|
|
|
|
| SPONSORED BY INGRAM CONTENT GROUP |
|
|
|
|
 Best Databases of 2017 By LJ Reviews Last year’s best databases include resources on congressional research and the ACLU. |
|
|
|
| SPONSORED BY SEVERN HOUSE PUBLISHERS |
|
|
|
 Intersectional Feminism | Collection Development By Barrie Olmstead Today’s intersectional feminism focuses on solidarity among social justice movements and shared responsibility for equality. These 27 resources will energize any collection. |
|
|
|
|  Memoirs of Merit
By Rachael Dreyer and Derek Sanderson
We’re seeing a strong showing of top-shelf memoirs, with one already selected as an “LJ best memoir of 2017” (Myriam Gurba’s powerful Mean), and another positioned as an early contender for best of 2018 (Sands Hall’s Flunk. Start.). This quarterly roundup is an all-female slate.
|
|
|
|
Culinary Crossroads | Wyatt’s World- Turnip Greens & Tortillas: A Mexican Chef Spices Up the Southern Kitchen by Eddie Hernandez & Susan Puckettte
- Between Harlem and Heaven: Afro-Asian-American Cooking for Big Nights, Weeknights, and Every Day by JJ Johnson & others
- The Juhu Beach Club Cookbook: Indian Spice, Oakland Soul by Preeti Mistry with Sarah Henrytem
|
|
|
| |
|
 The Art of the Short Story By Barbara Hoffert From Lydia Millet’s top-notch, in-your-face work to Lauren Groff’s well-observed, unexpected writing, 16 new collections reveal the best of a flourishing genre. |
|
|
|
 Spring/Summer Bests | Debut Novels By Barbara Hoffert LJ‘s Prepub Alert editor picks early spring titles you should order now and late spring and summer works you should have on your radar. |
|
|
|
|
 A Sadly Growing Genre | School Shooting Fiction By Wilda Williams As our country once again mourns the victims of yet another mass shooting, some readers may turn to literature to try to make sense of an action so violent and inexplicable. Four novels being published early this year will stir serious discussion. |
|
|
|
 Mystery & Suspense Reviews By LJ Reviews Combining timely social issues (dating apps, designer opioids) with a gripping and entertaining mystery, Cleo Coyle’s Shot in the Dark is the pick of the month; B.A. Paris returns with another can’t-put-down psychological thriller plus 21 other reviews |
|
|
|
|
 LJ Talks to Naomi Hirahara By Wilda Williams After six mysteries starring elderly Japanese American gardener and World War II atomic bombing survivor Mas Arai, Naomi Hirahara brings her Edgar Award–winning series to a close this month with Hiroshima Boy. |
|
|
|
 Self-Help Reviews By Deborah Bigelow The 11 books reviewed here offer lessons in spiritual adventures and ways to worry less. |
|
|
|
|
|
 GonzoFest 2018 Literary Journalism Contest Together with the Louisville Public Library and BiblioBoard, we're celebrating the national expansion of the GonzoFest Literary Contest and invite all public libraries, their independent authors, and writer communities to enter a single piece of literary nonfiction journalism in the tradition of the late Hunter S. Thompson. The call for entries is now open, and a $1,000 Prize will be granted to the Literary Winner. |
|
|
|
 Job Zone utilizes unique job matching technology to help you find the perfect job (and employers find the perfect candidate), whether you’re actively seeking or just keeping an eye out for your possibilities. Log on today and check out our newest features, including automated job and candidate matches, and email alerts. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
