It's O Week at AFTRS and the library has sprung to life. When you come in to visit us you'll see the brand new visual installation titled "2021 Vision", which is all about fortune telling and predictions for the new you in this new year. We hope you have your best year yet, filled with inspiring viewing, and in your immediate future you might want to check out these six new-releases that got the team talking over the summer break....
"We Are Who We Are lets us into the lives of a group of teenage friends living on a US military base in Italy. This coming-of-age drama series particularly concentrates on two teenagers as they go on a journey of self-discovery and experiment with their gender expression and their sexuality. The show focuses little on the dialogue, and instead relies heavily on the detailed aesthetics to express who these characters are and what they are going through," (Laura, Resource Access Librarian).
Search Party, Season 4. "I love this psycho show! Season 4 just “dropped” (as the kids say) and I didn’t think it could get any crazier, but between the solitary confinement felt room (it’s hard to explain) and brainwashing dolls (stay with me!) I feel like I just od’ed on adderall! Let me back up and explain the basic plot: A group of self-centred, airheaded millennials, led by Dory Sief (Alia Shawkat) investigate the disappearance of a former acquaintance. And things go horrrrrrrrribly awry. Yes you will feel anxious, exasperated, and dumbfounded, but you’ll also be laughing really really hard!" (Raquel, User Experience Librarian).
"Based on the beloved historical romance novels by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton is a must for any romantic. Set during the height of regency England, we follow the adventures of the Bridgerton family as eldest daughter, Daphne, is presented for her first season on the marriage mart, where she meets Simon Bassett, the Duke of Hastings and they set about to fool the Ton that they are in love. The show delightfully blends elements from both regency and modern times, spectacular costume and set design and gratuitous sex scenes that rivals Game of Thrones so that even the most cynical will enjoy this romantic romp," (Hayley, Library Supervisor).
"At the beginning of the 80s five young people move to the city and start their lives in a share house in London. Before long there are rumours of a virus that's destroying lives. It's a Sin follows the friends as they navigate the reality of the rise of the unknown virus. It takes an honest look at themes of ignorance, intolerance, love and loss. With rich and funny characters and moments of both complete joy and total sadness it's a valuable exploration of the AIDS crisis throughout the decade," (Jessica, Curriculum Liaison Librarian).
"Based on the novels of Robyn Carr, Virgin River is a heartfelt romance series, it follows a young midwife (Mel) who moves to a small town, Virgin River, after a tragic loss. It’s a journey of healing and rediscovery. This is a relaxing series for a Sunday afternoon, it will leave you feeling like you have been on a mini-break," (Candis, Curriculum Liaison Librarian).
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. "This documentary series is based on Michelle McNamara’s true crime book of the same name. It follows the history of the Golden State Killer in California, as well as McNamara’s obsession with the then-unsolved case. McNamara passed away in 2016 and her book was published posthumously in 2018, several months before the case was finally solved. What sets this series apart is that it’s simultaneously a gripping true crime story, a portrait of a writer and a study of obsession, and it all makes for fascinating viewing," (Frazer, Collection Development Librarian).
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