Promotions & Events Celebrate the freedom to listen on Banned Books Week 2018 Submitted by on September 19, 2018

Sound off on censorship! Join the national literary community from September 23 through September 29, 2018 to celebrate your right to hear powerful stories. The 2018 theme is “Banning Books Silences Stories. Speak Out!” As the ALA reminds us, censorship succeeds when no one talks about it. Encourage readers to raise their megaphones and speak out for banned books. And of course, audiobooks are the perfect way to truly give these banned books a voice. Read more

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In The Studio LISTEN IN: New Jack Reacher narrator Scott Brick discusses taking on Lee Child’s bestselling series Submitted by on September 18, 2018

There’s a new Reacher in town. But fear not, longtime Lee Child audio fans: while the great Dick Hill may have retired, there’s a new pro behind the mic to take on the Jack Reacher series when it returns on November 5th with PAST TENSE. Scott Brick is no stranger to thriller and suspense, including bestselling series from Clive Cussler, Janet Evanovich, and Tom Clancy. But listen as Brick shares why this new role just might be his favorite challenge of all. Read more

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LIbraryReads October 2018
Awards & Recognition, Collection Development, Featured Titles October LibraryReads are Must-Listens! Submitted by on September 14, 2018

From heartwarming romances to hard-hitting social issues, October’s LibraryReads selections cover a range of genres and are sure to be at the top of every patron’s to-read list. So, make sure to have the audios on hand so your patrons can enjoy these titles right away without having to be on the holds list! Read more

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Awards & Recognition, Collection Development Listen to the List: Do you offer these August New York Times audio bestsellers? Submitted by on August 28, 2018

Summer always seems shorter than we’d like—but with no shortage of standout new releases, we bet your patrons’ to-be-read lists (and your own!) are longer than ever. Help your busy book-lovers fit in more reading time with these bestselling audiobooks. Read more

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Collection Development Reclaiming My Adult Reading Life Post-Baby with Audiobooks Submitted by on August 27, 2018

Assoc. Marketing Director Jen (pictured with her little hungry caterpillar) shares what she’s been listening to this summer. Share your own favorite summer audiobooks with us @BOTLibrary.

Let’s just say it had been awhile.

Corduroy? Check! The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Check! Goodnight Moon? Nightly. But taking the time as a newish mom to read a book just for my bookish self? Well…Goodnight goodreads goal has been more like it. Read more

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August’s Debut Authors to Listen To Submitted by on August 24, 2018

From historical coming of age tales to gripping dystopian fiction, the authors debuting in August have audiobooks that span numerous genres. Get ready for your to-listen list to grow a lot longer.

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