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Outta-This-World Titles for Sci-Fi Fans… in Large Print

6月11, 2018January 6, 2015

Science fiction is often called the “literature of ideas.” It tells the story of humanity with unparalleled imagination and often stimulates powerful insight into the human condition by exploring grand “what if” scenarios.

Books like1984,Fahrenheit 451,Brave New WorldandAnimal Farmintroduced science fiction broadly to American audiences and it quickly became a popular literary genre. Since then, interest in science fiction has grown immensely, as readers of all ages are drawn to the genre that allows us to explore other worlds from the comfort of home.

Find Top Publisher’s Weekly Best Books of 2014…in Large Print

6月11, 2018十的ber 2, 2014

The highly anticipated annualPublisher’s WeeklyBest Bookslist gets the full attention of three enthusiastic groups of people:

Authors, who want their book to be on it
Readers, who refer to it to discover new books for their must-read list
Librarians, who use it to develop their collections with high-quality, relevant titles

Well, this year’s list has arrived, and it’s stocked with great books that readers in every community are itching to read.

Book v. movie: who told it best? Compare with blockbuster titles (in large print)

6月11, 2018September 9, 2014

Did you know that Hitchcock’s epicThe Birdswas based on a Daphne du Maurier short story? Hollywood loves a good story.

Hot, bestselling authors … in large print!

November 6, 2014September 9, 2014

Once you find an author you love, you want to read every book they’ve written. It’s even better than finding that one elusive brand of jeans that fits you perfectly.

Weekend Travel Reads

February 26, 2018August 26, 2014

By Holly Hibner and Mary Kelly

You’re going away for the weekend. You have a few hours to kill on the plane, or maybe in the car, and you love to read. You don’t want to think too much, though – after all, you’re on vacation! You need a book you can devour in a weekend. What’s it going to be? Here are some suggestions for quick, light reads perfect for vacation.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Societyby Mary Ann Schaffer and Annie Barrows (2008)
History buffswill find this short work of fiction (274 pages) a perfect vacation read. German-occupied Guernsey Island during World War II is the setting, and the characters are a lovable, eccentric group who form a literary club. A writer named Juliet is intrigued by their society, and joins them on Guernsey Island. Her letters detail her experiences with people who become true friends, and their struggles during the occupation of their home during the war.

Big Girl Pantiesby Stephanie Evanovich (2014)
There’s something for everyone on this list! Fans of chick lit, gossipy style, and a little (ok, a lot…) of sexy romance will enjoy this quick read. Holly Brennan, a young widow, hooks up with a trainer to get her into shape. Of course, there is undeniable chemistry between them! This one isnotrecommended for a family car ride audio book! Load up your e-reader and bring a fan, because this one is hot, hot, hot! Perfect for the beach!

Have Our Advertising Efforts Stalled? Share Your Thoughts on Gale’s Newest Campaign

March 1, 2018April 1, 2014

Large Print Ad from Gale’s Thorndike Press

By Harmony Faust

Gale has a long history of sponsoring different events and programs for our library partners at thevarious tradeshows we attendthroughout each year. We love to throw a good party and often sponsor opening receptions, luncheons and of course, the busses at ALA Annual.