Staffers recommend media for summer

“On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” tells the story of a Vietnamese American boy raised in the U.S. by his mother and grandmother, both of whom are still haunted by the Vietnam War. The novel is written as a letter of memories from the narrator, nicknamed “Little Dog,” to his illiterate mother, who struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. The story is separated into non-chronological...

Video-game developer Tango Gameworks is best known for its survival and horror games. However, the game studio’s most recent release, Hi-Fi Rush, marks a notable step away from its previous titles, as a fast-paced, energetic action game set in a vibrant, futuristic world. Chai, an aspiring rockstar with a paralyzed right arm, arrives at the headquarters of a mega-corporation to volunteer for a cybernetic...

While most movies tackling basketball phenom Michael Jordan focus on his outstanding abilities on the court, “Air” tells the story of Jordan’s famed shoe deal with Nike. Today, he is widely regarded as the “best to ever lace up,” but when he was coming into the league, he was nothing more than another novice. “Air” follows the story of the Nike executive who took a chance on an upstart...