I am not shy about sharing how much I adore the fact that every issue of Booklist Magazine spotlights some category of popular reading. I think this is one of the best things Booklist does. Yes the reviews are great [I write some of them], but because each issue is focused around a category, it means that each issue works as a RA and Collection Development resource.
Booklist knows this and is going to double down on getting their extremely useful info out past the library worker and directly into your patrons' hands with a brand new patron facing version of the magazine coming in September.
Please see below for all of the details on the current spotlight including links you can use right now and the info on the new "Booklist Reader" print magazine.
The Latest Booklist: Spotlights on Biography & Memoir and Audio
Our June 1 & 15 double issue of Booklist is now live! This year we are celebrating the very best in memoir and biography, featuring the year’s top 10 memoirs alongside top 10 biographies in adult and youth books. Inspired by Anne Sebba’s star-reviewed Ethel Rosenberg: An American Tragedy, Donna Seaman offers a Read-alikes of Cold War biographies that are replete with intrigue. Maggie Reagan presents a Core Collection that delves into collective biographies highlighting women changemakers. Heather Booth explores the world of author-narrated memoirs in her latest Listen-alikes, influenced by Elizabeth Nyamayaro’s starred narration of I Am a Girl from Africa.
Speaking of quality narrators, the June issue also shines the spotlight on audiobooks. This year’s Odyssey Award went to the young adult historical fiction title Kent State, which features a full cast of voices and was produced by Scholastic Audio. Audio editor Heather Booth sat down to talk with author Deborah Wiles, director Zane Birdwell, and producer Paul Gagne. This year’s greatly anticipated Fall Audiobook Preview, compiled by Heather Booth and editorial assistant extraordinaire Biz Hyzy, is included, too.
We are also excited to share these additional features: Ronny Khuri’s list of 2021 Printz Award Read-alikes and a thoughtful audiobook Booklist Backlist from Heather Booth full of exclusive listener content.
You can also find the complete magazine online! Booklist’s digital edition of the June 1 & 15 issue is also live. It’s a great way to explore the magazine from your iPhone, iPad, tablet, Samsung Galaxy, or any other internet-connected device. With the digital issue, subscribers will now get print, online, digital, and archival access to the 22 Booklist and four Book Links issues each year! Visit www.booklistonline.com.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: New Patron-Facing Magazine From Booklist Launching in September
Booklist’s new product will focus on enriching the readers’ advisory (RA) experience for library workers, library patrons, and for everyone who loves to read. Click here for all the details.
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