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Discover a World of News with Press Reader!

23 Apr

Trying to keep up with the news on the local, state, national, and international levels? Do you find yourself being met by paywall every time you decide to check out an article online? Are you unsure of what news outlets to start from? Looking for magazines or periodicals on nature, health, gossip, art, travel, sports, or more? If you are a Hoboken resident with an HPL library card, you can access PressReader through the Hoboken Public Library.

Hoboken Public Library residents can access PressReader from anywhere, offering online access to over 7,000 popular newspapers and magazines covering topics like business, technology, science, design, sports, travel, and more. This includes local newspapers such as the New York Post, Daily News, and El Diario. Users can also access content without logging in when connected to the Wi-Fi network at any of the library buildings.

You can look for the right publication by browsing through media type (newspapers or magazines) or categories (examples include animals and pets; art; business and current affairs; children and tweens; computers and technology; entertainment and TV; fashion; food and drinks; LGBTQ; gaming; health and fitness; music; parenting and family; sports; and travel and culture). You can also find other non-English publications from Asia, Europe, Mexico, and more!

Another reason you might want to take advantage of PressReader is because we might not carry physical copies of certain periodicals. Although we do not have The Economist on our shelves, there are digital copies of the periodical that you can access through PressReader.

You can also customize your selection, especially if you know that you usually gravitate towards certain topics or publications. You can do this by first signing up for your own PressReader account. Then, PressReader will prompt you to choose your favorite topics or publications. It will also suggest other magazines or newspapers that they think you might be interested in. Another convenient feature is that PressReader will notify you if new issues of your favorite or preferred publications have arrived.

In conclusion, PressReader offers Hoboken residents a convenient and expansive way to stay informed on a wide variety of topics from across the globe. Whether you’re looking for the latest local news or a specialized magazine, this digital platform provides free, 24/7 access to thousands of publications, including those you may not find at the library’s physical shelves. With customizable features and notifications, it’s an excellent resource for readers with diverse interests. All you need is a residential Hoboken Public Library card to unlock the world of knowledge and entertainment at your fingertips.

Written by:
Laura Austria
Library Assistant, Information and Digital Services

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Seaside Mysteries: An Island of Suspects and Beyond Paradise Season 2

26 Feb

An Island of Suspects
by Jean-Luc Bannalec
Originally from Paris, Georges Dupin has begun to embrace his new home along the northern coast of France in Brittany. In An Island of Suspects, he heads to the nearby island of Belle-Ile after the body of Patric Provost turns up in the harbor. Provost was universally disliked so there are plenty of suspects despite the small size of the island. Having visited the area of Brittany myself, spending an August there as a teen in Dinard, I found it interesting that Bannalec included unique details about the area such as Dupin enjoying salt marsh lamb, where the lamb is said to be pre-seasoned from eating pastures with high salinity. It gave me lots of moments of nostalgia. Besides background research, Bannalec brings alive the look of the area describing the unique colors and vistas. There is no slow build like some mystery novels where the characters are first introduced before the action; the book thrusts into the case immediately and picks up speed to the dramatic end. Although there are several prior books in the series it is easy to jump in without having read past entries. It reminded me of a classic Agatha Christie novel. Hoboken resident cardholders can stream the 2014 German television adaptation of Bannalec’s Inspector Dupin series from Hoopla.

Beyond Paradise Season 2
I had written previously about Beyond Paradise and the show it spun off from Death in Paradise. In season 2 Humphrey a detective that had been previously stationed on a small French island is now settling in to life on the equal beautiful and prone to quirky crimes, Devon town of Shipton Abbott with his fiancee, cafe owner, Martha. Last season dealt with the stress of infertility possibly causing the end of their relationship, while this season has the couple eagerly looking into the possibility of becoming foster parents. You can stream the 6 episodes of Season 2 along with the the 2023 Christmas Special with your Hoboken Library Card from Kanopy. Episodes include a Murder Mystery Play on a train that becomes the real thing, a psychic whose predictions seem to be coming true, and a case of a disappearing priest. The season finale ends with Humphrey and Martha’s wedding day which of course has some bumps along the road to wedded bliss. The show is if anything even more charming then the first season as it more deeply develops the various characters and their relationships. If you love cozy dramadies than this will be your cup of tea.

Written by:
Aimee Harris
Information and Digital Services Manager

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