We’ve compiled a list of graphic novel read-alikes for your patrons hesitant to take the plunge. From heart-wrenching coming-of-age tales to riveting sociological explorations, there’s a graphic novel for every reader curious about this fast-growing and beloved medium. View the full collection of the featured books below, complete with sample spreads, on Edelweiss. Check Out […]
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October is Emotional Wellness Month. Whether your patrons are in need of words of wisdom or self-help tips to get them through the day, we’ve put together a curated list of inspiring reads that focus on how to become the best version of you! Self-Help & Personal Growth: It’s Not Always Depression by Hilary […]
This is the tough love that boys need to hear today: a candid and whipsmart guide to being a good guy in a world full of assh*les. Let your patrons know about Just Don’t Be an Assh*le by downloading and sharing an infographic, listicle, and adulting 101 checklist, and click below for downloadable images to post […]
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An inviting exploration of “the new hygge“: the Swedish concept of lagom–finding balance in moderation–featuring inspiration and practical advice on how to find a happy medium in life, home, work, and health. Following the cultural phenomena of fika and hygge, the allure of Scandinavian culture and tradition continues in the Swedish concept of lagom. From home design and work-life balance, to personal well-being […]
International Games Day @ your library is an initiative run by volunteers from around the world and auspiced by the American Library Association, to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games. Listen to a new episode of Beaks and Geeks with Jane McGonigal, author of […]
From the author of the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers The Happiness Project and Happier at Home comes a book that tackles the question: How do we make good habits that are easy, effortless, and automatic? Click to Request the eGalley Download The Habits Manifesto Poster to share with your patrons! 1. What we […]
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Looking for new beginnings or to push the refresh button? Need to freshen up your New Year, New You displays? We’ve created a collection of our latest titles that wowed us and will inspire you! We’ve got you covered in mind, body, & spirit. Books for a Better 2015
Pair Girl Talk with Not That Kind of Girl and Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? to create a reader’s advisory resource for every media saavy, whiskey-drinking, Jezebel-reading young woman looking for quirky life & Twitter advice. Let’s talk about: • Realizing you look exactly like your boyfriend’s sister • Overthinking text messages and analyzing emoticons […]
