Below are the Rights in their original text taken from the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights page, accompanied by explanations and examples of how library users might apply them in their own use of their libraries and how things have shaken out in the real world. Right I: Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves....

During the first and second quarter of the project, the team explored titles which had been published in the last 12–24 months. But for the third quarter, the metrics tightened: books were limited to titles published within the last 6–12 months. Guy LeCharles Gonzalez, Project Lead for Panorama Picks, said the decision to look at more recently published titles was in part to really reach indie bookstores—the closer the books to their initial publication date, the more likely those books could be acquired and stocked and/or books already on their shelves could be highlighted more prominently....

Through the advent of writing, and the wonderful world of books, stories have been transmitted, lived in and variously interpreted for centuries now. But the rising popularity of audiobooks has brought oral storytelling to the forefront once again. These modern, easily accessible descendants of the ancient story circles have much to offer in terms of convenience and entertainment. So, how does our brain react to an oral narrative? How do we process the stories that we listen to in the audio format?...

These literary gifts for tea lovers feature a variety of book-themed teas, as well as stickers, mugs, and more treats that the tea fandom will enjoy. Pick up one of the book-themed teas, along with a mug, and you have a great and easy gift. Of course, if you are a tea drinker, you can indulge yourself with these literary gifts, too. Because why not? Sweet Literary Gifts for Tea Lovers You can score these Shakespeare teas in a variety of play-inspired flavors, as well as in mini bags or 50 gram bags....

A “book hangover” is the slangy shortcut for the feeling when a reader finishes a book—usually fiction—and they can’t stop thinking about the fictional world that has run out of pages. The story is over, but the reader misses the characters or the atmosphere of the novel. Personally, I know the hangover is bad when I have trouble even looking at another book. What passing delights can a new novel hold for me when I only want more of the story I just finished?...

The words are powerful in their own right on the page, but for me, this just goes to show that there’s no substitution for listening to our fellow humans. Why? It’s because the act of reading is characteristically done in isolation. However, the act of listening is done with company. I’d like to say that I’m worldly enough to have read poetry collections by all of the greatest poets, dead and alive....

One particular story from Wonder Woman #1, published in 1942, is the epitome of everything wrong with Golden Age Wonder Woman. It starts from the second that Wondy and her friend/sidekick, Etta Candy, head off to Texas on a train with a caricature of a black person. This is the recolored version of this page. I’ll leave it to you to imagine what the original looks like. (Hint: it is not better....

Naruto is a Japanese manga created by Masashi Kishimoto. The first volume was published in 1997 and it tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. However, inside Naruto lives a monster known as the Nine-Tails, a nine-tailed fox hungry for blood and revenge, making his journey way harder. What makes Naruto so endearing is the hero himself....

Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice. at Brightly: Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions at Bustle: These 7 Romance Novels Are Basically A Hallmark Holiday Movie In Book Form at BuzzFeed: 11 Fantastic Boxed Book Sets To Gift This Holiday Season at Crime Reads: What’s Cozier Than a Cozy Mystery?...

Fear and Loathing in the Oval Office The books that have made the biggest splash about the White House since Trump became president have not painted the prettiest picture of the highest office in the “Land of the Free.” Just look at the titles! Fear, fury, fire…If delving into the apparently toxic atmosphere of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue sounds too depressing for you, just remember “better the devil you know” isn’t an aphorism that ONLY applies to choosing between two bad options....

Killing Stalking is a manhwa written by Koogi and first published in 2016. The story follows Yoon Bum, a quiet guy who has a crush on popular Sangwoo. The crush turns into obsession very quickly and one night, Yoon Bum finds himself entering Sangwoo’s house while the other is away. When he finds a woman imprisoned in Sangwoo’s basement, the reality of it all slaps him in the face: Sangwoo is a serial killer....

The 10-episode streaming series will feature the characters we all know and love from the books: Kristy Thomas (Sophie Grace), Mary-Anne Spier (Malia Baker), Claudia Kishi (Momona Tamada), Stacey McGill (Shay Rudolph), and Dawn Schafer (Xochitl Gomez). Together, this group of middle schoolers from Stoneybrook, Connecticut start their own babysitting business. Ann M. Martin, the author of The Baby-Sitters Club books, is attached to the project as a writer. Rachel Shukert (from GLOW) is the showrunner, and Lucia Aniello (from Broad City) is an executive producer and director....

— Netflix (@netflix) October 24, 2018 If you haven’t read the book (as I have not), it looks at first glance like a typical thriller with a mother trying to save her children…but…in a blindfold? Wait, and there’s something supernatural going on? WAIT, WHAT IS GOING ON. By the end of the trailer I was shooing away my own children and gripping the edge of my seat. Bird Box will be on Netflix and in select theaters on December 21st....

Unfinished Books Committed to working my way through my ever-growing Toni Morrison collection, I brought my current read, Sula. After reading snippets of The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup by Susan Orlean, I hope to read the collection of profiles from beginning to end. Poetry Because I need a good selection of poetry at my fingertips, it felt obvious to include new poems. I packed Bestiary by Donika Kelly, which I purchased after reading “Fourth Grade Autobiography” in American Journal: Fifty Poems for Our Time....

Can you name any of the fastest-selling books of all time? In the United States? Maybe. But people tend to focus on the best-selling books, which is slightly different. The best-selling books, like the ones the New York Times Best Seller List covers every week, are the ones that sell the highest number of total copies, while the fastest-selling books are those that fly off the shelves at top speed....

Two addictive reads for fans of twisty psychological thrill-rides from New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica. The Good Girl: What seems like a safe one-night stand turns out to be the worst mistake of Mia Dennett’s life. A tautly written, compulsive read that reveals how even in the perfect family, nothing is as it seems… The Other Mrs.: Meet Sadie and Will Foust, the new couple in town. When their neighbor is murdered, Sadie is drawn deeper into the mystery, but the more she discovers the more she realizes how much she has to lose....

What is Gothic Romance? Ann Radcliffe’s A Sicilian Romance, Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre: because of them, gothic romance began to be known as a sub-genre. “Her novels featured female protagonists battling through terrifying ordeals while struggling to be with their true loves,” says the New York Public Library about Radcliffe’s work. You might have seen covers of women running out of creepy houses with beautiful flowing dresses in the middle of the night....

The publishing industry is at a uniquely privileged position to combat book censorship. But what do they really do? If you take a look at the list below, you’ll see that there’s a lot of signing statements, and of gravely stating that they stand against censorship and for freedom of speech. Speaking up is important to get the information across, of course, but it is hardly enough. The resources needed to face censorship in all its forms, including book challenges and bans, are of a more concrete nature: money and legal resources....

As I grew up, the objects that I coveted changed, and so did the personal reasons why. As an overachiever and perfectionist in elementary school through college, I wanted Hermione’s Time Turner from the Harry Potter books. With an Invisibility Cloak, I could access restricted books and places, like Harry did, and be less conspicuous as a disabled person at the same time. Even way before mobile apps, though, I thought that the Marauder’s Map was a huge violation of privacy with terrifying implications....

Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets has a ton of free children’s poetry on its website, where you’ll find more than 25 themed and curated collections of children’s verse. These subject-specific selections are perfect for parents and teachers who are looking for poems on educational topics like “Black History Month: Poems for Kids,” “Myths and Fairy Tales: Poems for Kids,” and “Social Justice: Poems for Kids.” The Academy of American Poets also offers a Materials for Teachers section with lesson plans, a glossary of poetic terms, essays on teaching poetry, and more....