Librarian Newsletter: Book Clubs Behind the Scenes

Librarian Newsletter: November 2023

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Did you know that BookBrowse has been interviewing book clubs for more than 15 years? In this issue, we bring you a sampler of our Q&As, and invite you to explore all 80+ in our archives.

We also have a reading list of books about the experiences of mid-life, 400+ works in our Parenting and Families category, a quiz on historical novels featuring strong women and previews of noteworthy November titles.

The BookBrowse Team

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14 Books About Mid-Life

When it comes to books about those in middle age, the particular topics that emerge often have to do with aging itself and a growing understanding of the limits of human existence. Middle age can also be a time of reflecting on the past, of questioning, from a more mature perspective, the choices one made long ago. All of this makes for philosophically rich considerations that many authors turn into literary gold, as evidenced by this list we've compiled of recent books about people in middle age.

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Behind the Scenes with Book Clubs

Over the past 16 years, we at BookBrowse have had the privilege of speaking with members or facilitators of more than 80 book clubs across the USA and the world. These interviews showcase a wonderful variety of books and communities, and are all available for you to read in full on the site. Here is a sampling of just a few Q&As out of the many fantastic conversations in our archives.

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Parenting and Families

In our Parenting and Families category, you can find more than 400 featured and recommended titles (fiction and nonfiction) with thematic elements such as relationships between parents and children or the complexities of family ties.

This is just one of 100+ themed categories you can explore on BookBrowse to find the perfect read. Subscribing libraries have full access to all categories, while non-subscribers can view a limited number.

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Strong Women in Historical Novels

How well do you know your historical fiction?

See if you can identify these seven historical novels featuring strong women that BookBrowse has reviewed.

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New & Notable Books in November

We've carefully selected 60+ of the most noteworthy books publishing in November — check them out!

Individual members and patrons of subscribing libraries can see, sort and download the full list for all months. Non-subscribers can view books up to the current month and a limited selection of future books.

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