At CMLE Headquarters, we are big fans of books and reading -and as we are in a system filled with library people we know our members likewise are readers! So each month we will read a fiction book with a library theme attached, and a nonfiction book with some applicability to making our work lives better.
What are we reading for November?? That is up to you!
We have a poll up on our Goodreads page for you to select your choice for the next book. The poll will be open through October 26, giving us a couple of weeks to still read our October book and to think about November.
Remember: these are very low-key book groups! We all just want to read books, and have a place to talk about ideas if we feel like sharing. As library people we spend so much time working with books, it can be hard to remember to take time to enjoy them. CMLE is here to help with that!
So read, enjoy, post discussions if you wish – and just have a good time with books!
Attention, book-loving CMLE members! (We hope that is most of you!)
You may have read our earlier post introducing CMLE’s two new book groups on Goodreads. One of our groups is aimed at professional development for librarians, and the books that we will be reading will hopefully be useful to you in your place of work. Our second book group is more about reading for fun, and the books we read will be a little more light-hearted!
Do you want to read with us, but need to borrow a copy of either book? CMLE has two copies of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up and one copy of Curiosity Thrilled the Cat that are available to borrow!
Email Angie and let her know if you are interested. Looking forward to reading together!
The Goodreads Choice Awards are the only major book awards decided by readers. Each year, we look forward to their list of winning books! Who needs a candy store, right? Over 3 million votes were cast, and the results were tabulated! Drum roll please…..
The results are in for the 2014 Goodreads Choice Awards! 3,317,504 votes were cast and 20 books were named! Did your pick make it?
Fiction: Landline by Rainbow Rowell
Mystery & Thriller: Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
Historical Fiction: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Fantasy: The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness
Romance: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood by Diana Gabaldon
Science Fiction: The Martian by Andy Weir
Horror: Prince Lestat by Anne Rice
Humor: Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Nonfiction: The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan
Memoir & Autobiography: This Star Won’t Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl by Esther Earl, Lori Earl & Wayne Earl
History & Biography: The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra by Helen Rappaport
Business Books: #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso
Food & Cookbooks: Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten
Graphic Novels & Comics: Serenity: Leaves on the Wind by Zack Whedon, Georges Jeanty & Fabio Moon
Poetry: Lullabies by Lang Leav
Debut Goodreads Author: Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Young Adult Fiction: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction: City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
Middle Grade & Children’s: The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
Picture Books: The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems
Learn more about the Goodreads Choice Awards here – you can learn more about the winners, see which other books were nominated, see winners from previous years, and even review the books yourself.
It’s that time of year again: time to vote . . . for the Goodreads Choice Awards! (Remember: ANYONE can vote!) The Opening Round began on Monday and goes through Saturday, November 8th. Check out the books and vote for your favorites to make it to the Semifinal Round – voting for this is open from November 10th through the 15th. And then those books will be narrowed down quite a bit, so if you missed some of this year’s best, you can do a quick read of the finalists before you vote in the Final Round (November 17th – 24th)! On their website, you will find previous winners, review 2013 winners, and rules & eligibility.
Voting Schedule
Opening Round: Nov. 3-8
Semifinal Round: Nov. 10-15
Final Round: Nov. 17-24
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