Need a break from the day? Or something to get your brain going again? Check out Book Riot’s compilation of The Ultimate Book Trivia Challenge. Students will enjoy these, too – many test the taker’s memory for characters and lines, and they’re timed, too! From Shakespeare to Harry Potter, there’s something here for everyone!
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As Emily Temple of Flavorwire tells us, September 9th marked “the US publication of Eimear McBride’s A Girl Is a Half-Formed Thing.” Temple describes the book as “a highly experimental, Joycean novel” – experimental meaning that the book emphasizes innovation, especially when it comes to writing technique. Temple tells us that, while the book is more difficult to read, it is worth the extra effort, and the book has won numerous awards. Once you’ve wrapped your head around the book, she gives us a list of ten more experimental books to try. Tell us what you think!
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A Pew Report from September 10th, 2014 brings more insight into how young adults are using (or not using) their local libraries. The report is based on several years’ research and divides Americans under 30 and those 30 and over. Within the report you’ll find many graphs and charts, but below you’ll find one that illustrates how often Americans read books:
To read the summary, click here.
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I believe, one of the greatest abilities humans possess is the aptitude to continue to learn and grow from experiences. As the year comes to an end, and with a new one just beginning, this can be an opportunity to reflect on events from 2013. If you are in the process of searching for helpful resources, for yourself and/or your library, CMLE’s book list this week features the Best Books 2013: Self Help, by Library Journal (December 2013.) For additional books, click on the post from O (Oprah) Winter Reading by Leigh Newman, Don’t Go It Alone: 9 Books That Will Help You Clean Up Your Life. O’s book list inspires and encourage positive changes both personally and professionally.
Special note: According to Brandon Gaille (November 2013), a small business blogger for entrepreneurs, “The self improvement industry [which includes a variety of market segments] is estimated to be worth $11 billion in the United States alone.” Gaille surmised that the American self help book industry is estimated to be worth $776 million.
Tis the season of cooking, crafting and all things creative. Therefore, this week CMLE’s highlights a post by BookRiot (November 2013) on book inspired craft projects.
Just for fun, use these mini projects to decorate your office or enhance a seasonal library display. Consider setting-up an impromptu crafting station for patrons/users at your library. Click here to let the gluing commence.
Special Note: Feel free to send us a photo of your latest and greatest bookish craft creation.