June 2022

There's a lot of loss in the world today. When we lose an animal, specifically, we grieve and then have to weigh if getting another pet is worth the pain of potentially losing them. This week, we explore that on our new podcast episode. We feature a conversation with E.B. Bartels, author of Good Grief, and her editor at Mariner Books, Ivy Givens. The book is an unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they’ve passed. This is a must-listen if you've lost a pet in the past.

Listen to the full episode here:

Books E.B. mentioned:

• The Loss of a Pet by Wallace Sife, Ph.D.
• Marley & Me by John Grogan
• Off the Leash by Matthew Gilbert
• Fetch by Nicole J. Georges
• Afterglow by Eileen Myles
• Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
• Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett
• The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
• Dog Songs by Mary Oliver
• The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog by Eugene O'Neill

Good Grief is on sale August 2, 2022.

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-Lainey

Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, wrote a lovely ode to libraries. Read it here.

Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, wrote a lovely ode to libraries. Read it here.

Hello, librarians!

You voted, they counted, and the winners have finally been announced!

This month, we are thrilled to share that Susan Wiggs' Sugar and Salt and Paul Tremblay's The Pallbearers Club have been selected for the July LibraryReads list! 

Want to hear how our authors reacted to the big news? Listen to our latest episode of The Library Love Fest Podcast to hear their responses:

Find out more about each book and download egalleys here.

Congrats to both of our authors!
-Lainey

Hello, librarians!

Summer reading is here! Grab your beach umbrella and get ready to settle down with one of our hot, upcoming reads. Find a list of our staff suggestions that are eligible for the August LibraryReads List here. Reminder: votes for the August LibraryReads List are due July 1st.

-The LLF Team (Virginia and Lainey)

Sign up for our WORLD-FAMOUS book buzz on Saturday, June 25th from 8:30-10:00 AM ET at the Marriott Marquis, Marquis Ballroom Salon 6.

RSVP for the in-person portion of our buzz here.

RSVP for the virtual presentation of our buzz here.

Find a list of titles presented at the buzz here.

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See a full list of our author signings and programs below. Stop by booth #1222 and say hello!