Book Pulse

By Kate Merlene and Sarah Wolberg

Writing Mr. Wrong by Kelley Armstrong | Romance Pick of the Month

By Nicole J. Suarez
Armstrong delivers a hit for fans of second-chance romance, a perfect summer beach read.

The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr | Mystery Pick of the Month

By John Charles
Not since Michael Crichton entertained and thrilled readers with science-driven novels like Sphere and Jurassic Park has there been anything this frightfully fun.

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Restrictive Access for Audiobooks Is Challenging; Blackstone Has a Solution

Audiobooks are a vital part of any public library’s collections, and streaming audio has become the preferred format among patrons. Yet, librarians often struggle to navigate the various access models available from publishers. Blackstone Audio has a solution to this challenge.

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Murder on Sex Island by Jo Firestone | Mystery Debut of the Month

By Jane Jorgenson
Fast-paced fun that will appeal to fans of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan and Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Meddelin Chan.

Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders | SFF Pick of the Month

By Kristi Chadwick
A breathtaking work of magic, grief, and love. The vulnerable depiction of relationships and challenges within queer and trans communities is heart-wrenching but still reflects hope and optimism throughout.

20 Bestselling Comics and Graphic Novels | The Most Sought-After Titles by Public Libraries

By LJReviews
From works by Trevor Noah and Marjorie Liu to a foray into the secret lives of trees, these titles are most in demand by libraries and bookstores nationwide.

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