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Get October-Ready With Indigenous Horror, Gothic Horror, and YA Horror

Welcome to Check Your Shelf. I have been steadily reading for the last couple weeks, which is the first time in a LONG time that I’ve been able to say that! Hoping to ride this wave for as long as I can.


Collection Development Corner

Publishing News

New & Upcoming Titles

What Your Patrons Are Hearing About

RA/Genre Resources

On the Riot


All Things Comics


Audiophilia

On the Riot


Book Lists, Book Lists, Book Lists

Children/Teens

Adults

On the Riot


Level Up (Library Reads)

Do you take part in Library Reads, the monthly list of best books selected by librarians only? We’ve made it easy for you to find eligible diverse titles to nominate. Kelly Jensen created a database of upcoming diverse books that anyone can edit, and Nora Rawlins of Early Word is doing the same, as well as including information about series, vendors, and publisher buzz.

Catch you on the flipside, everyone.

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter.

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Bob Woodward’s Bombshell, Plus Recommended Quarantine Times Change Again

Welcome to Check Your Shelf. I’m playing hooky* on Thursday to visit Starved Rock State Park for some socially distanced hiking, which I’m really excited about! Weather’s going to be cold and drizzly, but I’m dying to get out of the house a little.

(*Not actually playing hooky – am using approved PTO that was properly requested through all the appropriate channels.)


Libraries & Librarians

News Updates

Cool Library Updates

Worth Reading


Book Adaptations in the News

Books & Authors in the News


Numbers & Trends


Award News


Pop Cultured


Bookish Curiosities & Miscellaneous


On the Riot


It’s the weekend again, and I’ll see you all next week.

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter. Currently listening to My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell.

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Big Books for the Week, Month, Season

Welcome to Check Your Shelf. Before we jump in, I have to share this delightful video of the Chicago Cubs’ off-the-field talents. I hope it makes you giggle as much as it did for me!


Collection Development Corner

Publishing News

New & Upcoming Titles

What Your Patrons Are Hearing About

RA/Genre Resources

On the Riot


All Things Comics

On the Riot


Audiophilia

On the Riot


Book Lists, Book Lists, Book Lists

Children/Teens

Adults

On the Riot


Level Up (Library Reads)

Do you take part in Library Reads, the monthly list of best books selected by librarians only? We’ve made it easy for you to find eligible diverse titles to nominate. Kelly Jensen created a database of upcoming diverse books that anyone can edit, and Nora Rawlins of Early Word is doing the same, as well as including information about series, vendors, and publisher buzz.

Catch you on the flipside, everyone.

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter.

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Who Spends $30K to Investigate a Library’s Support for BLM?!

Welcome to Check Your Shelf. I hope everyone can enjoy this upcoming long weekend, even though every person I’ve talked to has had an existential crisis about the fact that WE’RE ALREADY IN SEPTEMBER OH MY LORD WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?!?!

Ahem.


Libraries & Librarians

News Updates

Cool Library Updates

Worth Reading


Book Adaptations in the News


Books & Authors in the News


Numbers & Trends


Award News


Pop Cultured


Bookish Curiosities & Miscellaneous


On the Riot


Take a breath and take care of yourselves on this long weekend, folks. I’ll see you next week.

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter.

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A New John Green Book, Plus Parallel Universes and the Multiverse

Welcome to Check Your Shelf. Let’s keep this short: the world is a dumpster fire, so let’s jump into some book stuff and distract ourselves. Kay? Kay.

Collection Development Corner

Publishing News

New & Upcoming Titles

What Your Patrons Are Hearing About

RA/Genre Resources

All Things Comics

On the Riot

Audiophilia

On the Riot

Book Lists, Book Lists, Book Lists

Children/Teens

Adults

On the Riot

Level Up (Library Reads)

Do you take part in Library Reads, the monthly list of best books selected by librarians only? We’ve made it easy for you to find eligible diverse titles to nominate. Kelly Jensen created a database of upcoming diverse books that anyone can edit, and Nora Rawlins of Early Word is doing the same, as well as including information about series, vendors, and publisher buzz.

 

Catch you on the flipside, everyone.

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter. Currently reading The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James.

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But What About the Library Cats??

