Getting into the tabletop roleplaying game hobby can feel a little daunting. This is often due to complexity or expense, with some games requiring multiple books and supplemental material. The Peabody Institute of Danvers roleplaying game collection is a fantastic resource for new players. Not only can they try these games for free, but we…
Looking for some family friendly entertainment on hot summer nights? The Peabody Institute of Danvers has a selection of animated movies and television shows that appeal to all ages. Gravity Falls: Six Strange Tales Gravity Falls: Even Stranger Gravity Falls: The Complete Series Gravity Falls is one of those rare shows combining light hearted humor…
Find these books and more in Patrick’s display on the 3rd floor: What Science Has Done: A Miscellany of the Unusual and Amazing. Tyson, Neil deGrasse Astrophysics for people in a hurry Summary:"The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within…
The Peabody Institute of Danvers not only has superhero graphic novels, but a growing collection of non-fiction titles. These books use sequential art to make complex topics more accessible. They work especially well with reluctant readers. Make no mistake; these books are complex, funny, and smart. Several of the titles have even made it onto…
April showers bring May flowers. This year April and May bring four new Roleplaying games to the Peabody Institute of Danvers. Call of Cthulhu, a horror RPG with strong ties to the New England Area. FATE, a unique rules light system that focuses on the narrative of the game. Monster of the Week, another rules…
First published in 1974, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is the predecessor to electronic role-playing games like Diablo, Skyrim, World of Warcraft, and more. In a game of D&D one person takes the role of the Dungeon Master, acting as storyteller and referee. Characters and monsters controlled by the Dungeon Master are called Non-Player Characters or…
When Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 there was mixed reaction among fans. Some were concerned about changes Disney might make, others looked forward to new hands on the franchise. In 2014 Star Wars fandom felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I…
In 2015 Marvel Comics began releasing a series of Star Wars comics under two core titles: Star Wars and Darth Vader. These have been expanded to cover characters from Star Wars Rebels and The Force Awakens. Star Wars: Darth Vader Taking place between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, these graphic novels show…
COMICS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND POPULAR CULTURE Most of us have heard of comics and graphic novels, but what are they really? Comics and graphic novels are a form of Sequential Art. They are a series of illustrations read in a specific order. Manga is a form of sequential art that is read left to…