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Starred Audio Books Seeking Road Trips

Starred Audio Books Seeking Road Trips

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Ali Fisher

Your audio-loving patrons will be delighted to hear that Publishers Weekly just gave starred reviews to two great Macmillan Audio books, THE LEFTOVERS and 40 LOVE.

Narrators Dennis Boutsikaris and Katherine Kellgren have made the already exceptional texts into enchanting experiences with their excellent storytelling. Sounds like the perfect time to take that road trip!

"Proving to be a superb narrator for Perrotta’s work, Boutsikaris’s quiet excellence is akin to that of the author." -Publishers Weekly on THE LEFTOVERS (starred review)

"Kellgren’s narration is marvelous, inhabiting various characters’ states of mind, shifting among anxiety, fury, and guilt as the book’s POV changes. A delightful performance not to be missed." -Publishers Weekly on 40 LOVE (starred review)

Listen to an excerpt from 40 LOVE here. 

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You’re Invited to the Librarians’ Sneak Peek Book Preview

You’re Invited to the Librarians’ Sneak Peek Book Preview

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Ali Fisher

When: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Where: Random House, Café Auditorium Second Floor
1745 Broadway, between 55th and 56th Streets, NYC

Brought back by popular demand, the Association of American Publishers invites librarians from across the eastern seaboard for an exclusive sneak peek into the new book releases for 2012. Come get the stories behind the stories and find out what makes hot books so hot! Hear from thirteen publishers (namely us!) as we present the latest in mystery, romance, business, literary fiction, biographies, crafts, and more! This event is not to be missed.

12:00pm Opening Author Luncheon with Amor Towles, bestselling author of RULES OF CIVILITY (Viking)! 

1:00pm Learn about new titles for the upcoming seasons presented by HarperCollins, Harlequin, Penguin Group USA and Workman. 

2:00pm Hear from Eleanor Kuhns, librarian turned author of A SIMPLE MURDER (Minotaur)!

2:30pm Hachette, John Wiley & Sons, Perseus Books Group, and Simon & Schuster present their upcoming lists.

4:00pm Macmillan(!), Random House, McGraw-Hill, W.W. Norton and Sterling give you a look of their top picks for 2012.

5:15pm Join us for The Best In Book Trivia with Chris Vaccari, Director of Library Marketing, Sterling Publishing (special prizes await).

Librarians are invited to join the committee for happy hour after the program at McGee's Pub, and the first drink is on us!

Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP by October 7 to Becca Worthington or sign up here. UPDATE: RSVPs are no longer being accepted. We look forward to seeing all attendees!

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Banned Books as Graphic Novels

Banned Books as Graphic Novels

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Ali Fisher

Today we're taking a look at a new way to read two exceptional books that have been challenged and banned:

ANNE FRANK: THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL has been banned from schools in Virginia, Alabama, and Texas for being too upsetting, sexually offensive, and downright pornographic.* FAHRENHEIT 451 has been removed from required reading lists at schools in Mississippi and challenged in Texas for offensive language, violence, and Bible burning.**

These chilling stories show us the darkest sides of humanity from the past and a possible future. The urge to protect ourselves from the horrible things they depict is strong, but their messages of pain and hope must be heard and understood.

Both of these classics are now available as authorized graphic novels from Hill and Wang.

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Banned Books Week 2011!

Banned Books Week 2011!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Ali Fisher

Welcome to Banned Books Week, librarian friends!

This is the week to re-read and recommend all your favorite banned and challenged books. And if you're feeling inspired to read aloud, we highly recommend that you submit a banned book reading video the the Virtual Read-Out page on YouTube. 

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If you finish all of your favorite banned books before Friday, we recommend two excellent author biographies that uphold the spirit of the week: AND SO IT GOES, the first authoritative biography of Kurt Vonnegut Jr., and JUST ONE CATCH, an illuminating biography of Joseph Heller. 

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American Dogs as War Heroes

American Dogs as War Heroes

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ali Fisher

We're closing out National Dog Week with a look at Lisa Rogak's THE DOGS OF WAR.

 

Few civilians realize we have dogs serving in combat, let alone that they can parachute from up to 30,000 feet.

In this book, Lisa Rogak shows the amazing range of jobs that military working dogs perform, such as explosives detection, patrol, and hunt for enemy combatants. Dogs have had a place in the military for decades, but their importance and our treatment of them has evolved over time. Rogak examines the training, equipment, and what it’s like to serve with them on the front lines.

THE DOGS OF WAR also tells heart-warming stories of the deep connections that grow between dogs and their handlers. Rogak recounts adventures both heroic and tragic of the courage and devotion that both human and canine soldiers have shown together on the battlefield.

