Beach Reads & Summer Romance

 Once summer hits, it's always hard for me to want to read something deep and meaningful. Instead, I want something fluffy and light! I know I'm not the only one who wants something that just feels like a breath of fresh summer air. So I have a few different things for you today!

I have a list that's full of romances for all ages. I tried to put as many new adult one on the list as I could (they're kinda my favorite right now). The other list I'm giving you is full of summery reads. There may be some overlap between the lists, but that's because romances are perfect for the beach!

Lots of posters for you today!

So HERE is the list for a Summer Romance and HERE is a link for some Beach Reads!

Have a great week!

-Megan 

Currently Reading: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Best Books of the 2010s

When the 2010s were done, I created this book display to share all the "top hits" of the decade. However, this would be a great idea for a series of books. Each week (or month) choose a different decade and share the bestsellers on the display. Our circulation staff (who does the media displays) is currently doing this idea all summer for movies. This month, we're highlighting movies from the 70s! The display has been pretty popular so far. Can't wait for next month's 80s hit movies.

However you decide to use this display, it's a great way to get some older books circulated. As much as I enjoy weeding (which I do), it's always sad to see good books leave the shelf because they aren't circulating. 

HERE is the list of titles that I felt were the best of the 2010s. Which ones am I missing?

-Megan 

Hidden Gem Books

I disappeared for a bit. I wasn't in the mood to really blog, but I'm back at it!

For today's post, there won't be a list attached. Why? Because these are hidden gems that are in YOUR library. I've done this display two times, two different ways. You can do it as bottom shelf finds. (You know no-one likes to bend down for a book!) Or you can do it as books that haven't been checked out for a few years. It's a great way to increase the circulation of these maybe not-so-loved books.

And that's all for today! Hope you all had a wonderful June!

-Megan Redding

Currently Reading: Beach Read by Emily Henry

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem?

I love a witty display. I can't take the credit for this one, my coworker came up with it and I ran with it. So here it is, a display full of shirtless (mostly) men and bare feet!

This display is a great way to showcase your paperback collection. Between beach reads and romance novels, you should have plenty of books with covers that are shirtless and barefoot! I know sometimes your paperback collection can get a little damaged, so it is also a good way to peruse the collection for what needs to be discarded. A two-for-one deal!

Anyway, let's get to the good part!

And HERE is the list of titles you can use!

I hope everyone has a great June! Here's to good things happening this month!

-Megan

Currently still reading: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Paris Books

Eight years ago this week, I was strolling through the streets of Paris learning all about its beauty and culture. I miss traveling so much, but being able to read books that take place around the world makes me feel like I'm traveling again. When my heart aches for memories of my trip to Paris, I always pick up Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins which takes place almost exactly where I stayed when I was in Paris. Does anyone else have a book like this?

Reading about a place you've visited is such a fun and exciting adventure. Whether it's New York, Paris, New Orleans, or even your home town, these books offer a special kind of nostalgia that can't be found elsewhere. 

Anyways, with my trip to Paris so fresh on my mind, I decided it was time to share my Paris booklist with you all. This display works well anytime of the year, but I like to put it up around Bastille Day (July 14) as my city hosts a festival to celebrate it. I'm sad they won't be having it this year again, but I understand it's for everyone's safety. I guess I can wait until 2022!

And HERE is the book list for you. A nice mix of nonfiction and fiction titles for you all!

-Megan

Currently Reading: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

LGBTQ Pride Month

It's (almost) that time of year again...Pride Month! With that in mind, I decided it was a great time to share some amazing LGBTQ books out there. 

I created this display 2 years ago when it was the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. This event is often, if not always, omitted from history books which is so disheartening. To change this narrative, you'll see that quite a few of the books on the list today are nonfiction titles. This was done purposely. I am tired of queer history being erased from textbooks. I know I never learned any of it in school and had to educate myself once I was in college.

So here's to the queers everywhere in the world. Use this display to show them that they are seen, accepted, and loved at your library!

And HERE is the list of titles to use for your display. Just a reminder that this list was made in 2019 and there have been SOOOO many more good books that have come out that would fit on this display. Make sure to look for those too! (Like Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas!)

Sending lots of love to you all!

-Megan

Currently Reading: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

Big Books Display

I like big books and I cannot lie! You other reader's can't deny!

Long books, short books, in-between books, I love them all. While longer books can be a little intimidating to people, it's a great way to get great story-building and character development without it being a series. Although some series have some pretty big books! *cough* *cough* Sarah J. Maas.

So HERE's the list of nice big books for your display! Have a great end to your week!

-Megan