Welcome to Check Your Shelf. There’s been another police shooting, and this one has taken me aback because I grew up very close to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and now it’s on the national news. And there are too many news articles about property damage and supposed rioters, and not enough articles questioning why the police (and their white male supporters with assault rifles) are given free rein to act as judge, jury, and executioner on the streets. It just keeps going.


Libraries & Librarians

News Updates

Cool Library Updates

Worth Reading


Book Adaptations in the News


Books & Authors in the News


Award News


Pop Cultured


Bookish Curiosities & Miscellaneous

On the Riot


Take a breath and take care of yourselves, folks. If you need something cute, here are photos of Houdini exploring our bathroom. I’ll see you all next week.

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter.

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Body Horror Comics and Hot Fall Releases

Welcome to Check Your Shelf, where Gilbert is currently sitting in my lap and licking my hand while I try to type. I can’t tell if he’s trying to become more involved with CYS or if he’s trying to distract me…


Collection Development Corner

Publishing News

New & Upcoming Titles

What Your Patrons Are Hearing About

RA/Genre Resources

On the Riot


All Things Comics

On the Riot


Audiophilia

On the Riot


Book Lists, Book Lists, Book Lists

Children/Teens

Adults

On the Riot


Level Up (Library Reads)

Do you take part in Library Reads, the monthly list of best books selected by librarians only? We’ve made it easy for you to find eligible diverse titles to nominate. Kelly Jensen created a database of upcoming diverse books that anyone can edit, and Nora Rawlins of Early Word is doing the same, as well as including information about series, vendors, and publisher buzz.


Toodles, everyone. Catch you on the flip side.

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter. Currently reading Home Before Dark by Riley Sager.

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Well, Where Else Are You Going to Store Your Beer and Gum For Three Decades?

Welcome to Check Your Shelf. The world feels like it’s falling apart, but inside my little abode, my husband and I are trying to keep the new kitty from pestering our other kitty to death. Houdini likes to ambush our other cat, Gilbert, and it’s adorable because Houdini just wants to be friends, but Gilbert’s old and cranky and not amused by these youthful antics.

Anyway, on to library stuff!


Libraries & Librarians

News Updates

Cool Library Updates

Worth Reading


Book Adaptations in the News


Books & Authors in the News


Numbers & Trends


Pop Cultured


Bookish Curiosities & Miscellaneous


On the Riot


Take a breath and take care of yourselves, folks. I’ll see you next week.

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter.

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Children’s Books About (and by!) VP Candidate Kamala Harris

Welcome to Check Your Shelf. Anyone else hitting a wall from working at home? I had been doing fine for awhile, but now it’s like my brain refuses to do any sort of high-level thinking, planning, or executing, which is…irritating, to say the least. We’ll see if this week is any better.


Collection Development Corner

Publishing News

New & Upcoming Titles

What Your Patrons Are Hearing About

RA/Genre Resources

On the Riot


All Things Comics

On the Riot


Audiophilia

On the Riot


Book Lists, Book Lists, Book Lists

Children/Teens

Adults

On the Riot


Level Up (Library Reads)

Do you take part in Library Reads, the monthly list of best books selected by librarians only? We’ve made it easy for you to find eligible diverse titles to nominate. Kelly Jensen created a database of upcoming diverse books that anyone can edit, and Nora Rawlins of Early Word is doing the same, as well as including information about series, vendors, and publisher buzz.

Mask up and stay hydrated. See you on Friday!

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter.

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Wear Your Dang Masks

Welcome to Check Your Shelf. My Monday shift at the library was quite an adventure! A massive storm rolled through, and as the designated Person-in-Charge, I had to coordinate emergency procedures, usher everyone to the shelter location in the basement, and then made the call to close the library early when the power went out. Fun!


Libraries & Librarians

News Updates

Cool Library Updates

Worth Reading


Book Adaptations in the News


Books & Authors in the News


Award News


Pop Cultured


Bookish Curiosities & Miscellaneous


On the Riot


Take a breath and take care of yourselves, folks. I’ll see you next week. Here are more adorable pictures of our little Houdini, who is quite the master of disguise!

—Katie McLain Horner, @kt_librarylady on Twitter.