The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) made the decision in early 2022 to cease publication of Talking Book Topics (TBT) due to the worldwide paper shortage and supply chain issues. The last large print issue of TBT was January-February 2022.
CTBL Staff would like to make you aware of the other formats in which Talking Book Topics can be read and enjoyed:
- HTML - links to BARD for downloading or adding books to wish lists: https://www.loc.gov/nls/braille-audio-reading-materials/latest-books-in-braille-and-audio/talking-book-topics-bimonthly-magazine/
- PDF - contains a printable order form: www.loc.gov/nls/braille-audio-reading-materials/latest-books-in-braille-and-audio/talking-book-topics-bimonthly-magazine/
- Audio cartridge - comes with a print order form
- BARD audio magazine - downloadable to cartridge or to BARD Mobile wish list
- Braille Book Review’s TBT Abridged section - hardcopy braille
- Braille Book Review’s TBT Abridged section as a BRF - downloadable through BARD or from https://www.loc.gov/nls/braille-audio-reading-materials/latest-books-in-braille-and-audio/braille-book-review-bimonthly-magazine/
- As a digital book on cartridge and on BARD and the BARD Mobile App
- NFB Newsline - Subscribe through CTBL to access TBT through the phone
If you have any questions or would like to change your TBT format, please contact a Reader Advisor at 303-727-9277, 800-685-2136 or ctbl.info@cde.state.co.us