July 15, 2016

In a 74-18 vote by the US Senate this past Wednesday, Dr. Carla Hayden was confirmed as America’s fourteenth Librarian of Congress. She is simultaenously the first woman and the first African-American to… Read more »

Libraries & librarians

Phillip Roth left a substantial part of his estate to the Newark Public Library — Athena Bryan
Chicago Public Library sees a 240% increase in returned books since abolishing late fees — Stephanie DeLuca
Bisbee, Arizona, has the best small library in the United States — Ryan Harrington
Thief jailed for stealing over £80,000 worth of library books — Nikki Griffiths

Following shootings, a surge in sales of books on race in the Twin Cities

Kait Howard

As the people of the Twin Cities grapple with the police shooting of Philandro Castile outside of St. Paul, together with the shootings in Baton Rouge and Dallas, some seem to… Read more »

Barnes and Noble teams up with publisher of failed movie scripts, anticipates great success

Simon Reichley

A few weeks ago we covered Barnes and Noble’s most recent round of fiscal reporting, and although the news was a little grim, corporate leadership at the retail giant remained… Read more »

With the girls

Carly Miller

Gone Girl. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. The Girl Who Played with Fire. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. Girl in the Dark. Girl with a Pearl Earring.… Read more »

Melville House Books

Dr. Carla Hayden is appointed Librarian of Congress, makes history

Chad Felix