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July 17, 2017
image Summer Picks
Stephanie Sendaula, Associate Editor

This month our columnists explore a bumper crop of new books, in subjects ranging from sf and fantasy to mystery, self-help, and parenting. Since it’s summer, we also have some recommendations of tabletop games to bring on vacation along with books to read before August’s eclipse. Get insight into the writing process with LibraryReads author Eve Chase and debut author Laurie Gelman, or catch up on the latest updates from the ALA Annual Conference relating to social justice, developing your collection, intellectual freedom, and more.
American Eclipse Eclipses in Fiction and Non
By Terzah Becker
On August 21, the United States will be treated to the first total solar eclipse in nearly 100 years. Learn more about the phenomenon from these new and backlist books.
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Publishers anticipate renewed interest in the Vietnam War, and our librarians have seen some great new titles on the subject publishing this Summer and Fall. We did the legwork to find the must-have titles that your patrons will want to read.

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Wildling Sisters cover Interview with LibraryReads Author Eve Chase
By Barbara Hoffert
Eve Chase’s The Wildling Sisters centers on the four Wilde sisters, who spend a summer in the Cotswolds five years after the disappearance of their cousin Audrey.
Class Mom cover Q&A with Debut Author Laurie Gelman
By Erin Holt
Gelman has put her stamp on the world of women’s fiction with her debut, Class Mom, which revolves around the antics of kindergarten class mom Jen Dixon.
image Works by National Poetry Series Winners
By Barbara Hoffert
From thoughtful collections for those new to the genre to weighty choices for serious poetry lovers, find your next poetry read from these award-winning authors.
Pirate Fluxx image Gaming on the Go
By M. Brandon Robbins
It’s easy to find video games that are great for the road, but don’t rule out tabletop options when recommending games to take on vacation.
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image Self-Help Books for Your Collection
By Deborah Bigelow
These titles approach topics from a variety of angles, outlining ways to achieve happiness and success in careers and relationships.
image Helpful Hints for Positive Parenting
By Julianne J. Smith
The shift from “collections to connections” challenges librarians everywhere to reinvent our spaces and programs as well as service models and policies.
image Future-Forward SF/Fantasy Reviews
By Megan M. McArdle & Kristi Chadwick
While readers often turn to sf and fantasy for “out-of-this-world” experiences, many of these titles are grounded in current events woven into fantastical landscapes.
Persons Unknown cover Mysteries from Louise Penny & More
By Lesa Holstine & Ann Chambers Theis
Picks this month offer tours of Hollywood and Washington, DC, some murderous European travel, and canine-themed detective novels.
Love Hate Other Filters cover Growing Readership Through Diversity
By Stephanie Sendaula
Learn more about the inner workings of publishing, the implications of censorship, and the marketability of diverse books.
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