Michele Gorman

YAttitude is back and in the 4th edition of the best-selling Connecting Young Adults and Libraries, created by former author, trainer, and inspirational speaker Patrick Jones. Co-authors Michele Gorman and Tricia Suellentrop have updated and revised this edition to address the latest trends and best practices in teen services, including programming, marketing and promotion, collection development, technology, outreach, library spaces for teens, and more. Find exciting new research about the teen brain, the latest in technology and social networking, and an information-packed new chapter on information literacy. The accompanying CD-ROM includes updated core documents, sample forms, surveys, and other planning tools that can be easily personalized, including: Information Literacy Exercises Progressive Discipline Policy for Youth Sample Teen Volunteer, Intern, and Employee Applications Planning Form for Developing a New Teen Space Teen Focus Group Guide Form Letter for Soliciting Partners/Sponsors for Teen Programming Sample Booktalk Evaluation Form Whether you are a teen librarian, library generalist, or graduate student searching for new information about how to best serve teens in libraries, this is the book for you.

From the USA TODAY and Sunday Times International Bestseller comes the romantic comedy for every woman who's ever suspected that it really isn't her... it's him "Michele's writing is so engaging and witty." Sophie Kinsella Book Description Ever thought about recycling your Ex? Best friends Catherine, Rachel & Sarah are fun, smart, successful and single - just like millions of women with a low tolerance for idiocy in their dates. Mr. Right hasn't turned up yet, and Mr. Right-Now isn't worth booking a wax appointment for. So when Catherine, London’s finest matchmaker, gets Rachel and Sarah to join her dating site where they can recycle their ex-boyfriends in exchange for an upgrade, they soon realize that anything could happen . . . Three best friends, proving that sometimes it really isn't you... it's him.

"So engaging and witty, yet insightful and empathetic." Sophie Kinsella, #1 New York Times bestselling author Carol has it all, whether she wants it or not Carol knows exactly how she got into such a mess. She’s spent her whole life bending over backward for the people she loves. It’s who she’s always the perfect daughter, friend, sister, girlfriend. But she’s starting to suspect that nobody appreciates the sacrifices she makes. Her mom keeps treating her like the family’s personal assistant, her sister has just saddled her with impossible wedding planning and her boyfriend has her single-handedly running their relationship. At work, she’s dodging handsy clients while everyone else gets credit for her work. There are only so many hours in a day and none of them seem to be hers! Something’s got to give, and for once it won’t be Carol… Isn't there a little Carol in all of us? Lose yourself in the joyously funny, uplifting book that will have you laughing, cheering and standing up a little bit taller. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Elin Hilderbrand and Kristan Higgins Good Luck With That! "[Carol is] a real heroine for the ages and I loved her story." Girls Love To Read “Vastly entertaining and thought-provoking.” Book Reviews and More by Kathy "You'll cringe, you'll laugh and you'll sympathize - you might even see a bit of yourself in this book" Miki's Hope “The story was fast paced, full for drama and witty.” Lost in Chick Lit “A very entertaining read with some unexpected twists that will have you glued to its pages.” Alba in Bookland WHAT READERS ARE SAYING “I’m the character again! Somehow Michele always writes characters that I can relate to.” Rebecca, Amazon * * * * * “A heart-warming book about a girl trying to please everyone. Well worth a read.” Lisa, Goodreads * * * * * “Fantastic characters and easy reading! 5 Stars” Michelle, Amazon * * * * * “She's a real heroine for the ages and I loved her story.” Leah, Goodreads * * * * * “I recommend this to all women who want to feel empowered and stand up for what they believe in. 5 Stars” Amy Lynn, Amazon * * * * * “Oh, too many relatable moments here to note.” Magan, Goodreads * * * * * “A funny, heartfelt, thoroughly enjoyable novel with an entertaining mix of characters and a captivating plot line.” Annabel, Amazon

Take one twenty six year old American, add to a two thousand year old city, add a big dose of culture clash and stir. To think Hannah ever believed that Americans differed from Brits mainly in pronunciation, sophistication and dentistry. That’s been the understatement of a lifetime. She lands upon England’s gentle shores with no job, no friends and no idea how she’s supposed to build the life she’s dreaming of. Armed with little more than her enthusiasm, she charges headlong into London, baffling the locals in her pursuit of a new life, new love and sense of herself.

