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Another successful year of Librarian Favorites! Way too many great options for me to count (although some very wonderful librarians took on the task), and I know TBR piles will thank them. We had a great showing for 2017. Among the faves were: Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin The... Continue reading

Posted Dec 13, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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FYI: Books to look out for

Looking to add to your spring TBR piles? Of course you are! Might I recommend a few things that I particularly love: Buttermilk Graffiti by Edward Lee: James Beard Award-nominated chef Edward Lee, author of the highly praised Smoke & Pickles, tells the story of a new American culinary landscape... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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OMG! Must Read, Available Now!

Edward Lee is a person I could spend all day talking/listening to. He is a delight and I am so excited for Buttermilk Graffiti which has recipes in it, but it so much more than that. Edward is a James Beard Award-nominated chef and author of the highly praised cookbook... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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The Leavers Named to the NBA Shortlist!

Such exciting news this morning. The Leavers by Lisa Ko, a PEN/Bellwether winner and LibraryReads pick, was named to the National Book Award shortlist! It is in pretty amazing company with Jesmyn Ward's Sing, Unburied, Sing and Carmen Maria Machado's Her Body and Other Parties (P.S. Have you read this?... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Cookbooks for Fall

I participated in Booklist's "What's Cooking for Fall" cookbook webinar today, so thought I'd give you a sampling of what was discussed. The webinar will be archived soon, so check their website to listen! Sheet Pan Suppers Meatless: These no-meat dishes reinvent the idea of one-pan cooking for the humble... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Discover these authors!

The next few months will bring great books from some under-the-radar authors I'd love you to know about. Originally published in Icelandic, Woman at 1,000 Degrees was a bestseller in Germany, France, and Denmark, and has been compared to “John Irving on speed.” It is the deeply moving, smart, and... Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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New Book from Kelly Barnhill

Kelly Barnhill, author of the Newbery winning The Girl Who Drank the Moon, has written a short-story collection for adults, and.it.is.great! Dreadful Young Ladies has themes of love, death, pain, and hope — all of which are part of what make Kelly's writing so compelling. It's almost a little Drank... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Stars for a Star

During a time of crisis over our national identity, Dan Rather—veteran journalist and founder of the multimedia production company News and Guts—has been reflecting and writing passionately (almost every day on social media) about the world we live in, what our core ideals have been and should be, and what... Continue reading

Posted Sep 12, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Hope for Alzheimer's Patients

Dr. Gayatri Devi is a neurologist who has spent the last 20 years working with some of the 5 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's and other dementias. In The Spectrum of Hope she rewrites the story of Alzheimer’s by defining it as a spectrum disorder—like autism. This book is... Continue reading

Posted Aug 24, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Prepare to be Seduced

December marks the fiftieth anniversary of the release of the film The Graduate, and Seduced by Mrs. Robinson is the definitive and thoroughly researched work that provides an in-depth examination of the film and its cultural influence. Beverly Gray is a longtime film industry insider, and she offers a smart... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Happy Book Birthday!

It's here! Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin is on sale today. This #1 LibraryReads pick has gotten crazy rave reviews from librarians across the country, and also a very cool Totally Hip Book Review video from Ron Charles at the Washington Post (I spend way too much time watching... Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Saving Tarboo Creek

Examine the most pressing environmental issues of our time through one family's detailed account of creek restoration. Equal parts heartfelt and enlightening, Saving Tarboo Creek explores how the Freeman family transformed Tarboo Creek from a drainage ditch into a stream that could again nurture salmon and created an entire ecosystem.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Strangers in Budapest

Budapest is a city of secrets, a place where nothing is as it seems. In Strangers in Budapest, young American couple, Annie and Will, discover this firsthand when they move there shortly after the fall of the Communist regime. Annie hopes to escape the ghosts from her past; Will wants... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Filled with fun facts, fascinating histories, and aerial photography, Aerial Geology is an up-in-the-sky exploration of 100 of North America’s most spectacular geological formations will delight armchair geologists and window-seat travelers. Here are some sample pages of the natural beauty! This book has even prompted Jimmy Chin, a National Geographic... Continue reading

Posted Aug 17, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Wickedly Awesome Bugs!

Now on sale! Amy Stewart's information-packed, impeccably researched book has been adapted and re-organized to meet the interests of middle-grade readers, with an emphasis on the scary, strange, and painful: Deadly Creatures, Everyday Dangers, Unwelcome Invaders, Destructive Pests, Serious Pains, and Terrible Threats. The easy to understand science and informative... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Do you speak chicken? Never fear, with contagious enthusiasm and fascination for her backyard chickens, best-selling author Melissa Caughey shares her unique observations of her flock — how they sense the world, communicate impending danger, and establish pecking order — along with scientific facts and entertaining tidbits. So now you... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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A Sweet Birthday

Wishing a delicious book birthday to Treat Yourself! Jessica Siskin created a business out of building adorable designs out of crisped rice cereal treats and candy. So snag a copy of the cookbook, and start playing with your food! Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Get Your Book Lover's Calendars

This innovative and informative calendar offers 365 days of good reading—from beloved classics to the best beach-blanket reads, histories, biographies, and self-help titles. Each day features a lively, opinionated capsule review and suggestions for further reading. At a cost of only $3.50 per calendar (must be purchased in increments of... Continue reading

Posted Aug 4, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived

A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived - no worries, just a small topic to cover in 400 pages, but this is actually a captivating journey through the expanding landscape of genetics. Adam Rutherford, a scientist, science writer, and broadcaster, reveals what our genes now tell us about history,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Party Like It's Your Birthday

Oh hey, Shadow of the Lions, I see you on sale today! This debut noir is a super fun, fast-paced read. It has been almost ten years since Matthias graduated from the elite Blackburne School, where after a big fight, his roommate and best friend, Fritz, fled into the woods,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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High Praise for The Floating World

The Floating World is a debut novel, coming this October, and it just got two starred reviews! A story about family, home, and grief, The Floating World takes readers into the heart of Hurricane Katrina with the story of the Boisdorés family, whose roots stretch back nearly to the foundation... Continue reading

Posted Jul 31, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Dan Rather's What Unites Us

Dan Rather has written an inspiring book that provides wisdom and hope, puts our current political situation in context, and celebrates America's most important values. Out in November, What Unites Us is a collection of essays that reflect on what it means to be an American today, and offers a... Continue reading

Posted Jul 27, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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LJ Starred Reviews!

August is on fire! Well, I'm aware it's a few days away, but let's just assume that it is based on these (very different) Library Journal starred reviews. Debut novel, The Floating World by Morgan Babst, is the story of one family's experiences during Hurricane Katrina. LJ calls it "a... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Happy Book Birthday

Happy Book Birthday to Tasting Cider! This celebration of North American hard cider includes a tasting guide to 100 craft ciders and perry, along with the stories of how they’re made and who’s making them, plus 60 cider-based recipes, pairing suggestions, and cocktail ideas. Author Erin James provides a comprehensive... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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Garden Renovations

This book is for the DIY crowd that spends their weekends on home projects both small and large. A garden has a huge impact on a home's curb appeal and can increase a home's value; with this book in hand, homeowners will be able to tackle their yard in a... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2017 at Bibliofiles - From the Library Marketing Team at Workman Publishing Co.

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