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Columbia Inspired

March 2023 Library Corner

Mar 20, 2023 06:38PM ● By Howard County Library System

When Women Invented Television by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong - The author talks about the early days of television and the rise of popular TV programs that defined what America was watching for decades to come. Four women in particular were TV powerhouses and among the pioneers from radio to television as America’s most popular medium of entertainment. 

Recommended by Peter Nguyen, Instructor and Research Specialist











The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu (translated by Ken Liu) - Bounding through the 20th century and different countries, we follow Wang as he discovers a popular and mysterious virtual reality game called "Three Body." Players enter into an open plain with a sun above, accompanied by digital avatars of famous scientists. Wang has to puzzle out the game's meaning amid political and scientific intrigue. 

Recommended by Allison Jessing, Head of Adult Curriculum 










The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam -A young married couple dream up an idea for a social media app, connecting people to personalized rituals.  All you have to do is answer a brief questionnaire. Want a Game of Thrones funeral? No problem. An Odyssey wedding? You got it. While Asha writes the algorithm behind the scenes, Cyrus’s charisma throws him into the spotlight.   The app is an overnight success, earning them millions. But as the pressure builds, will their marriage survive? 

Recommended by Wendy Camassar, Instructor and Research Specialist
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