|
|
August 6, 2019 | New Boston Public Library Fund Raises $6 Million By Cate Schneiderman The newly created Fund for the Boston Public Library has raised a total of $6.1 million to date in only a few weeks, since Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced its creation on May 29. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
RITAs Honor Romance's Best and Brightest | RWA 2019 By Annalisa Pešek Recognizing excellence in romance fiction in published novels and novellas across the category’s various subgenres, the 38th annual RITA Awards were presented on July 26 at the New York Marriott Marquis during the Romance Writers of America annual conference, held July 24–27, in midtown Manhattan. |
|
|
|
|
Saeed Jones on the Power of Writing | Editors' Fall Picks 2019 By Stephanie Sendaula In July, LJ spoke to poet and writer Saeed Jones about his latest work, How We Fight for Our Lives: A Memoir. (See the editor’s pick, LJ 8/19, and starred review in that same issue.) Jones is also author of the award-winning poetry collections Prelude to Bruise (2014) and When the Only Light Is Fire (2011). |
|
|
|
|
Vital Havens | Editorial By Rebecca T. Miller When it comes to spreading library love, the Library Land Project raises the bar. For over a year, the two founders have been visiting public libraries and celebrating them, sharing images of them, writing stories about them, and rating them. |
|
|
|
|
50 Years of Activism By John N. Berry III I wish I could have been in Washington, DC, on June 22 when the American Library Association’s Social Responsibility Round Table celebrated its 50th anniversary. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page to Screen | Book Pulse By Neal Wyatt An American master comes to the screen this week. Comics and series dominate the week in adapations. In dueling book club picks Jenna Bush Hager names Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn as her next choice while Reese Witherspoon selects The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda. |
|
|
|
Reviews WEB-FIRST REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND MEDIA In fiction, Amanda Lee Koe's debut novel, Delayed Rays of a Star, is one of this week's starred titles. "Koe’s flawless and enchanting writing draws readers directly into the lives and times of these women as well as the minor characters in this superb novel. Book discussion groups will enjoy devouring this fantastic debut." Bless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World, by Molly Baskette and Ellen O’Donnell, is one of this week's starred nonfiction selections. "Parents especially will appreciate this modern spiritual guide. Highly recommended for all libraries." And Rewind, a new mystery by Catherine Ryan Howard, is another starred fiction selection. "Readers who enjoy books by Gillian Flynn and Ruth Ware, as well as the earlier thrillers by award-winning Irish author Howard will find this a perfect vacation read; full of twists and turns and just the right touch of creepiness. A must for mystery and thriller collections." See All Reviews››› |
|
|
|
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. JOB OF THE WEEK University of California, Davis seeks a Digital Project & Systematic Search Librarian |
|
|
|
|
|
|