I teach a few computer classes at my library a month. As a courtesy, I call the patrons that have signed up the day before as a reminder. This patron decided she needed some extra reminders....
Me: I'm calling to remind you that you signed up for a computer class at the library tomorrow morning at 10am
Patron (female, late 60's/early 70s): Oh, great. Can you call me in the morning and wake me up?
Me: Uhhh....
Patron: My alarm clock is broken, so if you will just call me about 9:00am or so, I'll be there.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Trending Now Books
In this new series, I'm highlighting nonfiction books that have been checking out well at my library.
Anything royals is popular at my library. All the scandalous books regarding Charles and Diana's divorce still checkout. When I saw this up and coming book, I knew it would be popular.
It has circulated 12 times in the last 6 months.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Kissing Eden Review Stop
A while back I did a cover reveal for T.A. Foster’s Kissing Eden. The reason I signed up for
the cover reveal was because the synopsis intrigued me. I knew this would be
something I would actually read so I wanted to help promote it. The cover reveal received a lot of positive feedback from my followers. Glad to know that we have the same taste in books! Imagine my excitement
when I was given the chance to read an ARC of Kissing Eden.
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Book Summary
Have you ever thought of taking a vacation alone? I mean step on a plane, check into your hotel, and lie on the beach completely and utterly alone. No? Me either, but then right before senior spring break I got dumped.
Something about break ups makes you do things you didn’t want to do, and try things you didn’t know you were capable of. That’s how I ended up at the Palm Palace. That’s how I met Grey. That’s how my spring break turned into the most unforgettable week of my life |
I originally thought this would be a full length novel, but
I was surprised to find out that it was shorter story. It always intrigues me to see
how authors can create characters and storylines that hook the reader with a
shorter amount of words. More often than not, I’m left with wanting more. Let
me just say that after reading Kissing
Eden, Foster has a superb talent for not only weaving storylines that draw
you in, but for assembling a cast of appealing characters. This story could
have easily been fleshed out to a full novel, but it was far from lacking. She
did a great job with the limited length.
I found myself invested in Eden and Grey’s romance and their
back stories. I thought Foster did a great job wrapping up their romance with
all the chaos in their life. I’m definitely glad I read this light New Adult
romance. It didn’t take me long and I walked away with a positive feeling. I
will definitely be on the look out for more from this author.
Looky, a giveaway!
Author Links:
Friday, March 21, 2014
Discards Friday
This travel book can officially drink! Yup, I discovered this 21 year old book while shifting in the travel section. It includes telephone numbers and prices! Oh, boy!
Adios!
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Trending Book Titles
Hands down one of my favorite parts of being a librarian is
collection development. Collection Development is something that I take very
seriously and I try to find titles that I know my patrons will love. I can’t
help but feel proud when one of the titles I ordered is constantly being checked
out. I feel like I have done my job and I am the best librarian in the world (I
have a tendency to let this euphoric feeling go to my head…or ego.) Since I am
bursting with pride, I thought I would try to spotlight some of the titles that
have been big hits. Remember, I am the Reference Librarian so these titles will
be nonfiction.
Cookbooks are beyond popular at my branch. Being in a small
Southern town, cooking is an art form here. A recent big trend is paleo
cooking. In my first few months here (I started in November 2012) there was a
steady demand for anything related to paleo. We had absolutely nothing on it,
so I order a 5 or 6 titles. Over the last year, these titles have stayed
constantly checked out. Paleo Slow Cooker by Arsy Vartanian has been the title with the most circulations. In the past 12 months it has
checked out 20 times. I didn’t even see it for at least 6 months because it had
a good size hold list.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
@TessaDare Interview & Giveaway
My love of romance novels is no secret and I have written about my trip to RWA Librarian Day 2013 several times. One of the highlights was that I met Tessa Dare. In preparation for the Librarian Day I tried to read some of the works of authors that I knew were attending. A friend had given Tessa Dare's Any Duchess will Do high stars on Goodreads, so I thought that would be a good place to start. This book is filled with a great cast of characters that are not only dreamy, but real. They are flawed and that is what makes them wonderful. And let me tell you about the desk scene in Any Duchess will Do. I think I said "oh, my" aloud probably a good 6 or 7 times. Talk about sizzle. Since then I have been hooked!
Ms. Dare was gracious enough to submit to one of my zany interviews. I hope you enjoy her answers and if you haven't read any of her work, go now! Her novels are full of witty and lovable characters. I would start with Any Duchess will Do. Even though it is a later Spindle Cove book, her books are stand alone. This is hands down my favorite of hers. If you are a night reader, be prepared to stay up all night. They are just impossible to put down. Her works have easily claimed some of my favorite romance novels spots. She is definitely an author to look out for! I also have another treat for you. I'm giving away not one, but THREE Tessa Dare books (including my favorite, Any Duchess will Do) to one lucky winner (US residents only). Good luck and enjoy! Tessa Dare Interview
Friday, March 14, 2014
Discard Friday
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