Top 5 most requested items for July 2012

"Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere."
- Mary Schmich

Finally, a book has come along to bump The Hunger Games from it's spot as number one most requested title for the last few months. And what book knocked it off? A book that I've seen people reading in airport departure lounges, on buses and trains and standing in line at the post office. A book that I've heard people discuss with equal parts awe and scorn. A book that people are talking about in book clubs, emails, newspapers and radios. That's right, Fifty shades of Gray. Two series, five books (if we'd had more spaces I'm sure the last James book would've been on here somewhere) - I give you our top 5 most requested items for July 2012.

Top 5 most requested items for May 2012

"If we didn't have libraries, many people thirsty for knowledge would dehydrate."
Megan Jo Tetrick, age 12, Daleville, Indiana

BOOKS! WE HAZ THEM! Seriously, if the CAPS LOCK didn't singe your eyeballs then it's official, nothing will. I know, right? You're welcome :) Seriously, though, we do have books. I'm going to keep today's post short and sweet. (Shelve your disbelief, people! Some days I can do quick - I just let my fingers run away from my brain and then, wow, before I know it we've got a loooooong intro). *shamefaced look* As I was saying, I'm going to keep today's post short and sweet and remind you of a few things before I introduce the title: If you're a person after my own heart and are constantly looking for new books to read THEN try these:

our new titles lists - SO MUCH CHOICE. Books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, sheet music. Our lists are updated at the beginning of each month, and will keep you busy for a whole week while you work your way through all of them (this I know from experience)

our NextReads eNewsletters - emailed eNewsletters that arrive in your inbox, all you have to do is subscribe. They're FREE, and contain some fantastic reading suggestions (once again I know this because I've met the editors and they LIVE FOR BOOKS)

our Auckland Libraries tweetstream - where we share library/geeky/book related links and information with followers (and the world and the universe and, well, you)

See? Short! And so, today's list: Top 5 most requested items for May 2012 :)