisiana.
“Bluey Minisodes” (July 3)
Bringing more tail-wagging fun and heartwarming stories to families, seven brand-new “Bluey Minisodes” make their debut. Further exploring the beloved world of “Bluey,” the smash-hit Australian children’s series about the adventures of blue heeler pup Bluey and her family, these new shorts, running one to three minutes each, highlight funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo, leaning into playful interactions and games.
You’ve probably heard of Mark Wahlberg and his brother Donnie, too. But this time, older brother Paul steals the show, serving up some good, hot eats in Season 1 of this reality series from 2014. Even with the full support of his family, Paul still faces daily challenges running Wahlburgers — the Boston-based burger joint that bears their family’s infamous moniker. The series follows Paul and the family as they are caught up in a whirlwind of bustling kitchens, an impending expansion and everything in between.
Based on Rudyard Kipling’s book, this classic Disney animated film follows Mowgli (Bruce Reitherman), an abandoned child raised by wolves, who has his peaceful existence threatened by the return of the man-eating tiger Shere Khan (George Sanders). Facing certain death, Mowgli must overcome his reluctance to leave his wolf family and return to the “man village.” But he is not alone on his quest: Aided by Bagheera the panther (Sebastian Cabot) and the carefree bear Balloo (Phil Harris), he braves the jungle’s many perils.
“Sausage Party: Foodtopia” - Season 1 (Prime Video — July 11, Series Premiere)
Based off the 2016 animated feature “Sausage Party,” this animated series follows Frank (Seth Rogen), Brenda (Kristen Wiig), Barry (Michael Cera) and Sammy (Edward Norton) as they try to build their own food society. David Krumholtz, Will Forte, Sam Richardson, Natasha Rothwell and Yassir Lester also voice star.
Questions:
1) Who voiced Benjamin Franklin in the educational animated series “Liberty’s Kids”?
2) Who won an Emmy for his portrayal of America’s second president in the HBO miniseries “John Adams?”
3) Who portrayed George Washington in the 2000 film “The Crossing?”
4) In an episode of “Family Ties,” which founding father gets some writing advice from Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox)?
5) In which year did Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” (currently streaming on Disney+) first debut on Broadway?
BY JAY BOBBIN
One of the true Warner Bros. classics, “Yankee Doodle Dandy” — which Turner Classic Movies gives its traditional holiday showing Thursday, July 4 — is the 1942 biography of “born on the Fourth of July” (though his birthdate actually was July 3, 1878) showman George M. Cohan, It boasts one of screen history’s truly iconic performances, and James Cagney was rightfully awarded an Oscar for it. He does alternately energetic and, particularly in the picture’s home stretch, quietly affecting work.
The film was released just a few months before Cohan’s death, and it’s been said that he saw and enjoyed Cagney’s portrayal of him, though he initially preferred Fred Astaire to play him. Cohan’s sister Josie is played by Jeanne Cagney, sta r Cagney’s real-life sibling; Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, George Tobias, Rosemary DeCamp and Richard Whorf (who was later a prolific television director) also are in director Michael Curtiz’s (“Casablanca”) cast, but there’s no debating that this is James Cagney’s show first and foremost.
Golf fans are in for a treat this week as 15-yearold sensation Miles Russell prepares to make his PGA Tour debut at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, June 27-30 at Detroit’s own Detroit Golf Club. The tournament broadcasts live on CBS.
As the PGA Tour heads to Detroit, all eyes will be on Russell, the youngest champion in Junior Players Championship history. Now, as one of the youngest players to ever make the PGA Tour cut, the Jacksonville Beach, Florida, native is set to make his pro golf debut in a highly competitive tournament.
“Ever since I first started playing golf, my dream has been to compete on the PGA Tour and test my game against the best players,” Russell said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to making the most of the experience later this month.”
Leading up to his debut, Russell was the American Junior Golf Association player of the year in 2023. In 2024, Russell has continued his impressive play, posting a 5-under 66 at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in April, finishing the final round on an impressive run with seven birdies in 10 holes, making him the youngest player to complete a top25 finish on either the PGA Tour or the Korn Ferry Tour since at least 1983.
While much of the focus will be on the 15-year-old phenom Russell, Rickie Fowler will try to defend his Rocket Mortgage Classic title. However, this season has seen Fowler struggle considerably since winning at the Detroit Golf Club in 2023.
Speaking to reporters at the Rocket Mortgage Classic media day, Fowler remained optimistic as he looks to become the first two-time champion at the tournament.
“A lot comes down to process and having self-belief. Things have been very close,” Fowler said via Zoom. “We’ve had a lot of good rounds. I just haven’t been able to piece them together and put a good week together,” said Fowler.
Full name: Miles Russell
Birthdate: Nov. 1, 2008
Birthplace: Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Height/weight: 5-6/116 pounds
Honors and achievements: Boys Junior PGA Championship winner (2023), The Junior PLAYERS Championship winner (2023), Raised $64,000 for Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation
“I say it tongue-in-cheek, like ‘oh my gosh I can’t believe I said it,’ but also glad that I did,” Hill said. “I would not be here if I did not ask for help.”
Mountains & Manuscripts grew out of Hill’s desire to pass on the sense of support and community she initially received, and that she has cultivated over the past few years.
“For many, if you do it solo, it feels very isolated,” Hill said of writing. “But I feel like when you find a community, you get to share your tragedies, your grief, your trauma, you get the support, the friendship and the help you need.”
