Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: A DEVIL OF A CRIME by T. Kingfisher9781250342065 | 3/9/27 When the murder of a priest rocks a quiet small town in North Carolina, the prime suspect is who else but the local retired agent […]
Tag: leadership

Michael Bungay Stanier’s Letter to Librarians
In THE COACHING HABIT, Michael Bungay Stanier combined neuroscience and behavioral economics with interactive training tools to transform practical advice into lasting habits. In his letter to librarians, he shares his favorite things about libraries and librarians, from the ability to find books and stories for every interest, to librarians working hard to keep important […]

New Edelweiss E-galleys (4/22/2025)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: THE RIGHTEOUS by Ronald H. Balson9781250373083 | 9/9/25 By the end of 1943, nearly all of Europe’s Jewish population had fled, been deported, captured, or killed by Hitler. Only Hungary, and its almost 900,000 Jews, remained […]

Feminist Books (6/25/24)
We’re looking forward to these titles that each have their own take on feminism and womanhood: from healthcare, to reproductive rights, to politics, to mother-daughter relationships, to self-expression! THE NIGHT GUEST BY HILDUR KNÚTSDÓTTIR | 9781250322043 | 9/3/24 “Knútsdóttir’s parenthetical asides and idiosyncratic voice create a queasy sense of vertigo as the story unfolds, and […]

March Nonfiction (3/29/23)
This month was filled with nonfiction that will make you think, with a dive into American history, an environmentalist and activist’s memoir, an examination of America’s foster care system, a look at toxic positivity, and a manifesto on the value of listening. BENJAMIN BANNEKER AND US: ELEVEN GENERATIONS OF AN AMERICAN FAMILY BY RACHEL JAMISON […]

February Nonfiction (2/21/23)
February brought some fascinating and eye-opening nonfiction, including a deep dive into how animal and human behavior align, especially in the context of fear and judgment, and the other detailing the way seemingly insurmountable challenges can actually facilitate growth. WOLFISH: WOLF, SELF, AND THE STORIES WE TELL ABOUT FEAR BY ERICA BERRY “Berry’s debut nonfiction […]

Nonfiction Round-Up: Leadership and Success (5/13/20)
A legendary and beloved baseball player shares his inspirations and influences in his successful career + the best tactics in negotiating from a master negotiator and business school professor in this leadership and success nonfiction spotlight. 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid by Willie Mays and John Shea “The iconic uniform […]

Nonfiction Round-Up (1/15/20)
Saving a zoo under ISIS control + how artificial intelligence will erode employment + skills and principles of how to be a leader + an illustrated collection of love and relationship advice = this nonfiction round-up. FATHER OF LIONS: One Man’s Remarkable Quest to Save the Mosul Zoo by Louise Callaghan “Callaghan’s (Middle East correspondent, […]

All Hail Emily Day, a PW Star Watch 2019 Honoree!
As if you didn’t already know, our very own Marketing Coordinator/YA Specialist Emily Day is officially AWESOME! Publishers Weekly, in association with Frankfurter Buchmesse, has picked 50 honorees from the publishing/bookselling communities, known for their “trailblazing spirit, innovative problem-solving, and leadership qualities,” and obviously the list would not be complete without Emily. From her Day’s […]

September 2018 Nonfiction
From history to education to health, these new titles are perfect for your shelves: HEART: A History by Sandeep Jauhar An ALA Annual 2018 “Read n’ Rave” Pick! “Deftly alternating between key historical episodes and his own work, cardiologist Jauhar tells the colorful and little-known story of the doctors who risked their careers and the […]

