As you can see theres just a few words on the front to give people a flavour of the topics involved. Its all about challenging pre-conceived notions about authors genres and covers and letting people discover great stories.
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That said I still find this blind date with a book idea so fascinating and it seems so much fun.
Blind date with a book blurbs. Try to avoid major best-sellers and go for books they might not have seen or read yet. Ive enjoyed looking through other librarians interpretations of Blind Date with a Book on ALA Think TankThis year I decided to stick with the hand drawn approach. Home of the Original Blind Date with a Book A hand wrapped NEW book carefully curated from a wide range of popular genres.
1622016 Last year I ran the popular Blind Date with a Book display at the Forest Heights branch of Kitchener Public Library. Blind Date With a Book Blurbs Adult Non-Fiction 1000 Feelings for Which There Are No Names 1524 Giord. Posted in library displays.
These are a few of my favourite things. I created a mixture of adult teen and childrens books and found that they all flew off the shelves. 1022019 Celebrating Valentines Day Blind Date with a Book aims to help readers discover some modern classics in-house favourites and new releases.
I think itll be a good way to a measure how effective the display was b discover ways of making if better c learn about the reading habits and tastes of the community and most importantly d make it an interactive social experience for the readers. Alan Barnetts fine art photography meets Alicia Wirt-Foxs poetry as if on a blind date. If I see a gorgeous cover then I will ALWAYS read the blurb.
Blind date display 2014 blurbs. 2142021 Uncle Bs Guide To Deciphering Book Descriptions and Blurbs. 1312012 Find Blind Date by Alan Barnett and Alicia Wirt-Fox at Blurb Books.
I was reading the other day about a chain of book shops in Australia that are selling some of their books all wrapped up in brown paper and promoting them as Blind Dates. Either way its the same process. By the author of this years Giller prize winner.
Blind Date with a Book Dont judge a book by its cover. Blind Date With a Book. See more ideas about blind dates book display library displays.
They tell you that you must never judge a book by its cover but people are such visual creatures that cover will call out to you I am a huge fan of the Blind Date With A Book idea imagine books just wrapped up in a brown paper package tied up with string. Tagged with intriguing clues alluding to the mystery title inside. Heres a set of 16 that I plan on starting with as well as the sign I plan on using this year.
2392018 The blind date books should include a mixture of fiction and nonfiction with a blend of genres and writing styles as well as poetry. Its a puzzle its a present. Blind Date with a Book.
Jan 13 2016 - Explore Emily Oleniczaks board Blind Date With A Book followed by 250 people on Pinterest. For ideas about where to find fantastic books read this. Is probably the most common term for it though Ive also seen Dont Judge a Book by Its Cover.
The goal of this one-month program was to expose our patrons to unfamiliar books and authors. Make an enticing display. Im a fun meaningful read who will make you feel understood and laugh out loud.
A wide range of Blind Dates are available at all Elizabeths Bookshop branches in Australia Perth. 6112013 Blind Date With A Book. Its an innovative idea and.
1812015 Maybe an open-ended question about their experience with the Blind Date aspect. To find out what book you are going on a date with scroll over the blue circle below the letter of the book. 2016 Blind Date With a Book Blurbs Adult Fiction A FIC Alexis Strange literary and inspirational.
See more ideas about blind dates summer reading program book display. 422013 Teen Library Display for Valentines Day. If youre looking for an unusual non-fiction book about emotions Im yours.
1322014 Okay so I lied its not a totally blind date. Alligator FIC Moore Intricate characters rich emotions and lyrical storytelling all set in Newfoundland Bad Monkey F-H A dark hysterical snappy thriller-comedy set in Florida. By Bruce Kocher Director Missouri Valley Iowa Public Library.
Ive had requests for the want ads I wrote for the books. I gave you some tidbits about contender. To read the little About blurb for each book simply scroll over the question mark above the letter of the book.
2062016 Im always judging books by their covers its the first thing that catches my eye. Blind Date With A Book Mystery Book Book Gift Surprise Book Halloween Themed Halloween Gift Gift For BookWorm Horror Book MarDeLunaArtsCo 5 out of 5 stars 741 Sale Price 1260 1260 1400 Original Price 1400. For the month of February we displayed wrapped books at the entrance of the library with brief labels attached to each one.
Jul 22 2013 - We love these displays. 3132017 If youre a book lover youve probably already seen this cool little concept perhaps in your own local bookstore library or even pictures of it online. 2172016 Blind Date with a Book for Adults.
Make your own during February as part of your summer reading program or to accompany a singles event at your library.
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