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Talking Book Topics Jan-Feb 2014

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

On Feb 24th the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) announced that the large print issue of Talking Book Topics (TBT) January-February 2014 was delayed by inclement weather. Subscribers should receive their issues by February 27th. This delay does not affect the audio or online versions of the issue, which are […]

National Education Association Read Across America

Monday, February 24th, 2014

The National Education Association’s event, 2014 Read Across America Day is Monday, March 3rd. Talking Books Plus members can request the book, Cat in the Hat, in audio format (DB033062.) Talking Books Plus has 21 other titles by Dr. Seuss. Read them all! Schools as well as individuals may be eligible for Talking Books Plus […]

2014 Kids Reading Across RI

Friday, February 21st, 2014

I am very pleased to announce that Kids Reading Across RI is holding its kickoff event for the 2014 book, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library at the State House in Providence on Saturday, May 31, 2014. The author of the book, Chris Grabenstein, will be present. Get your free copy of the book at this […]

2014 Reading Across Rhode Island

Thursday, February 20th, 2014

Read more about the 2014 Reading Across Rhode Island program and join in the group events. The 2014 RARI book is Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan (DB075599).  Several of the resource books in this program are also available to Talking Books Plus members in talking book format from Talking Books Plus. Email tbplus@olis.ri.gov or call us […]

Braille Printer at a fraction of the cost

Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

For braille enthusiasts, read this article entitled, This 7th Grader Made a Braille Printer With a Lego kit and a Thumbtack.

More Books into Movies

Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

The following books will be coming out as movies in 2014. Be connected and listen to the narration of these books. Give your imagination license to fully experience all that the authors hope you will and more. Talking Books Tied Into Movies, posted on the TBP blog January 22, 2014, has more titles. Vampire Academy movie […]

Vampire Academy Movie Tie-In

Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

The book, Vampire Academy, is now a movie. Talking Books Plus is pleased to announce it has books 1 to 6 in the Vampire Academy series (MRVAC). These books are rated as Young Adult interest for senior high and older readers. The books contain violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Vampire Academy (MRVAC:1) DB68486 Frostbite (MRVAC:2) DB69602 […]

Presidents Week Booklist

Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

In celebration of Presidents’ Week, the George Washigton Booklist and Abraham Lincoln Booklist have been added to the online Reading List. Order titles through BARD, the online Catalog, by email, by phone, or mail in a book order.

Shirley Temple Remembered

Tuesday, February 11th, 2014

Shirley Temple died  February 10, 2014 . In honor of her life and her role in America, in the world, and in film, she is remembered. If you would like to read about Shirley Temple, Talking Books Plus offers two books about her life. The two books were found by Wolfner Library, the National Services for the […]

January 2014 Bestsellers List

Wednesday, February 5th, 2014

The January 2014 Bestsellers List has been posted. The bestseller report compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or […]

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