May 2013
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FIRST LINE FRIDAY
“When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow.” Any guesses? Check your answer here
May 24th
Lydia Davis wins the Man Booker International... →
Lydia Davis, an American author known for her astonishingly short stories, was awarded the fifth Man Booker International Prize in London.
May 24th
May 23rd
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MUSIC SAMPLER: DANCE ORCHESTRAS
       
May 22nd
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May 16th
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TUESDAY TEN: ICONIC ROAD TRIPS
         
May 14th
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First Line Friday
“Snowman wakes before dawn.” Stuck? Here’s the answer. 
May 10th
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May 9th
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May 9th
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May 8th
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May 7th
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TUESDAY TEN: BROMANCE
          
May 7th
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Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth | Booklist... →
From 1776 to the 1960s, Booklist offers up their recommendations fore great historical fiction! 
May 6th
First Line Friday
“The afternoon my parents died, I was out shoplifting with Irene Klauson.” Any guesses? Check your answer here! 
May 3rd
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Granta unveils top 20 writers list →
A list of Britain’s 20 brightest young writers was unveiled by literary magazine Granta last week. Take a look at their choices! 
May 2nd
Fascinating Photos of Famous Authors as Teenagers →
Ernest Hemingway, Neil Gaiman, Flannery O’Connor—check out these photos of our favorite authors from their teenage years! 
May 1st
April 2013
26 posts
TUESDAY TEN: WHO ARE YOU?
Tales of identity and memory           
Apr 30th
Apr 29th
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Apr 25th
2013 Shortlist - Women's Prize for Fiction →
The finalists for the Women’s Prize for Fiction were announced last week. The winner won’t be announced until June 5th! Which one of these amazing works of fiction are you rooting for? 
Apr 25th
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Tuesday Ten: Plant Your Garden
        
Apr 23rd
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What Shakespeare Play Should I Read? An... →
Happy birthday, William Shakespeare! In his honor, try our helpful infographic to find out what celebrated play you should read next.
Apr 23rd
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Apr 23rd
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Apr 23rd
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MUSIC SAMPLER: SWING!
       
Apr 22nd
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Apr 21st
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The Fascinating, Handwritten Poems of Famous... →
Celebrate National Poetry Month by exploring these handwritten poems featured on Flavorwire! 
Apr 20th
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Apr 18th
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Apr 18th
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Apr 17th
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THE NEW CANON: 15 MODERN CLASSICS YOU SHOULD READ... →
Qwiklit offers their picks for contemporary classics, from The Corrections to A Visit From the Goon Squad. What makes your list?
Apr 15th
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First Line Friday
“The rain poured down on London so hard that it seemed that it was dancing spray, every raindrop contending with its fellows for supremacy in the air and waiting to splash down.”  This YA novel is written by the beloved author of the Discworld series. What’s your guess?
Apr 12th
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Apr 11th
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NOW AVAILABLE: E-MAGAZINES!
We are very excited to announce that MGPL now offers a new e-magazine collection through Zinio! Want to learn more or sign up for a one-on-one tutorial? Visit our Magazines & Newspaper webpage. 
Apr 10th
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Tuesday Twelve: Short Stories
                 (Since we love short stories, it was way too hard to narrow this list down to ten! Enjoy the bonus picks this week!)
Apr 9th
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Join Us For LitLounge!
Want to learn more about LitLounge? Visit our Facebook page! 
Apr 8th
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First Line Friday
“XTC was no good for drowning out the morons at the back of the bus.” Give up? We’ve got the answer here. 
Apr 5th
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Apr 4th
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How Much is Hogwarts Worth?
Click the picture to find out! 
Apr 4th
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Booklist's 2013 Best Genre Books →
From horror to sci-fi, Booklist names their top picks from every genre! 
Apr 3rd
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Tuesday Ten: National Poetry Month
                                           
Apr 2nd
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YALSA's 2013 BFYA Nominations
Looking for some excellent YA reading suggestions? YALSA has you covered! Take a look at their 2013 BFYA Nominations, including:                  
Apr 1st
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March 2013
23 posts
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First Line Friday
“I am the voice in the dark, calling out for your help.” Hint: This novel is a Printz winner! Check your answer here. 
Mar 29th
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Mar 28th
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Calling All History Buffs! →
Kirkus has the list for you! Check out their “10 Engaging Books to Catch You Up On American History.” 
Mar 28th
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67 Books every Geek Should Read to Their Kids... →
What’s not to love about this list created by Flavorwire? From The Invention of Hugo Cabret to Coraline, they’ve got our favorites covered! 
Mar 27th
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Tuesday Ten: National Craft Month
March is National Craft Month—you’ve still got one week to celebrate by being creative! These books are the perfect way to get started.                                                
Mar 26th
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Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist →
The Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlist was announced on March 13th, and it features many of our favorite books by female authors from the past year, including Gone Girl, Alif the Unseen and Where’d You Go, Bernadette? Which one are you rooting for? The winner will be announced June 5th! 
Mar 25th
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Mar 23rd
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Kirkus' 10 Books That Will Hook You On Page One →
Looking for a book that will grab you right from the start? Kirkus gives their recommendations! 
Mar 23rd