Because I know that Ali won't toot her own horn, I'm happily doing it for her. Check out the fantastic piece that Ali wrote in this week's Publishers Weekly. Way to go, Ali!
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Deep Thoughts
Alive and Well After BEA
Well folks, we made it through the week and thank the heavens we're coming up on a long weekend because we need it!
This is just a quick check in to say that we survived and will be back with your regularly scheduled programming after Memorial Day.
Here's a picture of Shmackies to tide you over:
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Our Rapture Reading Recommendation: The Leftovers
Should the Rapture fail to claim us (or, at least, some of us) tomorrow, we have a great Rapture reading recommendation to look forward to: THE LEFTOVERS by Tom Perrotta.
What if the Rapture happened and you got left behind? Or what if it wasn’t the Rapture at all, but something murkier, a burst of mysterious, apparently random disappearances that shattered the world in a single moment, dividing history into Before and After, leaving no one unscathed? How would you rebuild your life in the wake of such a devastating event?
If you're still around to read it...
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Image of the Day: Oceana Authors Ted Danson and Michael D’Orso
Oh, how we love the Shelf Awareness gurus! They keep us updated, they get us thinking, and they tickle our funny bones every morning over coffee.
Today, they published the most charming picture of our buddy Ted Danson with OCEANA co-author Michael D'Orso and Prince Books owner Sarah Pishko.
Ted won us over during his keynote interview at the ALA Midwinter President's Program and now we just can't get enough of that smile!
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Congrats, Val!
Congratulations to Val Stark of Quincy Public Library who won our signed book giveaway from the May e-newsletter!
Val won signed copies of:
BREAKING SILENCE, Linda Castillo
AN EVIL EYE, Jason Goodwin
THE KING OF PLAGUES, Jonathan Maberry
BORN AT MIDNIGHT, C.C. Hunter
Enjoy them, Val!
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Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. Boiled Daily at Criminal Element
Keep up with all the best in crime and mystery fiction with Criminal Element!
At CriminalElement.com you'll find pre-release excerpts, author interviews, discussion boards on your favorite series, and hot giveaways. Whether you prefer thriller and suspense, hard-boiled noir, detective mysteries or the lighter, cozier side of crime, they've got it covered.
Head over there now to read excerpts from BREAKING SILENCE, PURGATORY CHASM, and GONE WITH A HANDSOMER MAN, or register for their weekly newsletter.
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Understanding Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and Terrorism
In the wake of Osama bin Laden's death, we have some recommended reading materials that offer insight into the United States' hunt for Osama bin Laden, our relationship with al-Qaeda, and the psychology of terrrorism in general. Only through greater understanding will we begin the process of healing and transition.
Growing Up bin Laden: Osama's Wife and Son Take Us Inside Their Secret World
Najwa bin Laden, Omar bin Laden, Jean Sasson
In their own words, Osama bin Laden’s wife and son tell the astonishing story of the man they knew—or thought they knew—before September 11, 2001.
The Mind of the Terrorist: The Psychology of Terrorism from the IRA to al-Qaeda
Jerrold M. Post
Post reveals the powerful motivations that drive these ordinary people to such extraordinary evil by exploring the different types of terrorists, from national-separatists such as the Irish Republican Army to social revolutionary terrorists such as the Shining Path, as well as religious extremists like al-Qaeda and Aum Shinrikyo.
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We’re on Twitter!
Yes, yes; Talia and I have been romping around the Twitterverse for quite some time now, but we've decided it's time to make it official. You now have a one-stop shop for all your library needs: @MacmillanLib
That's right! We'll be bringing you all the most important tidbits from St. Martin’s Press, Henry Holt, Tor/Forge, Picador, Minotaur, and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, as well as conference information, blog post notifications, our favorite passages, giveaways, and so much gore!... er, that is, so much more.
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Top YA Picks for Winter 2011!
Spring is just around the corner so here's one last look at some of our favorite YA Winter titles!
Miles from Ordinary
Carol Lynch Williams
It's the first day of summer and Lacey has a new job at the library. Her mom, who seems so much better these days, has a new job, too. But hope of a normal life is too much to ask for as memories of the past rush in and Lacey's day turns from a new beginning to a desperate scramble to stay afloat.
Born at Midnight
C. C. Hunter
Welcome to Shadow Falls: a camp for vampires, shapeshifters, witches, and Kylie Galen. Shadow Falls is a place for teens to learn skills that will help them harness their supernatural powers, but Kylie has enough trouble balancing the affections of Derek the half-fae and Lucas the werewolf.
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Commuters, Show Me Your Cover!
Due to a series of minor, yet befuddling subway shenanigans this morning I was late to work (I swear, Talia! It's the subway's fault!).
After a few announcements (made by the guy who undoubtedly voice-acts for all the adults in Charlie Brown), my train ended up on a different line. While we all waited for the subway car to painstakingly connect with the alternate tracks, more than a few riders pulled out something to read. I already had my copy of THE QUANTUM THIEF on my lap and it was joined by the books of my fellow riders: LOLITA, JANE EYRE, something with a red/brown/texty cover, and a dog training manual.
If you're as curious about commuter reads as I am, you have to go check out Slice Magazine's CoverSpy blog. Their stealthy book spies eaveswatch the rails and report back on who is reading what and where. Go see!
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