May 17, 2013
by Carly
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One of the perks of working at the library, and especially in acquisitions, is first dibs on the advance reading copies — also known as galleys — that vendors and publishers send us every month. These uncorrected proofs of forthcoming … Continue reading
May 15, 2013
by Kim
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I’m getting ready for SJCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge, which starts June 3rd and runs through August 3rd. The theme for the adult program this year, Groundbreaking Reads, is open-ended and can apply to lots of different things, since books can … Continue reading
May 9, 2013
by hank
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One Friday, back in the day when I was attending IU, a guy in my dorm asked me if his friend from Oberlin College could sleep in my room a couple of nights. This used to be quite common as … Continue reading
May 7, 2013
by Kim
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Foal Play by Kathryn O’Sullivan Hell or Richmond by Ralph Peters A House Divided by Kimberla Lawson Roby Into the Void by Tim Lebbon Long Live the King by Fay Weldon Murder as a Fine Art by David Morrell Red Moon by Benjamin Percy Screwed: A Novel by Eoin Colfer … Continue reading
May 6, 2013
by Maire
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Established in 1984, the first full week of May has been recognized as National Travel and Tourism week in the United States. Just in time for you to start planning your summer vacation too! The official Travel Effect website has … Continue reading
April 30, 2013
by hank
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It is time to get specific on suggesting books that discuss the evil which lurks in men’s souls. Okay women, before you get all in a huff, I want to go on record as saying that females are just as … Continue reading
April 23, 2013
by hank
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Have you ever wished that you knew some number tricks to impress your friends with? You probably haven’t. However, the editors at Hank’s Howls are going to provide you with some anyway. 2′s trick Step 1: Think … Continue reading
April 10, 2013
by hank
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Hank Howls about the Battle of Gettysburg. Continue reading
April 4, 2013
by Kim
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Fever by Maya Banks The Flamethrowers: a Novel by Rachel Kushner The House of Special Purpose by John Boyne Love Water Memory by Jennie Shortridge Marriage Matters by Cynthia Ellingsen No Way Back by Andrew Gross Odds Against Tomorrow by Nathaniel Rich Walking … Continue reading
March 26, 2013
by hank
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a list of unpredictable novels Continue reading