 

 

Publishers Weekly recently featured a few books about heroic war dogs including THE DOGS OF WAR. They say,

"Tales of dogs participating in war are some of the few uplifting stories to come out of Iraq and Afghanistan. St. Martin's editor Peter Joseph says such titles 'are positive reminders that there are things more important than politics.' Lisa Rogak's THE DOGS OF WAR: The Courage, Love, and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs (Oct.) covers the range of jobs performed by military dogs, some of whom can parachute from as high as 30,000 feet."

 

This is an excellent read for dog-lovers and military aficionados, alike.

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Feathers Vs. Fur

Feathers Vs. Fur

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ali Fisher

Apparently it's National Dog Week and we almost missed it! So in honor of this holiday, we would like to recommend and celebrate the following book: BEAUTIFUL CHICKENS.

Wait, did she just say chickens?

That's right, chickens! An article in this week's Publishers Weekly entitled "Paws & Effect" asked the probing question: "Chickens: The New Dogs?" and featured our gorgeous chicken photography book.

While you ponder if feathers really are the new fur, flip through page after page of foxy chickens.

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Exploring Privilege in Jacques Strauss’ Debut

Exploring Privilege in Jacques Strauss’ Debut

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Ali Fisher

 

Today we're featuring a unique and beautiful debut that revolves around questions of privilege, revenge, and forgiveness: THE DUBIOUS SALVATION OF JACK V..

Eleven-year-old Jack V. is the son of an English woman and a Afrikaans man and he grows up in a quiet domestic environment during the in the upheaval of apartheid. When their maid's fifteen-year-old son Percy comes to stay, Jack's life is turned upside-down. Percy is bored, idle, and full of rage. When Percy catches Jack in an indelibly shameful moment, Jack learns that the smallest act of revenge has consequences beyond his imagining. 

"Yes, first novelist Strauss delivers a beautifully rendered coming-of-age story that simultaneously unfolds an understanding of life in apartheid South Africa, but what’s most remarkable here is the assured and fluid language. The ending is not melodrama but a quiet, brilliantly controlled bang." -Library Journal

"Teens will be caught by this story of a naive kid in South Africa whose personal experience of apartheid politics moves from oblivious to vicious." -Booklist, recommended to YA readers

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Monday Fun Day! (9/19/2011 Edition)

Monday Fun Day! (9/19/2011 Edition)

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Ali Fisher

Welcome to a new week, book lovers!

We have more exciting award news for you straight out of St. Louie. Last week we talked about our enthusiasm with the Barry Award winners and now we have even more to celebrate because both the Macavity Awards and the Anthony Awards were announced!

The 2011 Macmillan Macavity Award winners:
Best Novel: BURY YOUR DEAD by Louise Penny
Best First Novel: ROGUE ISLAND by Bruce DeSilva
Sue Feder Historical Mystery: CITY OF DRAGONS by Kelli Stanley

The 2011 Macmillan Anthony Awards winners (the Best Novel may sound familiar):
Best Novel: BURY YOUR DEAD by Louise Penny
Best First Novel: THE DAMAGE DONE by Hilary Davidson
Best Paperback Original: EXPIRATION DATE by Duane Swierczynski

You can see the full list of 2011 Macavity Award winners and 2011 Anthony Award winners at Lesa's Book Critiques.

opens in a new windowBanned Books Week BannerBanned Books Week is just around the corner which means it's time to pull your favorite banned book off the shelf and remember what exactly makes that book important and unbannable to you. We also highly recommend you get involved with ALA's Virtual Read-Out on YouTube.

The Virtual Read-Out information page offers suggestions for the types of videos you can upload to their stream:

1) You can submit a video no more than two minutes long of a reading from a banned or challenged book.

2) A video of an eyewitness account of local challenges can be submitted. This video should be no longer than three minutes long.

Finally, we have to feature a few of these brilliant miniature paper sculptures that are mysteriously appearing in libraries across Edinburgh. Enjoy!

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2011 Barry Award Winners Announced!

2011 Barry Award Winners Announced!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Ali Fisher

The fine folks over at Deadly Pleasures Magazine announced the 2011 Barry Award-winners last night at Bouchercon in St. Louis. 

Barry Award-winners are chosen for their excellence in the field of crime fiction and we're celebrating because two of our favorites are on the top of the list! 

2011 Barry Award-winner for Best Novel: 
THE LOCK ARTIST by Steve Hamilton

2011 Barry Award-winner for Best First Novel:
THE POACHER'S SON by Paul Doiron

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