Have collected a few links about KKR, Overdrive, RBMedia & Simon & Schuster here:
https://teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/08/07/simon-schuster-publisher-acquired-by-vulture-capitalism-group-kkr/

The Former Guy finding out that freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences

Ever had the feeling that you are being watched?

Today under the banner of “See You at the Library” conservatives are “Taking back the Library” or as everyone else says: using the Library

If you have been watching season 2 of Heartstoppers here is a list of some of the books that have popped up on the screen. https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1412410137/2357365894

BTS is coming

Arraign Man

Richard Starkey travelled from church to church to participate in their low-stakes gambling events to sustain his low-key lifestyle.

He was so good at winning that he received the name:

Bingo Star

Quiet Wednesday evening so I was able to help a patron convert and update their résumé from pdf to word and back. Not normally able to do this but I had time and they needed the assistance.

Feels good being able to help where I can!

I have started making booklists based on dad jokes!

The first one is called Resisting a Rest:

https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1412410137/2356217211

Where did the Babadook come from?

Well, when a Mamadook and a Papadook love each other very much they share a special kind of hug...

for the times that you've given me
The memories are all in mind
And now that we've come
To the end of our rainbow
There's something I must say out loud!

You’re once, twice
Three times indicted
And prison waits for you
Yes, you’re once, twice
Three times indicted
And prison waits for you!

I can remember when a book challenge was a competition with yourself & others to see how many books you could read in a given time

What were the three life stages of the Galactic Emperor?

Palpachild
Palpatine
Palpadult

Things to try in Small Towns https://jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1412410137/2351835473

The second book in the Matt reads & reviews conservative picture books is As You Grow by Kirk Cameron & Brave Books:
https://teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/07/26/review-as-you-grow-by-kirk-cameron-brave-books/

So I took time out of my life to read and review Johnny the Walrus by Matt Walsh
https://teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/07/26/review-johnny-the-walrus-by-matt-walsh/

The Tell-tale Shart by Edgar Allan Poo

Had an idea for a library display:

BTS (no not the KPop Superstars)

Back To School is Coming!

Check out these Resources from your Library!

Is the study of bird mating rituals known as hornithology?