Today I attended an online presentation of the latest Christian fiction. Some of these authors I have never heard of, but I know these are popular books and I want to be familiar with the various series. We do have a leisure reading section in the library that staff and students often check out. They are able to mark the monthly selection sheets to indicate what they would like us to get. It is a rented and revolving collection.
I am surprised to learn that many of these authors are available to do a virtual session with your library patrons. They skype in and chat, answer questions, discuss topics of interest. Interesting. We should try that. I broach the idea in a library team meeting and there is some interest. We need to identify the target audience for such an activity and think about how to market the event.
I admit I have little time for light reading these days. Once I complete my dissertation, that may change. I kind of doubt it, but that's OK. I read such stuff at various junctures of my life when I needed a distraction. Some series were OK for awhile, others too syrupy for me, too predictable. I also read whatever series Mom was reading so we could talk about it and I would know what she found interesting. Her favorite series is the Jan Karon Father Tim series. Hearing about the recent offerings makes me realize there is a whole new world out there to explore!
I am surprised to learn that many of these authors are available to do a virtual session with your library patrons. They skype in and chat, answer questions, discuss topics of interest. Interesting. We should try that. I broach the idea in a library team meeting and there is some interest. We need to identify the target audience for such an activity and think about how to market the event.
I admit I have little time for light reading these days. Once I complete my dissertation, that may change. I kind of doubt it, but that's OK. I read such stuff at various junctures of my life when I needed a distraction. Some series were OK for awhile, others too syrupy for me, too predictable. I also read whatever series Mom was reading so we could talk about it and I would know what she found interesting. Her favorite series is the Jan Karon Father Tim series. Hearing about the recent offerings makes me realize there is a whole new world out there to explore!
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