Talking Book and Braille Library News

Updates About Talking Book Topics

This Winter, readers may see richer and more extensive descriptions provided directly from the publishers. The NLS hopes this helps patrons find titles that interest them. Read more about this in the Talking Book Topics November-December 2022 issue. 

Unfortunately, due to ongoing paper shortages and increased printing costs, NLS has made the difficult decision to cease production of its large-print publications. Talking Book Topics (TBT), Braille Book Review (BBR), and Musical Mainstream (MM), will continue to be available in the following formats:

• Talking Book Topics (TBT) - TBT remains available in HTML and PDF through NLS’ TBT site. You may also receive this publication in audio from BARD, BARD Mobile, or by mail as a magazine on cartridge subscription and as a digital book. In addition, TBT is available through NFB-NEWSLINE.
• Braille Book Review (BBR) - BBR continues to be available in hardcopy braille. To access BBR in HTML and BRF format, please visit the BBR site. To subscribe to BBR in electronic braille, visit BARD.
• Musical Mainstream (MM) - MM continues to be available in braille, electronic braille, and in audio. Please reach out to the NLS Music Section at nlsm@loc.gov or by phone at 800-424-8567 ext. 2 to discuss alternate formats and distribution opportunities.