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YA historical fiction has come a long way in recent years.  Authors are blending historical fiction with the paranormal, science fiction, Shakespeare, and assassin nuns. Here is a link to the YALSA page with a bibliography of recommended titles: http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2016/06/17/history-ya-world-history-ya-fiction/

I know that you’ve heard a lot about how pushers operate – and how they manage to get so many people addicted that there is always a demand for their product. However, in case you have the urge to know … Continue reading →

  I know, I know, you’re probably wondering what a Pinzgauer is and what it has to do with libraries! Several years ago when I was President of the Mountain Plains Library Association, I attended the New Mexico Library Association … Continue reading →

3 Reasons Why Booknerds Love the Smell of Books

Hidden beneath the bright covers of children’s books are philosophical quotes from which we can all learn. Take a look at some favorites, from Winnie the Pooh to Where the Wild Things Are: http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2016/jan/21/the-greatest-inspirational-quotes-from-childrens-books

 Greet the customer immediately. Give the customer your undivided attention. Make the first 30 seconds count. Be natural, not phony or mechanical. Be energetic and cordial. Be the customer’s “agent”. Think! Use your common sense. Bend the rules sometimes. Make … Continue reading →