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Bookletters

Bookletters is a free service that will keep you up-to-date on the latest books. Sign up now for regular newsletters by email with comments and reading recommendations in your choice of categories.

At the Library
Learn more about the latest library programs with the At the Library newsletter. We will provide a list of recommended books, movies, and other library resources that will expand upon the program's subject area.

Audio
Listen up for recommendations on the best in new audiobooks. Each month, you'll hear about new spoken-word audios to keep you entertained, enlightened and in-the-know.

Book Club in a Bag
If you are in a book club and don’t want to spend time trying to locate enough copies of the same title or preparing questions for your next discussion, you need a Book Club In A Bag. Sign up to receive updates on new titles.

Bookmarks
Bookmarks is a monthly newsletter of book and DVD suggestions from the Gail Borden Public Library. Each month will have a different subject, so you never know what you're going to get.

Book Sizzle
Stay up-to-date on books in the media. From authors on the air to the latest tv/movie adaptations, you'll always know what's on with this monthly newsletter.

Business
Whether your goal is improving your personal finances, or leading your company to record sales, get a monthly heads-up on books that will help you get ahead in the business world.

eBooks & eAudiobooks
Learn about the latest offerings of downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, and videos at the Gail Borden Public Library. This monthly list highlights selected downloadable titles, for the complete list of new downloadable media visit MyMediaMall.

Fiction Adventure
Are you a fan of thrillers, espionage, westerns...? Sign up for this monthly newsletter for a list of adventure stories you don't want to miss.

In the News
Learn more about the latest current events with the In the News newsletter. We will provide a list of recommended books, movies, and other library resources to keep you in the know.

Lifestyles
From self-help and fitness to home decor, books designed to fit your active lifestyle and renew your spirit are featured here. This monthly newsletter will steer you toward the best new cookbooks, gardening guides, pet care manuals and more.

Mystery
Get the lowdown on the hottest whodunits. Once a month, you'll receive updates on your favorite sleuths, forecasts of promising new mystery series and profiles of top writers in the world of crime fiction.

New Fiction
Stay informed on what's hot in fiction, from young sensations to established literary masters. Once a month, you'll get reviews of tomorrow's bestsellers, with selections in women's fiction, historical novels, suspense and more.

New Nonfiction
Stay informed on what's hot in nonfiction. Once a month you'll get reviews of tomorrow's bestsellers.

Oprah Book Club Selections
Oprah's Book Club selections are chosen by Oprah Winfrey and featured in her book club and on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Past & Present
Stay informed on the people, places and events that influence world affairs. Every month, you will be directed to the best new books on current events, along with recommended memoirs, biographies and history titles.

Romance
Enter the world of romance fiction, where love is always exciting and new. You can read reviews of the best new romance novels, from historical and contemporary love stories to romantic suspense and inspirational titles.

Science & Nature
Find out about cutting-edge discoveries and travel to exciting destinations. This monthly preview features the best new books in medicine, biology and the great outdoors.

Science Fiction & Fantasy
Step into the future with reviews of new science fiction titles that will take you to brave new worlds. This monthly report also recommends rising stars in fantasy and alternate history.

Staff Picks
Check out what the Gail Borden Public Library staff are reading.

Urban Lit
Gritty stories of urban life, where violence lurks around every corner and passions explode in every chapter...inspired by the raw beat of rap and hip-hop, urban lit tells it like it is.


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