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Awards & Recognition Listen to LibraryReads for June is Audiobook Month! Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on May 19, 2020

You can’t go wrong recommending these LibraryReads on audio. From Hall of Fame favorites to please thriller and romance fans, to a #1 pick that reimagines the classic gothic suspense novel…not to mention a new oral history-style listen from Max Brooks, a multi-reader suspense listen from Emily Giffin, and a powerful family story from Brit Bennett—these listens will keep patrons engaged long after Audiobook Month is over. Read more

Tagged: June is Audiobook Month, libraryreads

Collection Development Listening Ahead: Check out six staff picks for July 2020 Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on May 6, 2020

Avoid sunscreen stains on your book pages, take a walk, garden, or simply enjoy the view (even if it’s just the one outside your window) while you read this summer, thanks to these hot July audiobooks. Read more

Tagged: July 2020, Staff Picks

Awards & Recognition May 2020 LibraryReads Are Something to Talk About—and Listen to! Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on April 22, 2020

May the May 2020 LibraryReads list give your patrons something to talk about! It will make them happy (and they’ll know it!). They will even make for the perfect beach reads—and listens…We’re all adults here, you get my point. Enjoy this fantastic list! Read more

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Interview Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with Favorite Authors! Glennon Doyle, Richard Russo, Terry McMillan, Ali Wong, and more share library love on our podcast… Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on April 21, 2020

Happy National Library Week! To help celebrate, we have double the library love on Penguin Random House Audio’s This is the Author podcast this week with TWO special episodes featuring favorite authors. Read more

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Collection Development, Marketing Tips Listen to Audiobooks While You Color Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on April 9, 2020

Coloring is calming and creative (for ALL ages), and makes for the perfect companion to pair with audiobooks! Being read to is known to help reduce stress, manage anxiety and lift our mood – which is so important for all of our mental health right now. Here are some Listen While You Color suggestions to make your next no-stress art activity even more colorful! Happy listening! Read more

Tagged: coloring books, Listen While You Color

Collection Development Listening Ahead: June is Audiobook Month! Check out six staff picks for June 2020 Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on April 6, 2020

Let’s be honest…every month is audiobook month in our world. However, we’re nearing the official annual celebration of June is Audiobook Month and we can’t wait to help you celebrate! Let us know what you need! From sharing preview clips online to announcing narrator news or behind-the-mic tidbits, there are so many ways to encourage patrons to give listening a try, or support their existing audio obsessions. Read more

Tagged: June 2020, Staff Picks

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