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From the BBC: A typical paperback book accounts for around 1kg of carbon dioxide, according to sustainability expert Mike Berners-Lee. Perhaps that does not sound like much. But in the US alone, where 767 million paperback books were sold in 2023, this is equivalent to the electricity use of more than 150,000 homes for a year. […]
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From Tech EU: Today Wikimedia Deutschland announced the launch of a semantic search concept in collaboration with search experts from DataStax and Berlin’s Jina AI. The concept makes Wikidata’s openly licensed data available in an easier-to-use format for AI application developers. This simplifies the process of developing open-source, non-profit AI applications and contributes to a more reliable […]
The article linked below was published today by Insights. Title Library Partnership Rating: A Case Study About an Open, Community-Built Rubric to Evaluate Journal Publishers Authors Robin Sinn Iowa State University Libraries Rachel Caldwell UMass Amherst Libraries Source Insights Volume 37 (2024) DOI: 10.1629/uksg.658 Abstract This case study describes the formation of Library Partnership Rating […]
These are only a few of the wide-ranging limited edition library card iterations popping up seemingly everywhere. Why are all these libraries putting time and resources into small-run cards?
Harrow’s breathtaking debut delves deep into the raw emotions of grief and the pure beauty of rediscovering joy in an exquisite tale of second chances, featuring an enemies-to-lovers romance.
The Booker Prize shortlist is announced. Entitlement by Rumaan Alam gets reviewed. Memoirs arrive from James Middleton, Eric Roberts, Ina Garten, and Mark Hoppus. Plus, interviews with Gillian Anderson, Coco Mellors, Mirya R. Holman, and Connie Chung.
From UNESCO Institute For Statistics (UIS): The UIS is excited to introduce the new UIS Data Browser which brings together all our data on education, science, and culture, making it a convenient resource for everyone, from policymakers to researchers. With a refreshed interface, users can easily view and download customized data for their needs. The new browser also offers better […]
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We Solve Murders by Richard Osman leads holds this week. Also getting buzz are titles by Laura Dave, Kelly Bishop, Hilary Rodham Clinton, and Rumaan Alam. People’s book of the week is The Wildes: A Novel in Five Acts by Louis Bayard. All the National Book Award longlists are out now. Shōgun, based on the novel by James Clavell, wins big at the 2024 Emmys.
An extraordinary, incomparable work of world literature that requires and rewards multiple readings.
The article (full text) linked below was recently published by Title Innovation in Libraries: A Service-Oriented Perspective Authors Benoît Desmarchelier University Sorbonne Paris Nord Faridah Djellal University of Lille Faïz Gallouj University of Lille Source Research Policy Volume 54, Issue 1, January 2025, 105110 DOI: 1016/j.respol.2024.105110 Abstract This article is devoted to the question of innovation […]
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Ed. Note: We will be updating this post with additional coverage, statements, and filings as they become available. Please check back. From Reuters: University of California Los Angeles neuroscience professor has sued six major academic journal publishers, claiming in a proposed class action that they violated antitrust law by barring simultaneous submissions to multiple journals […]
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From LC: This year’s National Book Festival on August 24 still has a lot of us glowing, and we have even more of a reason to glow brighter: sessions are now available on demand! So whether you didn’t attend the Festival, missed a session or want to revisit an amazing moment you saw onstage, you […]
From an SSP Announcement: We are pleased to announce our partnership with Supporting Ukrainian Publishing Resilience and Recovery (SUPRR). SUPRR is a bottom-up initiative designed to help strengthen the Ukrainian publishing sector in order to meet the educational, academic, and cultural needs of Ukrainians. Through creating global connections, SUPRR aims to showcase Ukraine to international readers. […]
This intriguing assortment should appeal to Child’s many fans, as well as mystery/thriller/crime readers.
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The Blue Hour
Mystery and psychological thriller readers will enjoy peeling back the countless layers of this novel.
Connelly’s name on the cover guarantees a great read; his latest is no exception. The story follows the cases methodically and realistically, and the characters continue to grow. With a TV series on Amazon Prime coming soon starring Maggie Q as Renée Ballard, this novel will generate more interest than usual.
Charming and witty with a well-paced murder to solve, this series starter is sure to delight both Austen fans and mystery lovers.
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The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case
This third “Conrad the Cat Detective” title (after The Cat Who Solved Three Murders) will satisfy those looking for a narrative that blends cozy sensibilities and more gritty mystery-thriller elements and explores an unusual crime-fighting partnership.
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Double Barrel Bluff
Berney’s third Shake Bouchon novel (after Whiplash River) is as much fun as the others. Enthusiastically recommended for all crime fiction fans.
