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January 2022 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers

| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top 10 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

Researching the Omicron Variant

| By K. Lee Lerner | Viruses are constantly undergoing mutation. Genetic mutations, most commonly a set of multiple mutations, produce different viral strains or variants. As we begin 2022, nearing the start of the third year of a global pandemic, the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 disease, is spreading rapidly … Read more

Betty White, America’s Golden Girl

| By Carol Brennan | Comedian Betty White enjoyed one of the longest careers in American television. A popular variety-show host in the 1950s and formidable regular on game shows in the decade that followed, White was also revered for the impeccable comic timing she showed on The Mary Tyler Moore Show in the mid-1970s. … Read more

Why Study Native American Literature?

| By Sarah Robertson | Native American literature reflects the culture, history, and contemporary issues of the people who are Indigenous to what is now the United States. A study of the genre serves to debunk stereotypes and the concept of Native Americans as a monolithic group rather than a diverse group of peoples. Incorporating … Read more

Five Acclaimed Titles for the New Year

While January can find folks counting calories, there’s no need to curb readers’ appetites for big servings of tempting titles. Our January large print picks are five delicious tales that explore maternal ties, intriguing lives, and “what if” scenarios. From a “love letter to mothers and grandmothers” (Fight Night) to an “homage to horror and … Read more

See What’s New with Peterson’s Products

| By Gale Staff | Live January 1, 2022—New Content, Accessibility Enhancements & Upgrades to VisualCV Resumé Tool The following tests will soon be added to the Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep, and Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep products: Medical/Nursing HESI Exam Prep Paramedic Exam Prep CDA (Certified … Read more

How to Customize a Geographic Service Area

Gale Analytics: Tip of the Month | By Anne Nagrant, Senior Customer Success Manager | Did you know the geography selection made when running a dashboard has several ramifications? It affects how maps are displayed. It defines a boundary for filtering patrons inside or outside the geography. Last but not least, it determines the exact … Read more