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The Most Popular Under-The-Radar Books in Libraries: Quarantine 2020 Edition

What books were US public library users seeking most frequently? A look at the under-the-radar hits between April and June 2020.

Screen Time Is Money: How Authors Make Money on Ebooks

We're taking a close look at how authors make money on ebooks, from the making of an ebook to selling and distributing them through various outlets.

What Was the First Comic Book?

What was the first comic book? Depends on how you define what makes a comic book. We explore some of the leading contenders here.

Dismantling White Supremacy in Public Libraries

American public libraries operate under white supremacy. It's time to dismantle it.

Contemporary Native Literature: Looking Beyond the “Indian Du Jour”

This is a starting point for recognizing the diversity of contemporary Native literature and its different genres, styles, and movements.

As Bookstores Reopen, Stores Seek Safe Practices

As bookstores reopen, owners are prioritizing safety for employees and customers above all else. Find out what's happening from the sources.

Librarians in Phoenix Become Healthcare Workers

With no city public health department, the City of Phoenix repurposes librarians as public health workers.

The Importance of Pandemic Diaries

It may be that the thought of reading about pandemics sounds like too much too soon, but this reader is here to say pandemic diaries are important.

What Anti-Racism Books Were Americans Requesting At Their Libraries?

The most popular anti-racism books in American digital library collections from March to April 2020.

The Sordid History of Truman Capote’s BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S

Go behind the scenes, and the book, to explore the history of Truman Capote's BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, and search for the real Holly Golightly.