Awards & Recognition, Featured June LibraryReads Make Great Listens! Celebrate Audiobook Month! Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on May 16, 2019

June is Audiobook Month and what better way to celebrate than by offering these delightful listens to patrons? As the recent Audio Publishers Association survey revealed, 50% of Americans have now listened to an audiobook. Readers who love print books love audiobooks, too, and use them to fit MORE reading into their day. So be sure to include audio in your LibraryReads displays! Read more

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Awards & Recognition, Collection Development, Featured 3 Diverse and Discussion-Worthy Listens Make the May LibraryReads List Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on April 16, 2019

Two dynamic debuts, plus the return of a popular fantasy series, will be topping May’s holds. Be sure to offer these LibraryReads picks in all formats. And what better way to get a sneak peek at these upcoming titles, than by listening to clips from the audiobooks? Click here to view the full list of May 2019 LibraryReads selections! Read more

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Awards & Recognition, Featured April LibraryReads Celebrate Women’s Voices Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on March 21, 2019

March may be Women’s History Month, but April’s rich reads—and phenomenal listens—continue the celebration of strong female voices and inspiring trailblazers. Read more

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Awards & Recognition, Collection Development, Featured, Featured Titles The LibraryReads March 2019 List on Audio: Suspense, Historical Fiction, Adventure, and More! Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on February 21, 2019

The March LibraryReads picks are out, and we’re so excited to have so many of the titles on audio (including this month’s #1 pick)! Whether your patrons love twisty suspense stories, lush historical fiction, or humor, they’ll find something to sink their teeth into….which means patrons will be lining up to get these titles. So, help alleviate your holds list by adding the audiobook to your collection. Read more

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Awards & Recognition, Collection Development, Featured, Featured Titles LibraryReads Picks for February 2019 Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on January 15, 2019

Three of LibraryReads’ February 2019 picks are on our audio list! Each of the three picks are from female authors who are focusing on sharing stories about women who are heart-warming, funny, strong, and complex.

The books are sure to spark discussion among patrons so make sure you have the audiobooks in your collection to help alleviate your holds list. Read more