Engaging your patrons with digital magazines and newspapers
A young professional wakes up and reads USA Today with her morning coffee. The newspaper isn’t delivered to her apartment each morning – she enjoys it digitally on her iPhone while preparing for another busy day. At lunch, there isn’t enough time to really dive…
Reviewing Days of Awe by Lauren Fox
Lauren Fox won me over a few years ago when I read Friends Like Us in one sitting. I was so excited to hear she had a new novel coming out and she did not disappoint! In fact, I think Days of Awe is her…
Reviewing Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot
I began reading the Princess Diaries series when I was a similar age to the book’s awkward heroine, Princess Mia. Now, as an adult 15 years since the series was first released, I pounced on the opportunity to revisit this familiar character now that she…
Books for dog lovers
We all know librarians love them some cats, but I have a confession: I’m a total dog person! The first book I ever checked out from the library was The Poky Little Puppy. Growing up, we always had dogs and they were treated as family…
Lettuce Turnip the Beet on Gardening Books!
SPRINGTIME HAS ARRIVED! That means planting season is nearly here for gardeners. Soon gardens will be bursting with basil, overrun by hidden zucchini, and smelling like summer. But before you begin, take a look at these helpful books to help you plan, decorate, and grow…
Girl on the Train Read-Alikes
If you’ve heard anything about the latest in marriage thriller novels this year, you know that the one to read is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. But, if you’ve been trying to get your hands on it through your library (as you…
Reviewing Missoula by Jon Krakauer
I am a Krakhead (self-diagnosed). I have read every book by Jon Krakauer, some more than once, some more than twice. The first road trip that my husband and I went on, we listened to Into the Wild, sometimes going hours without speaking, absorbed in…
Professional Development for librarians
The library field is always changing. With the increase in technology and evolving best practices, it’s vital for library staff to stay up-to-date. One simple way to help your staff stay on top of changes in the LIS community is to add professional development titles…
Recommended Read-Alikes
Looking to add some new titles to your digital collection? Check out our newly redesigned Read Alike page! Handpicked by our staff librarians, these lists can be very helpful in finding popular, high-circulating content that your patrons are sure to enjoy. To help you navigate easier,…
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Read-Alikes!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve binge-watched Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt at least five times since its debut on Netflix. My Unbreakableaddiction is seriously becoming a problem, it’s even spurred several bouts of Hulkamania. I need more! If you also need more Unbreakable goodness in your…
Reviewing Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
I owe a lot to Sarah Dessen. Let me explain. I first began reading her novels back in 2003 when the film “How to Deal” was released. While Mandy Moore may have gotten me into the theater doors, (I was a wee teen, don’t judge)…
eHighlights Adult Edition- April & May
The arrival of a new month brings another great edition of our Adult eHighlights catalog. April and May are both amazing months for new books so I’m sure you’ll love browsing through all the great new titles. My personal favorites this month include Oliver Sacks’…