Select language, opens an overlay
0 messages from the library
  • General Recommendations
  • Staff-Created List

PACL Staff's Best of 2024

We hope everyone enjoyed reading, listening and watching to lots of content this year. Our staff certainly did, and we rounded up our favorites reads, listens & watches to share with our community.

User from Palo Alto City Library

49 items

  • "If Stephen King had written Cormac McCarthy’s The Road you would arrive at something like this book. Throw in a little Bird Box and just a pinch of A Quiet Place. Despite borrowing heavily from many properties this novel is infused with a strange…
    Book, 2024Devon, England : Ritual Limited, 2024.
  • Becks, Adult Services Librarian
    Blu-ray Disc, 2024[Hollywood, California] : Warner Bros., [2024]
  • "This second novel by Gonzalez is an incredible story, following a Latina's experience in a graduate art program at an Ivy League school. Raquel turns her dissertation into a discovery of a very talented artist, Anita, who was brutally murdered a…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Flatiron Books, 2024.
  • "This novel will keep your attention as the narrator leads you through the path Miranda must take to learn the truth about her family history. Meyerson has created a sensitive and well orchestrated story about how secrets, even ones that are based…
    Downloadable Audiobook, 2018[United States] : Harlequin Enterprises, Limited, 2018.
  • "Two accidental friends build something wonderful together and even though it all comes tumbling down, they collaborate and start over again. This picture book celebrates creative partnerships and the frustration and challenges that come up when…
    Book, 2024New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2024]
  • "The Rinconada Library's book discussion group isn't named Pageturners for nothing. Our first selection was Mike's first book, Bit Flip. Mike graciously attended our meeting to talk to us about it. When Pageturners read Burner, Mike returned to talk…
    Book, 2024[Place of publication not identified] : SparkPress, 2024.
  • "This is an unforgettable story of a woman who helped change the world. This Academy Award-nominated documentary for Best Documentary is a must-watch." Valeh, Supervising Librarian
    DVD, 2020[Washington, DC] : National Geographic, [2020]
  • "Rebel factions aiming to overthrow the President are on their way to DC. An aspiring photojournalist teams up with experienced wartime photographer Lee, hoping to reach the White House to get the scoop. Fiction, but doesn't feel like it." Marleah,…
    Blu-ray Disc, 2024Santa Monica, California : Lionsgate, [2024]
  • "There was so much buzz about this series that I had to read it this year. My absolute favorite of this series is A Court of Silver Flames. Nesta's struggle between light and dark is something that I think we all can identify with. I enjoyed seeing…
    Book, 2021New York : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021.
  • "A solid collection of the folk musician's most well-known songs. For anyone who found this past year to be challenging, John Denver's voice and lyrics provide sweet nostalgia and comfort." Priya, Adult Services Librarian
    Music CD, 2004New York, NY : RCA/BMG, [2004]
  • "This movie brings together two iconic antiheroes in an epic adventure to save their worlds. Its action packed and crazy fun, balancing clever humor and a lifetime of past regrets that Marvel fans will love." Reshard, Supervising Librarian
    Blu-ray Disc, 2024Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2024]
  • Barbara, Library Services Manager
    DVD, 2012[London] : BBC Video ; Burbank, Calif. : Distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Warner Home Video, [2012, 2005]
  • "Ethan Hawke embraces his inner canine as Johannes, a dog that runs around the park and reports any anomalies to the bison. The print book includes gorgeous illustrations, but Hawke's narration is worth the list." Marleah, Supervising Librarian
    eBook, 2023New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2023]
  • Kevin, Library Associate
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024]
  • "This science fiction middle grade book by one of my favorite Filipina authors, Erin Entrada Kelly. This book is set in 1999 and I loved reading about all the nostalgia of that period in time - objects, clothing, slang. It includes the big Y2K…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2024.
  • "This year I embarked on a journey into the romantasy (or romantic fantasy) genre, starting with Fourth Wing. I must say, it was very difficult to put this book down. Dragons, romance, political intrigue, and brutal life-or-death stakes - this book…
    Book, 2023Shrewsbury, PA : Red Tower Books, an imprint of Entangled Publishing, LLC, 2023.
  • "I missed this one on the big screen last year, but was so hyped to catch it when it was re-released for Godzilla's 70th anniversary. This movie was quite a beautiful origin story of one pop culture's most terrifying creatures. The production of…
    Blu-ray Disc, 2024[Tokyo, Japan] : Toho Studio, [2024]
  • "This is a modern reimagining of Little Women, with a unique twist. The book explores themes of loss, redemption, family bonds, and relationships, focusing on the complexities of love and connection in today’s world." Weili, Library Clerk
    Book, 2023New York : The Dial Press, [2023]
  • Hidden Potential

    the Science of Achieving Greater Things

    Grant, Adam, 1981-
    "This book helped me teach my daughters how to play chess and now they love playing!" Kevin, Library Associate
    Book, 2023[New York, NY] : Viking, [2023]
  • "In a year full of amazing pop album releases, this one really stood out for me. The lyrics, musical composition and Billie's voice just combined to make a deep thoughtful pop album that will stay with me for quite some time." RuthAnn, Library…
    Downloadable Music, 2024[United States] : Darkroom/Interscope Records, 2024.