Tara Blair For the past 27 years, Thorndike Press has had the distinct honor of publishing award-winning original Westerns through Five Star Publishing. We feel incredibly lucky to have worked with some of the most talented authors in the genre. This rich history makes it especially difficult to share that Thorndike Press will cease publication of Five … Read more
| By Megan Sullivan, Senior Product Manager | I’m delighted to share that after several years of research and technical preparation, an updated experience for State Papers Online will be ready to preview on Monday, August 1, 2022. This will be a “soft launch,” meaning that on this date, users will be able to access the … Read more
| By Tiffany Duck | As a peer reviewer for the Black Voices Standing Order Plan, I am excited about reviewing and selecting titles from diverse voices. It’s important to have representation from authors who identify as Black or African American but hail from countries all over the world. I’m also a member of the … Read more
On Wednesday, April 27, during the Texas Library Association (TxLA) Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Thorndike Press is excited to host indie bestselling and awarding-winning YA author Adib Khorram. TxLA attendees should plan to line up at the Thorndike Press booth, #1907, around 8:30 AM CT. The signing will begin promptly at 8:45 AM CT. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | From a contemporary Western perspective, it’s easy to take for granted our democracy and basic freedoms, since for most Americans our current form of government is all we’ve ever known. But what happens when your democracy is threatened in its infancy—just 31 years after your country manages to break away … Read more
| By Tamara Butler, Acquisitions Editor, Thorndike Press | Before becoming an acquisitions editor at Thorndike Press, I was a librarian for over 20 years. My time in public libraries was the most rewarding. I love connecting with the community and providing resources and services that they need and want. One of the most popular … Read more
The 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson | By Shirelle Phelps| On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s long-standing color barrier when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Since 2004, Major League Baseball (MLB) has celebrated this historic date annually. One way the MLB honors Robinson is by having all Major League players and on-field … Read more
| By Kathleen J. Edgar | When life’s stresses seem overwhelming, do you ever wonder what it would be like to be a kid again, living a carefree life, full of fun and games, playing outdoors, free of responsibilities? That idyllic life of cheerfulness and enjoyment may exist in your mind, but it is not … Read more
| By Carol Schwartz, Senior Content Developer, Gale | As the end of International Women’s History Month approaches, Gale would like to take a moment to recognize a few milestones in women’s literary history. Early eleventh century: Japan’s Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji is considered by many to have been the first novel. 1648: … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Before you get stuck in the snow, here are some items to keep in your vehicle and some tips on how to get moving again from ChiltonLibrary. First, some items to keep in your vehicle: Small or collapsible shovel Boots (if you don’t regularly wear them) Sturdy pair of gloves … Read more