The libraries have been closed where we are for a number of weeks…and that’s hard for people who love books and the joy of exploring the stacks. I know I’ve discovered many authors through that process. I also know that many of you are passionate about your favorite authors and do a great job supporting them.

A wonderful way to support authors right now is to ask your library to carry the latest books from that author. With libraries being closed, there’s a delay in purchasing the latest books. Many libraries make their purchasing decisions based in part on patron requests. I love that our local library system makes it soooo easy: it’s literally a fill in form that just takes a couple minutes.

I’ve written about this before. But I attended the American Library Association meeting in Philadelphia at the end of January because I believe libraries are so important. It’s where I’ve found ideas for my books. I’ve conducted research there. I’ve discovered authors I now adore there. I’ve asked my library to buy my friends’ books in hopes that new to them readers will discover the beauty of their written words. On this blog several of us have had books release in the last five weeks. Would you ask your library to purchase them? Even if you have a copy of your own?

Cara Putman: Flight Risk (Well, I wrote this one…)

Becky Wade: Stay with Me (LOVED this one!)

Jody Hedlund: The Runaway Bride (Writes such good historicals)

Lynn Austin: If I were You (Looking forward to reading this one soon)

Dani Pettrey: The Crushing Depths (I love her books)

Karen Witemeyer: At Love’s Command (SOOOOOO Good!)

Colleen Coble: One Little Lie (I really enjoyed this start to Colleen’s new series)

Beth K. Vogt: The Best We’ve Been (I LOVED this women’s fiction)

Katherine Reay: Of Literature and Lattes

J’Nell Ciesielski: The Socialite

If you ask your library to buy any of these books, use the form below to let me know so I can say thank you!

Also, if you’ve reviewed Flight Risk, I want to send you a thank you. Just do the following. Your online reviews make such a difference! I’d love to thank you by sending you a bookmark! Here’s how to get yours:

1. Cut and paste into an email your reviews from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, cbd . com (*must have all 3 to qualify)
2. Email them to me at cara@caraputman .com
3. Be sure to include your mailing address!
4. Bonus bookmark if you provide a copy of a review on BookBub! *If you’re an International reader, provide proof of three separate reviews on your book sites to qualify. *

Bonus: three random readers will receive a surprise book from me if reviews are submitted by May 30th.