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Glamourpuss cover

Best Cover Art of 2018

December 27, 2018 Mary Kelly Best of the Worst

 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

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Winner medal

…But it was an award winner!

October 28, 2018 Holly Practical Librarian 9 comments

Some of the more difficult weeds in libraries are award winners. The Newbery, Caldecott, National Book Award, Hugo, Bram Stoker, Nebula, etc. etc. etc. awards are wonderful choices for most public libraries – and even some school, university, and special

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Best of 2017 award

Best of 2017 – Part 2

December 22, 2017 Mary Kelly Best of the Worst One comment

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

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Best of 2017 award

Best of 2017- Part 1

December 21, 2017 Mary Kelly Best of the Worst One comment

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

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