Arts Brève
Fall Reads & Streams in the Arts
Oftentimes, books and audio-visual materials in the arts aren't at the top of the list for public librarians to see when ordering books from large distributors. Nowadays, public libraries lean toward popular or trending books because their demand is higher. This new list is our quest to present books and albums in the arts that may be trending in the arts world or can be used to create programs for the public. Each item contains the audience that would most likely be interested in using the material. We also outlined different ways to market each item to the public. Enjoy!
AB 's Top 10 books and albums in the arts to welcome the Fall 2024 Arts Season.
Puccini: Love Affairs by Jonas Kaufmann
"A veteran opera star celebrates Puccini with memorable duets."
Chopin Études by Yunchan Lim
"This album was on the Traditional Billboard Classical Music charts for more than 5 weeks and now I know why…"
Adornment and Splendour: Jewels of the Indian Courts
"The intricacies of Indian art and jewelry fascinate me…especially after seeing the Indian Skies exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art."
Acts of Resistance: The Power of Art to Create a Better World
"The zeitgeist of the world is looking at the future and what it could be…especially in art."
Draw Yourself Calm: Draw Slow, Stress Less
"In this world- anything that promotes calmness and creativity is a win."
Music Marketing for the DIY Musician by Bobby Borg
"Musicians on all levels understand the meaning of having a low budget..."
Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words by
Michael Owen
"I am curious about how the lyrics in Porgy and Bess came to be and his collaboration with George Gershwin…"
*Children's Book Pick:
A Symphony of Stories by James Mayhew
"There’s nothing more powerful than a book that introduces children to the arts. This book is beautifully illustrated with short stories that connect famous classical music works with art. "
