Awards & Recognition LibraryReads’ Favorites of Favorites are a Treat for Your Ears! Submitted by Brieana Garcia on December 13, 2016

Throughout 2016, there have been amazing titles mentioned each month. There have been so many great ones that it has been difficult to pick what to listen to first! But as we reach the end of the year, and the weather turns cold, now is the perfect time for your patrons to get through their to-be-listened lists—and what better titles to hear than the best of the best, picked from librarians all around the country? So tell your patrons to get ready for some amazing stories, because these LibraryReads make great listens. Read more

Tagged: Library Reads, libraryreads, LILAC GIRLS, My Name Is Lucy Barton, SALT TO THE SEA, The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend, THE SUMMER BEFORE THE WAR

Collection Development Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remember Their Stories Submitted by Jodie Cohen on May 4, 2016

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah the world comes together to commemorate and share vital stories of hope and courage, faith and triumph in the darkest of days.

Tagged: Anne Frank, ANNE FRANK: THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL, ANNE FRANK’S TALES FROM THE SECRET ANNEX, Holocaust Remembrance Day, IN MY HANDS, Irene Gut Opdyke, Jennifer Armstrong, John Boyne, Lois Lowry, Markus Zusak, NUMBER THE STARS, Ruta Sepetys, SALT TO THE SEA, THE BOOK THIEF

Awards & Recognition, Featured Hear a little-known chapter in World War II history in #1 February LibraryReads pick SALT TO THE SEA Submitted by Kristen Luby on February 17, 2016

LibraryReads’ February 2016 picks include two epic works of historical fiction, one stunning debut, and an uplifting listen from fan favorite Debbie Macomber. Hear clips to find out why these LibraryReads make great listens. Read more

Tagged: A GIRL'S GUIDE TO MOVING ON, Ariel Lawhon, BLACK RABBIT HALL, Debbie Macomber, EVE CHASE, FLIGHT OF DREAMS, Library Reads, Ruta Sepetys, SALT TO THE SEA, YA Crossover

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