Jen is an urban and cultural geographer who did a PhD on public libraries and reading. As a researcher, her interests are focused on libraries, reading, book retailing and the book industry more broadly. As a reader, she reads a lot of crime fiction, non-fiction, and chicklit. And board books. All the board books. You can also find her writing about books for children and babies at babylibrarians.com. Instagram: shittyhousewife / babylibrarians Twitter: @jennnigan
Alphabet board books have moved on from the standard 'a' is for 'apple'. Here are a few fun books that will teach you about the alphabet and then some.
How reading resolutions change after having a baby.
The CEO of Macmillan sends a letter to employees explaining the importance of publishing and defending FIRE AND FURY, a tell-all book about the Trump White House.
On using crime fiction novels to guide your travels.
What happens if you *don't* complete a reading challenge?
When you don't want to buy mugs or magnets or t-shirts, what else can you collect as souvenirs from your travels? One Rioter chose library cards.
If you are a shop that sells books, is that enough to call yourself a bookshop? Musings on what it means to be a bookshop, and what Amazon Books really is.
An online auction (running October 2–5, 2017) created by authors, publishers, and editors to support relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
18 September is Hide a Book Day! As part of their Ten Year Anniversary Celebration, Goodreads teamed up with the Book Fairies to celebrate books.
Aussie readers: take part in Australian Reading Hour later this month. Here's why and how!