Announcements

In addition to our Carnegie Medal winners, we’re thrilled to announce even more titles that were honored at ALA Midwinter 2017.   Alex Awards For the best adult books that appeal to teen audiences. THE REGIONAL OFFICE IS UNDER ATTACK! by Manuel Gonzales (Riverhead/Penguin Audio/Books on Tape) ARENA by Holly Jennings (Ace/Penguin Audio/Books on Tape) […]

AnnouncementsAwardsHolds Alert

Congratulations to the finalists for the the 2017 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction! The winners are announced at the RUSA Book and Media Awards Ceremony, Sunday, January 22 at 5:00pm, at ALA Midwinter in Atlanta. We’re especially excited about the finalists below from Penguin Random House! FICTION Swing Time  by Zadie Smith […]

Book ExtrasEvents

Join us in Libraryland for book buzzes and author events at ALA Annual 2016! For those of you unable to attend, follow along with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! ______________ COME TO THE HAPPIEST BOOK BUZZ ON EARTH Get ARCs, Tote Bags, and the inside scoop on books sure to drive your hold lists. Mimosas and refreshments will be […]

Join us at ALA Midwinter for Book Buzzes to See What’s in Your Tea Leaves The Tea Leaves Reveal Bestselling Books In Your Future The most exciting Spring 2016 titles will be revealed! Get ARCs, Tote Bags, and the inside scoop on books sure to drive your hold lists. Refreshments and mimosas will be served. […]

Starting this year, the American Library Association will mark GLBT Book Month, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. GLBT Book Month is coordinated through ALA’s Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table. To help libraries […]