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Beautiful Boy (2018, Rated R) tells the real-life story of Nic Sheff, a teen who has a strained relationship with his father David due to his severe drug addiction. Despite Nic's time in rehab, he continues to use drugs including crystal meth. David tries to help his son, but the more he intervenes the worse things get. Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet give stellar performances as the father/son duo, playing their parts with genuine vulnerability. It's a heartbreaking film that sheds light on the harsh realities of addiction and how it can tear a family apart.

You can watch Beautiful Boy on Amazon Prime with one of our Rokus. 

Five years ago, high school student Sal Singh murdered his girlfriend before killing himself. At least, that's what everyone in town believes. Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn't so sure. Even though the case is closed, she dedicates her capstone senior project to clearing Sal's name and uncovering the truth. The more she snoops around, the riskier things become. Someone in town doesn't want Pippa to expose long-kept secrets, and they'll stop at nothing to bring her down. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2019) by Holly Jackson is a fast-paced, engaging, and jaw-dropping teen thriller. The ending is so good you'll never see it coming!

This is the first in a series. Check out Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020) and As Good As Dead (2021) for even more heart-pounding thrills.

Available as an eaudiobook and ebook on eMediaLibrary (Libby). 

Lorde's second studio album Melodrama (2017) is a modern masterpiece. Infused with dreamy electropop beats, it's a raw look at heartbreak and solitude. Lorde flawlessly captures emotions like no one else, and her songwriting is powerful and relatable. Many critics have lauded the album for its honesty and cleverness; it received universal acclaim and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2018 Grammys. Standout tracks are "Writer in the Dark," "Hard Feelings/Loveless," and "Liability," but every song is catchy and meaningful; there isn't a single skip.

Listen to the album on Hoopla today.

Created by Mindy Kaling, this coming-of-age tv series is loosely bases on Kaling's childhood experiences. The story focuses on Devi Vishwakumar, a 15-year-old Indian-American Tamil girl from Los Angeles. Devi endures a traumatic year after the loss of her father, and things aren't much better for her at school. She wants to change her social status, but that proves to be difficult. We follow Devi as she deals with her grief, identity, and various family/friend relationships (including a potential romance with her high school crush). While there are serious aspects of the show, it is also full of Kaling's signature wit and humor. It is utterly charming, clever, and sweet.

You can watch two seasons of Never Have I Ever (2020, TV-14) on Netflix with one of our Rokus.

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Do you love charming cozy mysteries with fun characters? Then you have to check out The Ice Cream Parlor Mystery Series by Abby Collette! The first book, A Deadly Inside Scoop (2020), introduces us to Bronwyn Crewse, a recent graduate who has just taken over her family's ice cream shop in Ohio. Things are off to a rocky start when Bronwyn finds a dead body in the snow on re-opening day. The victim is a man who had a known feud with the Crewse family, and Bronwyn's father is the prime suspect.

The second book in the series, A Game of Cones (2021), features more mishaps; between Bronwyn's best friend being blamed for another killing in town to her stubborn aunt who's determined to take over the ice cream shop, Bronwyn can't seem to catch a break. But she'll stop at nothing to protect the people and parlor she loves.

The third book, A Killer Sundae, will be released in 2022 and continue the adventures of these quirky and loveable characters.

Listen to the audiobooks now on Hoopla.

Looking for more cozy mysteries? Check out the booklist on our website or eMediaLibrary.

Celebrate Halloween early with this teen slasher film based on the books by beloved author R.L. Stine. This is the first installment of a trilogy that follows a group of teens who are terrorized by an evil ancient spirit that has plagued their town for centuries. At first, Deena Johnson doesn't believe in the town witch; that is until her ex-girlfriend Sam accidentally disturbs the witch's grave following a car crash. The witch is furious and will stop at nothing until she gets revenge, no matter how brutal. The film does a great job honoring its source material and has an impressive, committed cast. If you're looking for horror/suspense mixed with 90's nostalgia, then this one's for you.

You can watch Fear Street Part 1: 1994 (2021, Rated R) on Netflix with one of our Rokus.

Watch Uncut Gems (2020, Rated R) on DVD or Blu-Ray today.