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Staycation Ideas: by Kathryn Lynip

Adult Nonfiction post—03/27/09
In honor of the warming weather, here are some suggestions on regional travel books that are in keeping with the current economy and budget consciousness. These titles pick out fun, inexpensive things to do close to home. The titles are all for regions in the US, so you can choose the one for your locale. For instance, there is a brand new series from Lonely Planet called Lonely Planet Trips. So far there are 6 titles (California, Arizona, New Mexico & the Grand Canyon, Pacific Northwest, New England, New York, Washington DC & the Mid-Atlantic and The Carolinas, Georgia & the South). Tip of the Month: Having a sign for your display really draws attention and interest. Perhaps for this display you can use the recently coined “Staycation Ideas” or perhaps “Vacations on a Budget.”

Earth-Friendly Titles for Young Adults: by Heather Ji

Young Adult post—03/27/09
Living in the Midwest gives you a special appreciation for spring. I think the expression is “blink and you might miss it,” so when we had our first warm days I began to daydream about spending time outside again, green lawns and green trees… And it also reminded me that there are a lot of things I can do to help keep everything green, such as recycling, reusing discarded items and sharing my green opinions with others. Young adults are some of the most dedicated supporters of the environment, and earth-friendly teens and tweens will enjoy titles that include fiction about environmental issues along with fun nonfiction titles that suggest creative ways to make less of an impact on nature.

New Adult Fiction Audiobooks: by Trisha Rigsby

Audiovisual post—03/27/09
There are a lot of fantastic new adult fiction audiobook CD and MP3—CD releases in April, ranging from Jay McInerney’s short story collection, How It Ended: New and Collected Stories to Sandra Dallas’ historical novel, Prayers for Sale. Sile Bermingham reads Thanks for the Memories, Cecelia Ahern’s tale of second chances, which follows Joyce, a blood transfusion recipient who picks up the donor’s memories with the transfusion. Ron McLarty reads David Baldacci’s newest thriller, First Family, in which a kidnapping at a children’s birthday party at Camp David turns into a mission for returning characters Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, who must bring the missing child back safely. Jane Hamilton’s newest book, Laura Rider’s Masterpiece, narrated by Alyssa Bresnahan, depicts an odd married couple and their “project” with a radio show host.

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