For Mountains & Manuscripts, nearly 20 authors, as well as a support staff of Hill’s neighbors and friends, spent four days in the Bridger Mountains at Hardscrabble Ranch, www. hardscrabbleranch.com, up Brackett Creek. Activities included workshops and writing exercises, like sprints, but was as much about camaraderie as it was work. The retreat, Hill said, was never meant to be a boot camp wherein the contributing authors put noses to the grindstone and brag on page counts. She wanted to give them a break. Participants threw hatchets at targets in the woods, did morning yoga in the barn and Western-themed
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karaoke at night.
“This is a retreat,” Hill said. “This is a vacation for you to be inspired, to write, to relax, to chill and to talk to everybody in real life that we talk to online.”
Mountains & Manuscripts’ loose schedule allowed for lots of leaning into those connections, with two hour meal blocks and plenty of down time to allow for writing or conversations about plot holes or writing struggles that eventually devolved into raunchier topics.
The indie publishing world can be a tight-knit community, Hill explained. While not all of the authors had met in person before the retreat, many of them have become friends over the internet.
Participants included Chicagoan Jillian Lainey, who, inspired by living in Nashville, writes romances with country singers as the love interest.
“I’m starting to do every part of this process myself,” Lainey said. “So having these girls in my corner has been everything and getting to meet them has been so much better.”
Amy Tackett is a psychological thriller writer from Ohio, who channeled her own experience in journalism school into a book with an investigative reporter receiving a mysterious invitation.
Tackett describes the book as “The Great Gatsby” meets “Carrie.”
Krystal Sandoval, also from
Last Canto of the Dead: An Outlaw Saints Novel by Daniel Jose Older. Fiction — There’s a mystery in the ancient times. The two teenagers are outlaw saints — is that a thing? It’s sort of like being a good person and a villain at the same time. Trying to solve this mystery creates quite an adventure in a fantasy world that is very interesting and detailed.
The Teen Witches’ Guide to Manifesting: Discover the Secret Forces of the Universe ... And Unlock Your Own Hidden Power! Nonfiction. Full disclosure — one need not be a witch to benefit from this book. This illustrated series is for teens who are curious about meditation, manifesting, visualization techniques, affirmations and mindset changes. Bewitching!
Gather by Kenneth M. Cadow.
Chicago, will release her debut novel “SunnyDays” in November. Emmalee Nielson is somewhere around Chapter 10 of her debut. Madison Noelle, from Utah, turned the book she had worked on as a 17-year-old into her first novel, aging up the characters and using some of the scenes she wrote as flashbacks. Elle Jordan, from Colorado, is finishing a series, but then has plans to turn to one of her favorite reading topics: aliens.
Hill focuses on women’s fiction, with her latest works leaning into romantic comedy filled with memorable and quirky characters.
Each woman of the group brought a unique perspective, with interests ranging from steamy bodice-rippers to alien abductions, or some combination of the two. They happily shared experience and expertise. And they seemed as open as a table of women, with easy conversations about tampons and sex amid the more serious writing topics.
You would never guess, Hill commented, gesturing to a full table of beautifully animated women mid conversation, are introverts. But with the mountains, the manuscripts and each other, they have found their voices.
For more information, visit www.authorchristinahill.com or find Mountains & Manuscripts on Instagram @moutains. manuscripts.
Fiction — This book is a debut novel that was a National Book Award Finalist. Generally, that indicates quality. Summary: A resourceful, isolated teenage boy in rural Vermont struggles to hold on to the family home while his mom recovers from addiction. Many, many parallels for rural kids in this moving and true-to-life story.
The Montana History Portal Bozeman Public Library is
proud to offer this online source for digital collections relating to Montana’s cultural heritage. These collections attempt to document and preserve the Montana experience. Access is free and open through bozemanlibrary.org. Many of the items stored in the Portal are digitized copies of historic material. Some items are contemporary. All serve as a resource for education, business, pleasure, and lifelong learning. Contents may include
maps, copies of photographs, rare books, historic documents, diaries, oral histories, audio and video clips, paintings, illustrations and art. Type in your last name, or your mother’s maiden name or your own maiden name and see what happens. There are buried Treasure state treasures to be found in the Portal.
Beth Boyson is a Programming Librarian and Cataloger at Bozeman Public Library. She can be reached through the Library website at www.bozemanlibrary.org.
“Exploding Kittens” - Season 1 (Netflix — July 12, Series Premiere)
Based on the hit card game, this new animated comedy sees God (Tom Ellis) get fired and sent to Earth to reconnect with humanity. The catch? He’s trapped in the body of a chubby house cat. As part of his rehabilitation, he moves in with a dysfunctional family and tries to solve their problems, but ends up spending a lot of time chasing laser pointers. And to top it off, Godcat’s next-door neighbor, who is also a cat, turns out to be none other than his nemesis, the Antichrist.
Questions:
1) Before his record-breaking soccer career began - this 13-year-old signed his first contract on a napkin. Who is he?
2) Winning the 1997 Australian Open at the age of 16who is the youngest winner of a Grand Slam tournament (in the Open Era)?
3) Dubbed “The Next One” as a child - which hockey superstar began his major-junior career at 16 with the Rimouski Oceanic?
4) Straight out of high school and into the NBA - which St. Vincent - St. Mary High School star was drafted first overall in the NBA Draft?
5) At age 14, she became the first gymnast in Olympic history to be awarded a perfect judges score of 10.0. Who is she?
6) Nicknamed the “Baltimore Bullet” - who made their U.S. Olympic debut at the age of 15?
7) Before the championships and accolades, this five-yearold was demonstrating his putting skills to the viewers of “That’s Incredible!” - who is he?
8) Prior to rewriting the Formula One record-book, which driver made his F1 debut before even officially owning his own drivers license?
9) Which future National League MVP would make his MLB debut at age 19 on April 28, 2012 at Dodger Stadium?
10) Signing with the LPGA on October 5, 2005 - which golfer joined the professional tour at age 15?
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