View in Web Browser Forward to a Friend Seasons Readings! Kate DiGirolomo, SELF-e Community Coordinator December 15, 2016   As we inch closer to the new year, it’s only natural to reflect on the highlights of 2016—or perhaps escape the memories of less desirable moments with a good book. Contributor Neal Wyatt takes a literary spin on the former, giving us some poetry favorites and gathering a group of readers’ advisors to discuss their most enjoyed titles. This year also saw LJ’s second annual Indie Ebook Awards, which announced its winners last month. Still, there were so many amazing entries that we couldn’t help but recognize a few more standouts. Anyone looking to get a glimpse of what books 2017 will bring is spoiled for choice with LJ’s latest reviews of memoir, mystery, and SFF titles, and romance is dishing out some dreamily flawed heroes and heroines to swoon over during those long, winter nights. Happy holidays from this newsletter and the LJ staff; we’ll see you next year! So You Think You Want To Review? Expert Advice from a Seasoned Editor By Kiera Parrott We sit down with former head of the LJ’s reviews team Henrietta Verma, author of Reviews Are In: Read, Write, and Expand Your Career. Untrodden Paths, Hard Choices | Memoir By Rachael Dreyer This month’s memoirs are all centered around difficult choices, so follow these writers down the road less traveled.   All Those Perfect Flaws | Romance Reviews By Kristin Ramsdell Protagonists can be just as complicated as their romantic entanglements, as this crop of love stories prove.   Vic James’s Debut of the Month & More| SF/Fantasy Reviews By Megan M. McArdle & Kristi Chadwick SFF fans will discover Greek goddesses, an Invisible Library, former zombies, and more.   Barker, Kerr, Kingsbury, Lawrence | Mystery Reviews By Viccy Kemp Contributor Viccy Kemp goes out with a bang in her final mystery column for LJ.   Beyond the Winners | SELF-esteem By Kate DiGirolomo While not every entry could be a winner in the Indie Ebook Awards, there are still many worth putting on your SELF-e reading list.   Back Pocket RA: Poetry | Wyatt’s World By Neal Wyatt There was much to celebrate in poetry this year. Here are just a few volumes for those patrons who enjoy verse.   Busting & Building Bubbles | What We’re Reading By Liz French The LJ/School Library Journal staff is stepping out of their comfort zones and grabbing some unexpected reads in this week’s WWR.   A Year in Books | The Reader’s Shelf By Neal Wyatt Readers’ advisors have sifted through the many great books of 2016 to talk about some literary gems.   Other News As the U.S. prepares for a new administration, librarians are helping identify federal government websites to be captured and saved in the End of Term Web Archive. ALA Midwinter is fast approaching, and LJ has a preview of panels and programs to put on your schedule.   In-Person Library Staff Training Our commitment to training library professionals across the country and beyond has extended into three new live workshops: • Transform Your Stacks to Drive Circulation • Creating a Highly Collaborative, Community-Centered Library • The Power of Branding   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 Texas A&M University Libraries seeking a Medical Sciences and Outreach Librarian SUBSCRIBE TO LIBRARY JOURNAL Subscribe today and see firsthand why Library Journal continues to be the most trusted resource in the profession. A subscription to Library Journal will: Help your library save money Help your staff develop their skills Help refine your collection development strategy Introduce you to innovative librarians and libraries Keep you informed about the latest in books & media, technology, services, and more Get 20 print issues + the iPad Edition + the Online Reviews Database and save 35% off the subscription rate. Order Now! LINKS LibraryJournal.com Book Verdict Prepub Alert Collection Devlopment Readers' Advisory Webcasts Manage Account CONTACT INFO Editorial: sklose@mediasourceinc.com Advertising: rfutterman@mediasourceinc.com This message was sent to newsletter@newslettercollector.com by LibraryJournal.com Library Journal (a Media Source Inc. company) 123 William Street, Suite 802, New York, NY 10038 Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe | Manage Newsletters