In closing out 2018, we are sharing some of our overall favorites. Click through to the original post on the title. As you weed, be sure to share with us any of your favorites. (Send us pictures, not the actual
Category: Best of the Worst
Best-of lists for each year ALB has been in existence.
Best of ALB 2018: Youth and Teen
Am I normal? Best in Youth and Teen Youth and teen materials are always a great source of ALB winners. This year is no exception. Teen collections, particularly can age quickly, and before you know it, it is an
Best Cover Art of 2018
Glamourpuss Because cats in wigs So, 2018 is coming to a close. (Didn’t Summer Reading just finish up?) Holly and I have a few best of lists out for the coming days. We would love you to share your
Best of 2017 – Part 2
And now Part 2! Best of lists are compiled by both Mary and Holly under the influence of caffeine, beer, and/or chocolate. Your mileage may vary. Happy Holidays! Mary and Holly
Best of 2017- Part 1
Well, we are finally at the end of 2017. We are still here. We haven’t run out of weird books, and our little dog and pony show still keeps plugging along. Who knew? The ALB disclaimer: Remember, “awfulness” is in
Terrible Titles and Crappy Covers
As time runs out on 2016, we include these last few titles to round out our lists of the best of the worst. Think of this list as the “Miss Congeniality” list of ALB’s best of the worst. We had
Holly’s Favorites for 2016
This is always one of my favorite posts of the year! I have so many favorites this year that it was hard to narrow my list, so Mary and I compared lists and divided the ALB goodness between us. Crafting
Mary’s Favorites of 2016
This really has been a weird year for just about everyone I know, and not just because of politics and baseball. As 2016 comes to a close, Holly and I endeavor to create a “best of” list for the year.