Awards & Recognition October’s LibraryReads are Quirky, Fun Listens! Submitted by Brieana Garcia on October 5, 2017

October’s picks for LibraryReads include a relatable, fun listen about dealing with family during the holidays (with a twist!) and Mr. Tom Hanks himself narrating his debut collection of short stories. As the weather begins to grow cooler, remind your patrons to reach for an excellent pair of headphones, along with their jackets, because these LibraryReads will warm their hearts.
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Tagged: Francesca Hornak, libraryreads, Seven Days Of Us, Tom Hanks, UNCOMMON TYPE

Featured Titles, Featured-LL Realistic YA Fall Fiction Round-Up Submitted by Brieana Garcia on September 13, 2017

There really is no typical high school story—every tale is different—and there’s no better way to discover the variety of experiences than through realistic young-adult fiction. Ranging from thrilling suspense revolving around friendship, to heartbreaking stories of young people reacting to loss, all of these stories make great listens. Teenagers have to deal with more in life than just tests and cute classmates: these audiobooks are jumping-off points for deeper discussion.

Tagged: A Semi-Definited List of Worst Nightmares, A Short History of the Girl Next Door, E. Lockhart, Genuine Fraud, Jared Reck, Krystal Sutherland, New Releases, Peter Bognanni, Things I'm Seeing Without You

Featured Titles Two Celebrities Read MINECRAFT: THE ISLAND audiobook Submitted by Brieana Garcia on August 23, 2017

Minecraft gamers, this is the audiobook you’ve been waiting for. Choose your own narrator in this gaming-inspired adventure!

Tagged: Jack Black, Max Brooks, MINECRAFT: THE ISLAND, Samira Wiley

Featured Titles, Featured-LL, Video John Green’s TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN Cover Revealed Submitted by Brieana Garcia on August 22, 2017

After six years, John Green is releasing his next book, TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, and we couldn’t be more excited to hear it! Find out what inspired John to write this story here. Read more

Tagged: John Green, TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN

Awards & Recognition, Featured #1 September LibraryReads’ LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE captures you “from the very first sentence!” Submitted by Brieana Garcia on August 16, 2017

September’s incredible LibraryReads selections include a #1 pick from Celeste Ng, a diverse YA listen by bestselling author Kristin Cashore, and more! Hear clips and find out why these picks make great listens. Read more