• ALB Best of the Worst 2014: Helpful Advice

    ALB Best of the Worst 2014: Helpful Advice

    Continuing part 2 of our 3 part series of the Best of the Worst 2014, we are addressing the world of advice. Ladies, without ALB this year you wouldn’t know how to use your secret lady powers, survive a hostage situation or even dress yourself! And if that doesn’t work,…

  • ALB Best of the Worst 2014: Kids and Parents

    ALB Best of the Worst 2014: Kids and Parents

    To kick off our Worst of 2014 posts, we are focusing on those books that would be likely to “interest” kids and parents. Our friend Doris had a banner year on this site with quite a few selections. I think she will always be a permanent fixture in our hall…

  • Things Librarians Say

    Things Librarians Say

    Holiday Greetings from ALB! As we put the final touches on our “Best of 2014” list, Holly and I have made a list of statements we (or one of our co-workers) have made over the years. Show this to your non-library friends whenever they act like they know what library work is…

  • Drama = Fire+Handicapped Kid

    Drama = Fire+Handicapped Kid

    Help! Fire Sanford 1992 Long time veterans of this site will of course recognize the ALB mascot author and illustrator just from the cover. How can you resist the premise? Handicapped kid caught in a burning house. Where were those parents? Who started this mess? Naturally no one answers the…

  • Nice Girls Do!

    Nice Girls Do!

    Nice Girls Do and now you can too! Kassorla 1980 Ladies, here is your permission to love sex as much as the guys. Kassorla uses what she calls the “pleasure process.”  Couples are encouraged to let down inhibitions and communicate with your partner. This book is a fine choice for…

  • Shelf Balancing, Part 4

    (This series was originally published in 2011. All data is as originally published, but the concepts and methods are still valid. Start with Shelf Balancing, Part 1.) Before…books on the very top shelves and very little extra space on any shelf. After…lots of extra space on every shelf, and no…