2011 NYPL Blog Highlights by the Numbers
In 2011, NYPL bloggers published nearly 900 posts about subjects ranging from the ubiquitous Language & Literature and History, Biography & Genealogy to unusual topics such as Graffiti and even Automobile Maintenance & Repair. We started special channels on Africa and the African Diaspora, Lifelong Learning, Musical of the Month, and the Ticketless Traveler. See below for the most popular and commented-on posts to catch up on what you might have missed.
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Number of Blog Posts in 2011: 883
Most Viewed Blog Posts
- Library Books on Kindle: A Visual Walkthrough
- I Want to Be Your Personal Penguin: Wedding Readings from Children’s Books
- Who Lived In a House Like This? A Brief Guide to Researching the History of Your NYC Home
- So, Why Do We Call It Gotham Anyway?
- April 2011 DVD Releases... Reserve Your Copy Now!
- Get the Most Out of Your Gadgets with NYPL
- 2010 New York Times Bestselling Young Adult Books: Free Downloads for Your eReader
- The Great Obituary Hunt: A Genealogy Research Guide
- A Helluva Town: The Origins of New York’s Hellish Place Names
- March 2011 DVD Releases... Reserve Your Copy Now!
Number of Staff and Guest Bloggers in 2011: 154
Most Commented
- Tricky Menu Tips: Ditto Marks, Prices, and More
- 'It's Safe to Say... Don't Quote Me On That.' An Interview about Nirvana
- Get the Most Out of Your Gadgets With NYPL
- Library Books on Kindle: A Visual Walkthrough
- Winter is Coming: The Grouchy Librarian's Guide to Down and Dirty Fantasy
- Winnie-the-Pooh: Celebrating 90 Years
- The Sally Draper Reading List
- Who Lived In a House Like This? A Brief Guide to Researching the History of Your NYC Home
- A Reading List for New Orleans
- Do You Judge a Book by Its Cover?
Total Number of Comments: 1115
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