"This is a delightful book of friendship, acceptance, and belonging for anyone who has ever “What if?”" Publishers Weekly Welcome to the club where size doesn't matter... Meet best friends Pixie, Ellie, Katie and Jane. Fed up with always struggling to lose weight, they ditch the scales and start a social club where size doesn’t matter. At the Curvy Girls Club, confidence is the new black. Soon it’s the most popular place to be – having fun instead of counting carbs – and the women suddenly find their lives changing in ways they never imagined. But the club can't stop real life from messing things up. Will these best friends manage to stick together through thick and thin? Get swept up with four best friends in the witty, uplifting, utterly hilarious tale that will make you smile, cringe and say “I know the feeling”. Perfect for fans of Kristan Higgins’ Good Luck with That, Mary Kay Andrews and Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine! “So engaging and witty, yet insightful and empathetic.” Sophie Kinsella, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shopaholic series “Laugh-out loud in places and a little bittersweet in others.” 5 Stars Readers' Favorite “There’s so much fun and laughter in this book as well as heartache.” Novelicious “An entertaining read” Sunday Express “Michele Gorman uses tremendous wit and skill to provide readers with a story of friends, fun and sometimes frustration.” Night Owl Reviews “A down-to-earth tale with characters that seem so incredibly real.” Cosmochicklitan “Gorman reaches the heart of a woman with elegance, wit and honesty.” Rabid Readers “I loved this book because it focuses on the importance of female friendship and forgiveness. It has a really strong, positive message. The ideal summer read if you want to put things back into perspective.” 5 Stars FemaleFirst “A simply stunning, relatable, warm-hearted novel about weight issues, friendship and finding happiness.” 5 Stars A Spoonful of Happy Endings “A book about friendship, love and most of all, loving yourself.” Catherine McKenzie, bestselling author of Spin and Hidden “Realistic, Brilliant and Charming.” 5 Stars 23 Review Street “This is a must-read book for every girl aged 8 to 88. This book has made me rethink my attitude to diets and weight loss and people’s perception to being overweight. Compulsive Readers “Realistic and refreshingly honest” Book Reviews and More by Kathy Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly Gorman’s novel is a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming tale of four “curvy” friends who are sick of spending their time stressing over every bite of food, and who decide to take back control by organizing a social group they call “The Curvy Girls Club.

“Gave me the warm and fuzzies. Definitely one for you to put by for your Christmas reading.” BrizzleLass Books Like snuggling under a woolly blanket to sip hot chocolate, this 3-book box set will take all the stress out of Christmas Get all three delicious, hilarious, feel-good Christmas novellas (each one is 100+ pages) from the USA Today and Sunday Times bestseller Michele Gorman! Christmas at the Falling-Down Guesthouse Undomestic goddess, Lottie, and must step into her beloved aunt’s shoes to save her B&B. But Lottie can barely run her own life, let alone a hotel. Christmas Carol Carol hates Christmas. Being recently dumped, she’s not crazy about weddings either. So her sister Marley’s nuptials, over the Christmas weekend, with her three ex-boyfriends in attendance, are making her positively Scrooge-like. Twelve Days to Christmas Hannah’s boyfriend is about to meet her parents... and ask to marry her. The problem is, she feels panicky every time she contemplates matrimony. Which is perfectly normal, isn't it? Isn't it?! Hannah's got twelve days to find out. Unwrap the best of Christmas in this absolutely gorgeous, uplifting three book box set about new loves, best friends and second chances. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Carole Matthews, Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber and A Will and a Way by Nora Roberts. Like snuggling under a woolly blanket to sip hot chocolate, this 3-book romantic collection is sure to warm you up! Christmas at the Falling-Down Guesthouse Undomestic goddess, Lottie, and must step into her beloved aunt’s shoes to save her B&B. But Lottie can barely run her own life, let alone a hotel. Christmas Carol Carol hates Christmas. Being recently dumped, she’s not crazy about weddings either. So her sister Marley’s nuptials, over the Christmas weekend, with her three ex-boyfriends in attendance, are making her positively Scrooge-like. Twelve Days to Christmas Hannah’s boyfriend is about to meet her parents... and ask to marry her. The problem is, she feels panicky every time she contemplates matrimony. Which is perfectly normal, isn't it? Isn't it?! Hannah's got twelve days to find out.