Monday I'm flying to Houston for the Texas Library Association, what I believe to be the largest state library conference in the country. I'll be manning the Unshelved booth (#2802) all by my lonesome, so stop by and show me your concealed weapon, which I assume is how Texans greet one another. While supplies last I'll be handing out Read Irresponsibly badge ribbons, and I'm bringing a selection of Unshelved books and merchandise at special conference prices.

Our thanks to this week's sponsor, Julia Hoban, author of Willow. I cracked open Willow this week and it is a very well-written, moving story about a girl's tragic loss and a new relationship that might help her get over it, or possibly make things worse.

Remember, Julia will be giving away 75 ARCs of Willow. Write her at sarah@mediamuscle.com and ask for one - she'll do a drawing of your emails and pick the lucky winners!