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RC Titles Incorrectly Included in TBT

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Because of a database error, many titles listed as DB/RC pairs in issues of Talking Book Topics from September-October 2010 through July-August 2011 are available only as DBs.  All titles were listed correctly in the March-April 2011 Talking Book Topics. There is a complete list of titles that previously were announced as RCs but will not […]

Janet Evanovich Read Alikes

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

An author Read Alike list for Janet Evanovich novels of contemporary romance has been added to the Talking Books Plus Reading Lists. Feel free to use this list to extend your reading pleasure.

June 2011 Bestseller List

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Check out the June 2011 Bestsellers List of talking books available through Talking Books Plus. 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 list when they appear on one of the bestseller lists for a month […]

Reading Week 2011 Booklist

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Visit the Talking Books Plus Reading Lists  for the Reading Week 2011 books available in talking book format.

2011 Kids Reading Across RI kickoff

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

The 2011 Kids Reading Across RI kickoff held at the State House Saturday, May 14th was a great success! The book, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin is available through Talking Books Plus . To reserve your copy through the Talking Books Plus catalog, see the list of  book formats with book order numbers […]

April Bestseller List

Friday, May 13th, 2011

The April 2011 Bestsellers 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 list when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Titles in the April Bestseller List with an NLS number […]

Weekly Book Reviews K-12

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Librarians and parent check this out. On March 1st, the Mackin Books in Bloom blog went live. Launched by Mackin Educational Resources, the blog  features selected books for K-12. In the blog, Librarian bloggers explain what makes each selected book high quality and why students are likely to enjoy the book. Each month, the blog aims to […]

February Bestseller List

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

The February 2011 Bestsellers 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 list when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Titles in the February Bestseller List with an […]

Blind Author, Beth Finke

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

It was a great honor to hear author, Beth Finke talk at a Lbphra Bookbreak session. Besides authoring two books, award winning children’s book, Hanni and Beth: Safe and Sound RC/DB067181 and an autobiography, Long Time, No See RC056482, Beth is a NPR commentator. Her essays air on the NPR Morning Edition. She also teaches a writing course for senior citizens […]

Valentine Day Reading

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Warm your heart on Valentine’s Day with the following titles:  DB 68757 Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani Thirty-something Valentine Roncalli seeks her future in the family’s exclusive hand-crafted wedding shoe company while juggling work and romance. Trigiani vividly captures both New York and Italy and infuses this novel with humor, warmth, and hope. DB 61559 The Trouble […]

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