Celebrate Library Lovers Month with These Books

By Emina Cekovic

Celebrate Library Lovers Month, with a selection of books that honor the power of libraries and the people who bring them to life.

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians

by James Patterson

by Matt Eversmann

Bestselling author James Patterson presents this heartwarming collection of essays offering a glimpse into the lives of those who work tirelessly to bring books to everyday readers. Through engaging personal stories from booksellers and librarians across the country, this book highlights the passion they have, challenges they face and everyday joys of those who champion books to build readers and communities alike.

$28.00

$36.00 CAD

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This Is What a Librarian Looks Like

by Kyle Cassidy

Edited by Ronald Rice

Foreword by Richard Russo

Afterword by Emily St. John Mandel

Kyle Cassidy’s This Is What a Librarian Looks Like is a tribute to librarians and their essential roles in our communities. Featuring nearly 220 portraits of librarians from all walks of life, this book captures the diversity, dedication, and passion behind the profession. Alongside personal reflections from librarians, it includes essays from notable writers like George R.R. Martin, who helps celebrate their impact on education, cultures, and fighting stereotypes.

$24.99

$32.49 CAD

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The Library

by Andrew Pettegree

by Arthur der Weduwen

In The Library, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen dive into the fascinating history of libraries, from their earliest origins to current evolution. They explore literary tastes, challenges to preserving collections, and the resilience of libraries in the face of time and change. This book celebrates the power of knowledge and the rich and insightful spaces that safeguard it.

$35.00

$44.00 CAD

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The Art of X-Ray Reading

by Roy Peter Clark

In The Art of X-Ray Reading, renowned writing teacher Roy Peter Clark offers a unique approach to learning from literature. Through a technique he calls X-ray reading, Clark shows you how to look deeper into great texts to understand how meaning is crafted. He takes you on a journey through masterpieces like The Great Gatsby, Lolita, and The Bluest Eye and by the end, you’ll gain practical writing skills drawn from the techniques of some of literature’s most celebrated authors, ready to apply to your own work.

$16.99

$22.99 CAD

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The Quiet Librarian

by Allen Eskens

In Quiet Librarian, Hana Babic,a reclusive librarian in Minnesota, just wants to live a quiet life. When her best friend is murdered, she’s forced to confront a past she’s tried to forget. Once known as Nura Divjak, the fierce fighter Night Mora in war-torn Bosnia, Hana must return to her old ways to protect her grandson and uncover the truth behind the killer who is now hunting her.

$29.00

$38.00 CAD

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The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians

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The Library

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The Art of X-Ray Reading

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