Booklists for May’s Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, plus books to buy in September
For patrons waiting to read the week’s top library holds title, LibraryReads and Library Journal suggest read-alikes by Kate Quinn, Kristina McMorris, and Lauren Wilkinson.
From gifted songwriter Cindy Morgan comes a tender tale of tragedy, brokenness, and second chances amid the turbulent early 1960s. “The Year of Jubilee is a story that will tantalize your heart and soul to the very end!” Donna Jordon, branch librarian, Eagleville Bicentennial Public Library
Over the last five years, audiobook revenue in the U.S. has increased by an astonishing 113 percent, making it the fastest-growing book format in the U.S. The category is flourishing as publishers continue to innovate and grow their reach.
By Sarah Hashimoto Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, in May, celebrates the contributions and recognizes the complex histories of Asians, Asian Americans, and Indigenous Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The following books include historical fiction, mysteries, graphic novels, memoirs, and short stories, all of which provide a window into the resilience, creativity, and breadth of experience within this diverse group.
By Sarah Hashimoto Mental Health Awareness Month, in May, highlights the importance of mental wellness and promotes advocacy, sharing, compassion, and the dismantling of stereotypes. The following books—literary fiction, romance, memoirs, and essays—were written by authors who have personal experience living with mental health challenges and speak to the importance of continued dialogue surrounding mental health.
By Michael Rodriguez This newly launched streaming-video platform hosts more than 2,000 film titles, which makes it a strong new contender for academic libraries’ streaming-video budgets.
By Rob Tench This in-depth examination of the history, politics, economics, and social movements in Eastern Europe after World War II through the Cold War is an excellent resource for users interested in the post-Stalin era.
By Thomas J. Davis Journalist and biographer Jonathan Eig works to get personal with his subjects to convey their humanity in a fresh perspective. He talks with LJ about being drawn into writing a biography of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his approach to the project, the relevance of King, his warnings, and his true legacy.
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