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The 2022 National Book Award Finalists
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 06, 2022
The 2022 National Book Award (NBA) finalists were announced this week. The prestigious annual literary award includes five different categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature—with five finalists for each. Read on for the complete list.
'Bond, James Bond.'
10 Little-Known Facts from the Making of the 007 Franchise
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 04, 2022
October 5 is James Bond Day and, in celebration, we've been reading up on the seventy-year history of the franchise. Read on for ten surprising facts we've uncovered.
Fresh Fall Reads—Self Help Edition
17 New and Upcoming Books to Help You Live Your Best Life
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 02, 2022
Preserving emotional and mental health takes ongoing work. As fall descends, it's a good time to take stock of your life and address any looming issues. Here are 17 new and upcoming books to help you find balance, growth, and connection.
Remembering Hilary Mantel
'A novel should be a book of questions, not a book of answers.'
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 29, 2022
Hilary Mantel passed away last Thursday on September 22. The British author was best known for her historical fiction trilogy portraying Thomas Cromwell's powerful role in the reign of Henry VIII. The two-time Booker Prize winner was widely considered to be one of Britain's finest writers.
15 October Releases We’re Excited About
And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 26, 2022
Our TBR shelves are already overloaded, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are fifteen exciting October releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy in the meantime.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
10 Authors to Add to Your Reading List
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 22, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual event held from September 15 to October 15. It is a chance to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to US history and culture. In celebration, here are ten essential Hispanic-American authors.
Fresh Fall Reads—YA Edition
20 Highly Anticipated Titles for Teens and Young Adults
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 20, 2022
As we head into fall, there are so many exciting books coming out. Cooler weather means we're spending more time indoors and we need something good to read. Here are twenty hotly anticipated titles for teens and YA readers.
25 Literature-Inspired Movies for Kids of All Ages
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 18, 2022
Book-to-screen adaptations can be a great way to inspire kids to pick up a book. Make it a family project. Read the book, watch the movie and discuss the difference between the two. Read on for 25 literature-inspired films for a range of ages.
Banned Books Week 2022
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 15, 2022
Celebrate "the freedom to read" during the ALA's Banned Books Week. This annual event is designed to draw attention to books that have faced bans and challenges in regional areas around the US. With these challenges on the rise, it's ever more important to stand against literary censorship.
Fresh Fall Reads in KidLit
20 Great New Titles Coming out for Young Readers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 11, 2022
As we head into fall, there are so many exciting books coming out for kids. Cooler weather means kids are spending more time indoors and they need something good to read. Here are twenty hotly anticipated titles for kids of all ages.
Remembering Barbara Ehrenreich
The Life and Work of a Tenacious Journalist
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 08, 2022
Barbara Ehrenreich never tired of asking the tough questions. The journalist and activist, who passed away on September 8, was the author of more than twenty books and dozens of articles and reviews. Learn about her life and legacy.
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