In this blog post, I will give you helpful links to area resources, Library resources, and links to the books discussed in our September episode!
Sci-Fi Reads
In honor of Star Trek Day on September 8th, Stephanie shared a list of new and old Science Fiction reads. Below are the titles that were discussed in our episode!
New Sci-Fi Reads
–The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China Mieville
–The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman
–Dragons of Eternity by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
–The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey
–To Turn the Tide by S.M. Stirling
–Storm Furies by Wen Spencer
–Rebel by David Weber and Richard Fox
–Overcaptain by L.E. Modesitt
Old Sci-Fi Reads
–Dune by Frank Herbert
–1984 by George Orwell
–The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
–Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
-Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
–Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
–The Time Machine by HG Wells
–The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
Check Out Video Games from Davenport Public Library!
This month, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie interviewed one of our newest Librarians, Elena! Elena is in charge of purchasing our video game collection! Did you know that you can check out video games from The Library for free?! We have video games for PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, Xbox 360, Xbox X games, Switch, Wii, DS, and 3DS! To learn more about our HUGE collection, we have a helpful Libguide for you! You can also place holds and check availability by visiting our online catalog!
Self-Improvement Month
September is self-improvement month and The Library is here to help with some of our newer resources!
The Library now has LinkedIn Learning: Login with your library card number and password for your account to access 16,000+ expert-led courses presented in seven languages. Course subjects include: small business and entrepreneurship, web development, Microsoft Office, Google docs, photography, video editing, public speaking, sales, marketing, and many more.
Have you been meaning to learn a new language or polish those sophomore year Spanish skills? Mango language has you covered! This language-learning resource offers instructional courses for over 70 languages. Begin to develop or build upon your listening and speaking skills in one or more foreign languages. Includes ESL (English as a Second Language) for over 20 languages.
Self Help Books Helped or Tanked?
Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie ran through some Self-Help books that both helped their lives and some that completely tanked. Below are their favorites and least favorites in this category!
Beth
Helped:
–The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondō
–How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
–The Lazy Genius Podcast
Tanked:
–The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
–The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusso
Stephanie
Helped:
–Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth H. Blanchard
–By the Book Podcast hosted by Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer (Renamed: How To Be Fine Podcast)
Tanked:
–Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside Out by Phil McGraw
Brittany
Helped:
–Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Stephen R. Covey, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, & Al Switzler
–Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth H. Blanchard
–The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
Tanked:
–Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Celebrate Banned Books Week!
Every year, ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. The lists are based on information from reports filed by library professionals and community members, as well as news stories published throughout the United States. Below are last year’s 10 Most Challenged Books:
- Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
- All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
- This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
- Flamer by Mike Curato
- The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
- TIE – Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
- TIE – Tricks by Ellen Hopkins
- Let’s Talk About it: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan
- Sold by Patricia McCormick
To read more about Banned Books Week visit the ALA Banned Books Page!
New Merch!
Exciting news! We now have an online Threadless Store featuring custom designs by our marketing coordinator Tessa! Order apparel to show off your love of our library! A portion of all sales goes to our FRIENDS who support our programming and other special projects! Take a look at a wide array of options from kids t-shirts, adult apparel, notebooks, and more! Visit our Threadless Store today to make a purchase!
What Our Hosts Read In August
Stephanie’s Reads:
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill
Peking Duck and Cover by Vivien Chien (book 10 in Noodle House Mystery series)
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (book 1 in the Assistant to the Villain series)
The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (book 1 in The Grandest Game series)
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
Brittany’s Reads:
The Flight Attendant by Chris Bojalian Narrated by Erin Spencer, Grace Experience, and Mark Deakins
Flying Solo by Linda Holmes
The Wedding People by Alison Espach Narrated by Helen Laser
The Break-up Pact by Emma Lord Narrated by Natalie Naudus
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney Illustrated by Anita Jeram
Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino Narrated by Helen Laser
Beth’s Reads:
Where the Children Take Us: How One Family Achieved the Unimaginable by Zain Asher
At Least You Have Your Health by Madi Sinha
If you would like to listen to our episode, it can be found wherever you get your podcasts. If you prefer listening on the web, it can be found here!
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