Do a little armchair traveling with these two new books out today: CHICAGO by Brian Doyle “Through the lens of one man’s first foray into adulthood, Doyle pens a moving ode to the city of Chicago and the singular nature of its people. A warm and entertaining journey of discovery with occasional amazing quirks.” — […]
Tag: Chicago
Macmillan Library @ LJ/SLJ Day of Dialog & BEA 2016!
BookExpo America is just around the corner and we can’t wait to see you in Chicago at Library Journal & School Library Journal’s Day of Dialog, at BEA in the Macmillan booth (#1958-1959), and at these great events. *As always, our schedule is subject to change. Please check back often! Wednesday, May 11 Library Journal‘s […]
Join us for LJ & SLJ’s Day of Dialog 2016!
Day of Dialog 2016 registration is open!! Join us, Library Journal, and School Library Journal in Chicago for the best librarian-only gathering of the year. New city, new authors, and plenty of new ARCs to bring home! Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 9am–6pm UIC Forum, 725 Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60607 Seating is limited, so […]
ALA Midwinter 2015 – Sunday events
It’s said that Sunday is a day of rest, but not at ALA Midwinter! Stop by the Macmillan (adult) booth #4613 where Talia will gladly tell you about her favorite Winter and Spring 2015 books when she’s not watching the 2nd annual Kitten Bowl (we’re smitten with “Richard Purrman!”). Check back for tomorrow’s daily schedule […]
ALA Midwinter 2015 – Saturday events
Good morning, lovely librarians! Come visit us at the Macmillan (adult) booth #4613 and wait… What’s that sound? It’s almost like a “bzzzz.” It must be coming from these book buzzes Talia’s participating in today: “Three’s Company: We’ll be Waiting For You” The Best in Adult Books from Virginia Stanley, HarperCollins, Talia Sherer, Macmillan, and […]
Awesome Audio: Sound Learning
We love our friends at Macmillan Audio and they want you to know about an exciting new program for your patrons and students: Sound Learning. Provided by the Audio Publishers Association (APA), this literacy toolkit gives librarians and teachers resources to integrate audiobooks into learning programs ranging from the classroom to summer reading and beyond. […]
Book Buzzing in Chicago!
Well folks, this weekend I'm off to the Windy City (I added those italics so it looks appropriately wind-blown!) to buzz about new books at Chicago Public! I'm not totally sure what to expect from the City of Big Shoulders, but when I get back I'll tell you all about it! And I assume that will go a liiittle something like this.
For those of you outside the Chicago metropolitan area, you can take a look at all of the titles that I'll be presenting on Monday in this post. Also, if you want to know more specifically about some of our hottest upcoming mysteries, take a look at Talia's slides from the "Murderous Month of May" Booklist Webinar.
I'll be back in the office on Tuesday... [...]