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July 17, 2017 | 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. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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SLJTeen Live! Virtual Conference Join us on August 9 for SLJTeen Live! This free, entirely virtual conference will feature more than 20 YA author panelists and keynote speakers, plus two hours of panels on innovative and creative approaches to teen services and programming. Register today! No teen librarian will want to miss it. |
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