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Dear Readers,Wondering what this new EAR (Engaging Adult Readers) thing is all about? If you subscribed to Book Squad emails formerly known as RA Tips, Genreland, or Beyond Genre. . . well, you're with us now.
EAR now bundles all those RA insights, library program ideas, and genre goodness into one newsletter. We hope you'll like the change! As always, we're interested in hearing about any topics that you'd like to see featured, so please drop us a line – we're all ears. ~ Gillian & Kim |
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Gentle Reads & How to Find Them
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Did you sit out the Battle of Winterfell? Do your retirement plans look a lot like Jessica Fletcher's? If so, you might be a fan of Gentle Reads! As librarians we often talk about "gentle reads" like a genre, but it's more of a catch-all term for books – from cozy mysteries to domestic fiction to chaste romances – that offer a comforting read, with no (or very minimal) sex, violence, or strong language. |
Find gentle reads fast in NoveList with this easy genre (GX) search:
GX Gentle reads
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Get the BIG scoop!
Librarian and NoveList contributor Bethany Latham dishes up
- Learn what fans love about gentle reads
- RA strategies for assisting them
- Key authors/titles to know
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Because adulting is hard enough! |
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 APPEALS describe a book's tone, writing style, characters, pace, and other qualities.
Try these appeal searches (AP) in NoveList for books that strike the right tone for fans of gentle reads:
AP Amusing AP Heartwarming AP Upbeat THEMES describe a book's plot.
Try these theme searches searches (TH) to find warm n' fuzzy stories in NoveList –
TH Bouncing back TH Home again TH Life in small towns |
LibraryAware subscribers:
Customize it! Choose Flyers–Books, then search gentle reads. |
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Award-Winning Gentle Reads
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Christy AwardsThe Christy Awards recognize excellence in Christian fiction, a genre rich in faith-based, feel-good stories that some fans of gentle reads may enjoy. Many (but not all) Christian fiction titles fit the bill – like this 2018 Christy winner for Book of the Year and Contemporary Romance.
True to You by Becky Wade / ISBN: 9781432839215 Genealogist and historical village owner Nora Bradford throws herself into her work following a heartbreak, until she meets former Navy SEAL John Lawson, who seeks her out when he suddenly needs to find his birth parents. Appeals: Amusing, Heartwarming.
Search this title in NoveList for read-alikes.
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Agatha Awards
Inspired by titular mystery maven Agatha Christie, these awards recognize mysteries that don't contain explicit violence or sex – making them another great option for "gentle readers." Book display idea
Display this flyer with some Agatha Award winners from your collection. For lists of Agatha winners, paste this exact search into NoveList: "UI 401408 OR UI 401409 OR UI 418402" LibraryAware subscribers: Customize it! Choose Flyers–Books, then search Agatha Awards. |
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