BookExpo America (BEA) is so close that you can hear its heart beating (check out our preview and Barbara Hoffert's Galley and Signing Guide). Though hundreds of publishers and thousands of attendees—including an army of librarians—again will descend on Manhattan's Jacob Kavits Center from May 23–26, remember that books are not just on paper. Audio publishers will be displaying their wares, so be sure to give them some love, too. Check out the Audio Publishers Association Conference, too. Don't forget to rest your aching tootsies, get refreshments, and meet some authors in the LJ/SLJ Librarians Lounge (#2052). See ya there!

Now Hear This
LJ's Media Editor Raya Kuzyk, who resigned effective May 13 to pursue her dreams, leaves us with her final thoughts on the current state of audio, including availability, the library/retail divide, timeliness issues, and more. For the past three years, she shepherded our Media section, enriching it with innumerable features, including audio publisher/reader Q&As, top audio titles, and news and views on audio and movies, along with columns on music and gaming. more >>>

Audio Publishers Association Conference
This day-long affair on Monday, May 23, sports both a publisher and narrator track. Of particular interest to librarians is a session on "What Reviewers Are Looking For," featuring reviewers and editors from LJ, AudioFile, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist. It runs from 1:30–2:30 p.m., so mark your schedule. A full listing of the day's events is available on APA's site. If you didn't preregister online, APA staff will be at the registration desk located on Level 1, Room 1A23/24 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Check back next week for the full list of winners of the Audie Awards, being presented May 24. more >>>

Starred Reviews
James Baldwin's Going to Meet the Man, Geoffrey McGeachin's The Diggers Rest Hotel, and Karen Armstrong's Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life are among the top audio reviews garnering a star. These are sure bets for your collection. more >>>

Major Audio Releases
Tom Clancy and Peter Telep's spy thriller Against All Enemies; Lars Kepler's bestselling Swedish import thriller The Hypnotist; and Fallen, the third title in Karin Slaughter's Will Trent series, lead the pack of hot audio titles coming in June. more >>>

Audio NewsBriefs
Get the latest on new releases and company information from HighBridge Audio, Christianaudio, AudioGO, and the Audio Publishers Association.
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