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The Truth Behind the Governess
Arens (Meeting Her Promised Viscount) presents a chaste, charming Victorian romance about seeking adventure and finding love instead.
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K-9 Defender
Miller (Shadow Survivors) delivers a fast-paced read in the second book of the “Protectors at K-9 Ranch” series. Characters from the previous novel make reappearances, but first-time readers can connect the dots and not feel like they are missing out on the storyline.
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Colorado Kidnapping
Myers (Mile High Mystery) skillfully writes emotional scenes and takes readers on a heart-wrenching adventure.
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Conard County: Covert Avenger
Deceit, danger, and adventure are all abundant in Lee’s (Conard County: Murderous Intent) latest. Readers need not have previous knowledge of this lengthy series; Lee does an excellent job of making the stories stand-alone reads.
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Two Week Temptation in Paradise
A lovely romance from Renae (Consequence of Their Parisian Night), featuring an older heroine getting her second chance at forever.
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I Did Something Bad
Wheatley (Homicide at Vincent Vineyard) pens an adventurous story in the fourth entry of the “West Coast Crime” series. Well-developed characters will draw readers in and have them reaching for the earlier books.
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What Lies Below
Ericson (Captured at the Cove) unfolds a love story that fans of Nicholas Sparks and Colleen Hoover will be drawn to.
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Always the Bridesmaid
Blake’s (Cinderella Assistant to Boss’s Bride) latest is a must read for those who enjoy friends-to-lovers and second-chance romances.
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The Muse of Maiden Lane
Series fans will be thrilled that the last of the four horsewomen finds her happily-ever-after. Characters from prior installments feature significantly, so readers should begin with The Siren of Sussex.
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The Killer Next Door
Stevens (The Secret of Shutter Lake) takes readers on a thrilling ride, which will leave them breathlessly awaiting the next book in the series.
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A Wager To Win the Debutante
Shepherd (Falling for the Forbidden Duke) presents a steamy Victorian romance to start the new “Rakes, Rebels and Rogues” series.
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Bound by the Boss’s Baby
Singh (Their Accidental Marriage Deal) offers a cute and cozy story, perfect for readers who love single-parent romances.
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Fake Fling with the Billionaire
This romance from Stewart (Unexpected Family for the Rebel Tycoon) is sure to capture readers’ hearts.
In this marriage-of-convenience Regency romance, Dickson (Too Scandalous for the Earl) presents an annoyances-to-lovers pair with an outspoken leading lady and a sympathetic, sensuous hero.
Leach is an inspiring teacher and guide who invites readers (and leaders) to open their eyes, ears, and lives to love. They’re urged to allow the Word of God to be planted like a seed deep within them. This book is perfect for both groups and individuals.
This book parses letters and documents such as the Greek translation of Esther, 3 Maccabees, and Baruch and interacts with the current scholarly conversation on these ancient texts. A useful study for students of ancient Judaism.
Filled with vignettes and details revealing Higgins’s insider view of life at the Vatican, this highly recommended book often has the friendly and joyous feel of someone talking about a dear friend. Pair with Elisabetta Piqué’s Pope Francis: Life and Revolution or Francis: A Pope for Our Time by Luis Rosales and Daniel Olivera.
Rounds sets a high bar for herself and reminds readers that they can do the same. This would be an excellent addition to collections as both a sports book and a self-help book.
Ideal for readers who enjoy narratives about antiquities, the history of the Bible, the questionable world of antique valuation and provenance, or billionaires in the U nited States. Pair with Bible Nation: The United States of Hobby Lobby by Candida R. Moss and Joel S. Baden.
Buttar makes brilliant use of primary sources and provides readers with a rich understanding of the unique nature of Leningrad, its military, and its people during a perilous time.
Readers interested in the U.S. Supreme Court and its history, the legal system, and contemporary America will enjoy this book.
With detailed worldbuilding, a brooding and troubled anti-hero, and a heroine with a strong backbone struggling between duty to family, love, and all mortalkind, this epic, slow-burn romantasy is a page-turner for romance and fantasy fans alike. Highly recommended, with excellent crossover appeal for young adults.
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Loka
This sequel deepens Meru’s extensive worldbuilding and continues to draw on its core themes of what humanity means in a post-human future. However, this is, at heart, a coming-of-age story that will appeal to young adult readers as much as to older fans of Divya’s work.
This new adult romantasy from Peñaranda (A Sword from the Embers) will hold appeal for fans of Kerri Maniscalco’s “Kingdom of the Wicked” series.
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