2024 Book & Movie List
June
Grandma Gatewood's Walk
Emma Gatewood’s spirit of adventure inspired this books addition into the Good Noodle Book Library. She didn’t hold herself back from hiking the Appalachian Trail (three times!) because of her age or any other shortcomings.
We added this movie to the Good Noodle Movie Library because of its imagination and optimism. A big theme in the movie is how honesty is sometimes more important than being right.
May
A Sand County Almanac
The monthly changes of the Wisconsin countryside as told by Aldo Leopold—the father of wildlife management
The Wizard of Oz
A girl and her dog are transported to the magical Land of Oz by a tornado where they embark on a quest with their new friends to find the Wizard who can return her home, and fulfill her friends wishes.
April
Mushrooming Without Fear
An easy to understand guide on whether certain kinds of mushrooms are safe to eat or not, given by an expert (with clear pictures)!
An aging professor reflects on the way he lived his life while traveling to accept an award. Chosen because of the overarching themes of life and love.
March
The Secret Garden
The story of a spoiled, ill tempered child learning to live differently because of her efforts to restore a hidden garden in secret.
A humble couple of childless farmers are blessed with a mysterious baby who grows as fast as a bamboo chute. The story follows the baby throughout one full year.
February
White Fang
The life of White Fang (part dog, part wolf), and all of the hardships and victories he faces in the North.
The story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies, and friends in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
January
A Calendar of Wisdom
Banned for nearly a century, and recently rediscovered. A daily guide that illuminates the path of a life worth living.
A story of evolution. After uncovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, a spacecraft manned by two men and the supercomputer, HAL 9000, are sent to Jupiter to find its origins.
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Good Noodle of the Month - June
In his late teens and early twenties, Joe served in the Korean War throughout the early 1950’s. Upon returning from war, he met and married his wife, Patti. Together, they started a family. By the 1970’s, he helped popularize rendezvous events in Mahoning and Columbiana County (pre-1840 living history reenactments)! During this time, he also helped found the Salem Italian American Club! For years, he volunteered with the Men’s Garden Club to help teach children how to garden! Meanwhile, he taught himself how to oil paint and wood carve, and is currently a member of the National Woodcarvers Association. He regularly gifts his works of art to neighbors, friends and family. Today, Joe is a father of four, a grandfather of twelve, and a great grandfather of six – soon to be eight! If all of this isn’t impressive enough, Joe has also recently taken up learning how to play the ukulele, and is learning Tai Chi. Joe is a very kindhearted person, an excellent role model, and most importantly, a lifelong learner. We’re truly honored to not only know him, but to also be able to call him an official Good Noodle.