Summary

I enjoyed the Be More Bookish training. The interactions with my colleagues presented an opportunity for me to learn about things that I may not have previously considered. Searching through the blogs to see the different responses and interpretations of customer needs and to see the variety of RA suggestions really exposed me to the many possibilities of how to handle and respond to the RA conversation. What I found most valuable about this training was being introduced, or in some cases reintroduced, to the many resources. I often consult these tools to help customers and to keep myself knowledgeable about the happenings in the world of books.  In all, I appreciate all the hard work and effort that was spent to make this training possible.

Week 9

Assignment 2

I follow the Penguin Group USA book trailers on YouTube. The productions are well done; nicely edited and with talented actors. There is an artful element that appeals to avid readers and the curious. I think book trailers are clever if done well. I think they are more appealing than the traditional poster advertisement. However, I'm not sure of the response of the trailers by young readers.

Week 8

Assignment 3
Memoirs/Biography
Titles for these genres are located in the biography section. I would recommend Art and Madness by Anne Roiphe.
Food
Narrative nonfiction titles for this genre can be found in both the 641s and 910s. I would suggests Julie and Julia and Eat, Pray, Love.
Essays 820s
Zadie Smith's Changing My Mind 
Crime 364
Ann Rule's collection of true crime stories will appeal to readers of fiction.

Assignment 4
Art and Madness
Anne Roiphe recounts life in her early twenties as she puts her dreams on hold to avail herself as the muse and support of male artist. Artfully written, Roiphe abandons the traditional timeline and opts to retell her story in segmented thoughts throughout the 50s and 60s reflecting the madness of her life. This style though disjointed will keep readers engaged and wanting to know where Roiphe's relationships will go. Readers of biographies and literary fiction will appreciate Roiphe's transparency about her relationships and find her experiences entertaining.

Changing My Mind
Changing My Mind is a collection of essays that explores life and literature. The book is divided into 5 parts; Reading, Being, Seeing, Feeling, Remembering. In each section Smith reflects on her personal life experiences and the literature that has influenced her thinking. She recalls authors and the impact that they had on her development as a writer. Aspiring writers will find solace in understanding Smith's changes in life and her understanding of literature.