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| | | Read-Alikes for “The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn | LibraryReads
By Ellen Firer, Andrea Larson, and Alissa Williams
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (William Morrow; LJ starred review) is the top holds title of the week (3/8/21). LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting for this buzziest book. |
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SPONSORED CONTENT Self-Help Books Fill a Burgeoning Need
The self-help industry has exploded in recent years: According to NPD Group, U.S. sales of self-help books grew annually by 11 percent from 2013 to 2019, reaching 18.6 million volumes. Meanwhile, the number of self-help titles in existence nearly tripled during that period, from 30,897 to 85,253. Read More››› |
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Prepub Alert
By Barbara Hoffert From Jonathan & Jesse Kellerman to Iris Johansen: Big-Name Thrillers: Fiction Previews, Sept. 2021, Pt. 3 Rising-Star Authors: Thriller Previews, Sept. 2021, Pt. 3 Stuart Neville, Anne Perry, J.D. Robb, & More: Mystery Previews, Sept. 2021, Pt. 3 England & Cuba, the Holocaust & the Afghanistan War: History Previews, Sept. 2021, Pt. 3 |
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| LJ Talks to Science Writer Mary Roach
By Stephanie Sendaula Mary Roach is the author of several books of popular science, including Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex. LJ caught up with Roach ahead of the publication of her latest book, Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law, out in September from Norton. |
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SPONSORED BY BIBLIOLABS Jennifer Smith Turner’s Debut Novel Wins BCALA Prize
Founded in 1970, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) is a leading advocate for libraries serving the nation’s African-American community. The BCALA has given awards for traditionally-published poetry and prose for twenty years. In 2016, the BCALA launched the Self-Publishing Literary Award in cooperation with BiblioLabs, a Charleston-based software/media company.
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| A Conversation with Erin Benzakein, author of Floret Farm’s Discovering Dahlias
By LJ Reviews Florist-farmer Erin Benzakein’s new gardening guide is out this month: Floret Farm’s Discovering Dahlias: A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms. Benzakein is the founder of Floret Farm in Washington’s Skagit Valley. She spoke with LJ about her favorite easy-to-grow flowers and the difficulty of selecting only 360 varieties of dahlia (culled from a list of almost 600) to feature in her new book. |
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| Best Reference Works of 2020
By Mahnaz Dar, Maggie Knapp, Patricia Lothrop, Dave Pugl, Laurie Selwyn, and Rob Tench The 30+ reference titles honored as the best of 2020 speak to today’s issues and range across arts, literature, health, science, history, and more. |
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