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April 2012 Bestseller List

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

The bestseller list 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 NLS list when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Once a title appears in the NLS list […]

February 2012 Bestseller List

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The February 2012 Bestseller List is online. The bestseller report compiled monthly by National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (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 […]

NOBLE Collection

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

The State of North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is making NOBLE, their locally produced collection of digital audio and digital braille materials, available to RI Talking Books Plus members. Registration is not required to use or download these materials. All of the audio titles are listed in Voyager with a link to […]

January 2012 Bestseller List

Friday, February 10th, 2012

The January 2012 Bestseller List is online now. The bestseller report compiled monthly by National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (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 […]

Reading Across RI Events

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Now that Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks is downloadable from BARD at Talking Books Plus, consider joining the following Upcoming Reading Across Rhode Island events associated with the book.

Reading Across RI Caleb's Crossing Downloadable

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Read Caleb’s Crossing and join the Reading Across Rhode Island events that are taking place in public libraries throughout the state. The historical novel, Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks is downloadable from BARD, a service for Talking Books Plus members. The recording is by Mitzi Friedlander. Reading time is 12 hours 44 minutes. Download Caleb’s Crossing, DB73473. Book Annotation: Bethia Mayfield […]

December 2011 Bestseller List

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

The December 2011 Bestseller List is online now. The bestseller report compiled monthly by National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (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 […]

Arm Chair Travelling

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Nancy Boucher, Reader Advisor at the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center created the “Arm Chair Travelling When It is COLD Outside”  reading list. These books are available through the Rhode Island Talking Books Plus library. This list was made available through the Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Reader Advisors (lbphra) listserv moderated by Patrice Johnson.

Youth Holiday Talking Books

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

The 2011 Winter Holiday Bibliography is posted on the Talking Books Plus webpage. This booklist was compiled by Wolfner Library Youth Services. Wolfner Library is the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped network library in Missouri. Talking Books Plus is the network library in Rhode Island. Happy Holiday reading!

Inspirational Dog Stories

Monday, December 12th, 2011

I discovered links to these titles at the end of  Robin Kall’s article  about Caleb’s Crossing  in Go Local Prov Lifestyle. Robin is also Co- chair of the May 5, 2012 breakfast that is celebrating the 2012 Reading Across RI  book, Caleb’s Crossing. The following title is in the Talking Books Plus collection – A Good Dog – The Story of Orson Who Changed […]

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