September 2023 Must-Haves

| By Tamara Butler | As summer winds down and cool fall days lie ahead, it’s time to snuggle up with a warm blanket and a pumpkin latte while becoming immersed in fictional worlds with captivating characters who face breakups, disappointments, chronic pain, substance abuse, and lost dreams while learning to forge new paths and … Read more

September 2023 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers

| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top ten books that librarians across the country love; the monthly Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more

ALA’s American Libraries Webinar: Education for Everyone

| By Gale Staff | What happens when you make continuing education and career growth more accessible? People realize they have the potential to transform their lives. If you’re eager to help adults in your community advance their education, upskill, and grow in their careers, join Gale and ALA’s American Libraries for a rich discussion with … Read more

The Verdict: ChiltonLibrary Is a Sound Investment

| By Chilton Staff | The verdict is in from Library Journal. This summer’s review praises ChiltonLibrary,1 saying that home mechanics will be delighted—that its automotive tools for labor estimating, recalls, and maintenance, along with its educational videos, animations, and Automotive Service Excellence quizzes, will appeal to a wide range of patrons. The reviewer describes … Read more

Sparking Students’ Interest in Atomic History

| By Elizabeth Mohn | The blockbuster hit movie Oppenheimer made headlines throughout the United States when it premiered to large audiences and a great deal of media attention in July 2023. The movie is a biopic of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is best known for his work helping to develop the world’s first atomic bomb. … Read more

Gravitational Waves Ripple and Roll across the Fabric of Spacetime

| By K. Lee Lerner | Spacetime describes a universe where the tangible and traditional dimensions of space (e.g., length, width, and height) fuse with a dimension of time to create a four-dimensional universe. Since Albert Einstein advanced his theories of special and general relativity more than a century ago, spacetime has become a foundational … Read more