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This month’s (11/15) issue of Library Journal features a Reference Bestellers list.  Many of the titles will not surprise librarians, as many of the top spots are claimed by perenial ready reference favorites of dictionaries and fact books.  And least surprising of all to this former academic librarian is that the MLA handbook claims the #1 spot, the Chicago Manual at #9 and APA at #14.

The list does have a few surprises, #10 is the Statesman’s Yearbook something I usually bought but have rarely used and #15 If Ignorance is Bliss, Why Aren’t There More Happy People?  Smart Quotes for Dumb Times, a title that is completely new to me.  I think I’ll see if there is a copy in my local library to check out. 

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