Library Reads Favorite of Favorites Voting is Now Open [Until 10/15]

One of the most frequent reasons I hear form library workers as to why they do not participate in Library Reads is that they do not have time to read ahead and that they are not comfortable voting for a book they haven't read completely. First of all, don't worry about finishing any pre-pub book. Library Reads is about sharing the excitement you have about an upcoming title. You can read the beginning and skim a bit to know if you are excited to read the entire book. That's what you are voting for...the excitement. You are not judging that title, "THE BEST BOOK THIS MONTH." The Second, there is one time of year you can participate without having read ahead-- the Favorite of Favorites list! See the directions below and here from Library Reads on how you can vote for you favorite books that made the list between 10/17 and 9/18. Chances are you have read many of these by now. And this voting doesn't require using another platform either [the second most frequent reason people tell me the do not vote]. It is just a Survey Monkey. So no more excuses. Get to it and vote. If nothing else it is good practice for Election Day next month.

It's time to vote for your Favorite of Favorites! Hey there, LibraryReader! The Favorite of Favorites long list is awaiting your vote! We are celebrating our fifth year of reading and recommending great titles by inviting library staff to vote on their favorites from the October 2017 through September 2018 lists. Remember, anybody who works in a public library in the United States can vote in this poll! This is the first round of voting so be sure to make your vote count by clicking on the link below by October 15th! Click the link below to vote! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/favorites1718 The short list will be announced on October 20 and the final winners will be announced on December 1st! Thanks for voting in our Favorite of Favorites poll! Please vote by October 15th. Happy reading!