April 2006--Volume IV, Issue 4




Who could've guessed that when Bridget Jones started writing a diary, she was launching a subgenre of women's fiction. Our collection development team has put together a list of some of the most popular Chick Lit titles we're sure your patrons will love.
Influenced by such notables as Stephen King, among others, Brian Keene is a horror writer who hopes to bring his readers a release from the horrors of today's society. His latest book, The Conqueror Worms, is set to release in May. He shares with our Genre Chick, Alethia Kontis, his earliest memories of horror writing and the latest on his forthcoming works. Read the interview.
Our Collection Development experts have created these special thematic lists to help you find just the right titles to appeal to your avid readers.

Clean It, Store It, Organize It
Spring has sprung (at least in some parts of the country) and it's time for spring cleaning! Here's a list of titles that will get your patrons in the mood to clean it up, throw it out, or just organize it!.

Geneology for Beginners
So many people are interested in finding their family histories. Here are some titles that will help them get started.

Mothers and Daughters
These titles dedicated to the understanding this complex relationship are perfect books for your Mother's Day display!