Katie’s parents never told her “no” when she asked for the book, which was the beginning of most of her problems. She has an MLIS from the University of Illinois and works full-time as a circulation and reference manager at the University of Illinois. She has a deep love of all things disturbing, twisted, and
The book collection of the creator of The Snowman and Fungus The Bogeyman has gone on sale at Oxfam’s Hove Bookshop in East Sussex. Online. More than 1,000 books from the collection of beloved British author and cartoonist Raymond Briggs have been donated by his estate following his death in 2022 at the age of
Hello, library friends! We’re taking an in-depth look at some important news, including the rise of many library fulfillment programs in the absence of Baker & Taylor and federal law updates. Let’s dive in. Battle of Library Fulfillment Programs More updates on how companies are trying to fill the Baker & Taylor-sized void: There’s Amazon,
The Central Library of downtown Los Angeles has seen its fair share of colorful moments. The architectural gem, which turns 100 this week, was the backdrop for the epic street fight between Pacino, De Niro and others in Heat, and where is the origin Ghost Busters They found their first ghost, a friendly old lady
Library friends, welcome back. I have a wealth of fascinating book resources that are useful, whether you’re ordering for your library’s collection, recommending books to patrons, or just looking to create your own TBR. We’ve got the best books of July (and the year so far), quick reads for trending books, author and genre resources,
These are particularly challenging times to work in libraries. Needs keep increasing; The budget is flat, if not down; And the attacks from outside parties continue to destabilize institutions and protect their wealth. Library staff are feeling the impact on their mental health, even sometimes especially! If they love the work very much. However this
What does it take to create a literary activism story? A lot of time, energy and effort. Not every story about book censorship or library challenges makes the cut for the weekly link roundup, as each story is examined for as much context and insight as possible. For news to be reported, time and energy
Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) remains an independent agency of the government with oversight by Congress, as has been the case in the Trump-Vance administration, the agency’s role in federal operations has shifted to following the administration’s will and agenda. Current FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was appointed by Trump during his first administration and
Published July 7, 2026 05:37 pm A half-dozen signs announced, “Trail Closed.” I was mountain biking in mountainous terrain when I inadvertently drove across a security perimeter. Earlier that afternoon, my wife and I enjoyed mah dah he trail Head south from Medora, through grassy hills broken by layered rocks. She stopped for a rest
Library friends, welcome back. I hope our American readers enjoyed their holiday weekend and everyone stayed cool amid this terrible heat wave. I have an assortment of updates to keep you on top of your library game: publishing news and opinion pieces, a summer reading list “bonanza”, memoir lawsuits, a UK literary crisis, and more.