The Debut Review: THE BARTENDER’S CURE (4/20/22)

Wesley Straton’s irresistible debut is an emotional coming-of-age story set in the service industry. THE BARTENDER’S CURE is an ode to all the neighborhood bars that have fostered a sense of community, but it is also a story about finding happiness and family in the most unexpected places. And, of course, it is filled with […]

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A Letter to Librarians from Ric Prado (3/1/22)

Ric Prado–the highest-ranking covert warrior to lift the veil of secrecy tells the story of his legendary career and offers a glimpse into the shadow wars that America has fought since the Vietnam Era in his harrowing memoir, BLACK OPS: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior. Today, Ric joins us to share what libraries […]

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A Letter to Librarians from Sandra Dallas (2/25/22)

Sandra Dallas’ LITTLE SOULS is a gripping tale of sisterhood, loyalty, and secrets set in Denver amid America’s last deadly flu pandemic. She joins us today to share more about her research at the Denver Public Library! When I started researching LITTLE SOULS, my novel about the 1918 flu epidemic, I immediately turned to the […]

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A Letter to Librarians from Stephen Mitchell (12/15/21)

In THE FIRST CHRISTMAS, award-winning author Stephen Mitchell reimagines the Christmas tale and gives it a new life that conveys the beautiful and complex culture of the time. Today we are joined by Stephen Mitchell with a letter to librarians about his vision for the novel and the background of the story. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS: […]

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The Debut Review: REPUTATION by Lex Croucher (11/30/21)

Bridgerton meets Gossip Girl meets Jane Austen with a splash of Mean Girls in Lex Croucher’s historical rom-com debut, REPUTATION. Set against the backdrop of lavish parties and an unforgettable summer in the lush English countryside, Georgiana Ellers falls into a world of improper friends, drunken debauchery, and mysterious young men. But, Georgiana has to […]

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Mohamad Jebara on Libraries (11/19/21)

In MUHAMMAD, THE WORLD CHANGER: An Intimate Portrait, author Mohamad Jebara places Islam’s founding prophet’s life in a broader historical context, vividly evoking the Meccan society he was born into and arguing that his innovative vision helped shape our modern world. Today, he joins us to share more about Muhammad’s connection to libraries! Libraries in […]

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A Letter to Librarians from Robert A. Jensen (9/28/21)

Robert A. Jensen, the owner of Kenyon International, the world’s leading disaster clean-up corporation, provides a rare glimpse behind the yellow tape as he cleans up disaster sites, uncovers victims, and cares for their families. On this pub day, Robert A. Jensen joins us with a letter to librarians all about PERSONAL EFFECTS: What Recovering […]

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A Letter to Librarians from Nichola Raihani (8/31/21)

Biologist Nichola Raihani debuts with a profound and engaging message on human psychology and behavior with her entertaining stories from the field in THE SOCIAL INSTINCT: How Cooperation Shaped the World. Today, Nichola joins us with a letter to librarians and an invitation to a voyage of discovery. THE SOCIAL INSTINCT: How Cooperation Shaped the […]

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Author Spotlight: Anne Youngson (1/26/21)

Anne Youngson took the library world by storm with her heartwarming debut novel MEET ME AT THE MUSEUM. Now she is back with a raw, real, and fun adventure through the canals of England, as three women find their way on a new path. THE NARROWBOAT SUMMER “English novelist Youngson (MEET ME AT THE MUSEUM, […]

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A Special Message from Anne Youngson

Anne Youngson took the library world by storm with her debut novel MEET ME AT THE MUSEUM. And now she’s back with a special message for librarians and to tell you about her forthcoming novel, THE NARROWBOAT SUMMER. Dear Librarian, I have been a fan of libraries all my life. I was brought up in […]

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