Plus Prepub Alert, Book Pulse, and a Q&A with horror novelist and school librarian S.A. Barnes
January 17, 2024 Read-Alikes for The Fury by Alex Michaelides | LibraryReads By Marianne Fitzgerald, Barbara Hoffert, Paul Lane, and Jennifer Ohzourk The Fury by Alex Michaelides is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes by Nishita Parekh, Alice Feeney, and Peter Swanson for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book. | SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PRESS Elevate Legal Writing from Passable to Polished Drawing on ideas from cognitive science, stylistics, and litigation strategy, Elegant Legal Writing teaches practical techniques by example. Ryan McCarl shows how litigation documents that are easier and more pleasant to read are more likely to persuade judges and other busy readers. Learn more>>> | LJ Talks with S.A. Barnes, School Librarian and Horror Author By Becky Spratford S.A. Barnes is the author of Dead Silence and the forthcoming Ghost Station. She works in a high school library by day, recommending reads, talking with students, and removing the occasional forgotten cheese stick used as a bookmark. | Women in Art | Creation and Exploration By Nancy J. Mactague and Nancy B. Turner Fascinating, complex, imaginative, and scholarly, these two books aid readers interested in exploring spirituality and social activism in art. | Black Films and Icons By Rosellen “Rosy” Brewer and Leah K. Huey An exploration of 1970s Blaxploitation films and a memoir from a legendary actor. | 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
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