YA Spotlight (9/7/21)

Today’s YA Spotlight features an epic adventure story, a charming romance, and the third book in a beloved series! THE LAST LEGACY by Adrienne Young “In this sumptuously rendered historical novel, Young deftly explores concepts of family, loyalty, and growing into one’s destiny.” —Publishers Weekly NEVER SAW YOU COMING by Erin Hahn “A well-done, engaging Know More » […]

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#PubDay (2/19/19)

#PubDay (2/19/19)

Fiction & nonfiction; short stories & novellas; historical & supernatural–you name it, we’ve got it for today’s #pubday celebration! DAUGHTER OF MOLOKA’I by Alan Brennert “A historically solid, ultimately hopeful novel about injustice, survival, and unbreakable family bonds. Expect high demand.”–Booklist AERIALISTS: Stories by Mark Mayer March 2019 Indie Next Pick! “An ambitious collection of Know More » […]

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Teen Talk (6/14/2018 Edition)

Teen Talk (6/14/2018 Edition)

Happy Thursday, YA librarians! Check out our latest & greatest teen titles out this month, then join us on Twitter today at 2:30pm EST for Early Word YA Galley Chat (hashtag: #ewgcya) and tell us what you’ve been reading & loving! KISSING GAMES by Tara Eglington 9781250075260 Ages 12 to 18 After a perfect first Know More » […]

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Happy #BookBday (5/29/18 Edition)

Happy #BookBday (5/29/18 Edition)

Happy #BookBday to these big new releases! SHELTER IN PLACE by Nora Roberts A June 2018 Indie Next pick and a Publishers Weekly’s Spring 2018 Literary Fiction pick! “Roberts’ latest polished novel delivers all the literary touchstones her fans have come to expect, including high-stakes suspense, a generous dollop of romance, a thoughtful exploration of Know More » […]

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Happy #BookBday (4/10/2018 Edition)

Happy #BookBday (4/10/2018 Edition)

Oh what a lovely day for a #BookBday! AFTER ANNA by Lisa Scottoline An April 2018 Indie Next Pick! “In this nail-biting domestic thriller from Scottoline, prominent Pennsylvania pediatric allergist Noah Alderman, a widower, finds love again with Maggie Ippolitti. She adores his son, and they have a happy life. But everything changes when Maggie Know More » […]

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Friday Reads: #BookBday Debuts

Friday Reads: #BookBday Debuts

TGIF! Our #FridayReads are two starry debut novels celebrating their #BookBday this week! GIRLS BURN BRIGHTER by Shobha Rao A March 2018 LibraryReads pick, a Library Journal Spring 2018 Editors’ pick, and a “Most Anticipated Book of 2018” with THREE starred reviews! A searing, electrifying debut novel set in India and America, about a once-in-a-lifetime Know More » […]

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Happy #BookBday (11/24/15 Edition)

Happy #BookBday (11/24/15 Edition)

THE RESTORATION OF OTTO LAIRD by Nigel Packer A funny, moving, and heartwarming novel about a retired architect’s attempt to reclaim the past. “Densely layered, Packer’s novel explores the importance of introspection, the durability of memory, and the conflict between man-made order and natural chaos. Readers who enjoy the work of Francine Prose and Charles Know More » […]

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Happy #BookBday (11/10/15 Edition)

Happy #BookBday (11/10/15 Edition)

Hang ​the ​balloons​, toss the confetti and cut the cake—it’s time for a #BookBday party! A WILD SWAN by Michael Cunningham, illustrated by Yuko Shimizu A November 2015 LibraryReads pick and a December 2015 Indie Next pick! Classic fairy tales are reimagined for our times by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of THE HOURS and exquisitely Know More » […]

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Happy Birthday to Books & Baby Daniel!

Happy Birthday to Books & Baby Daniel!

We’re a day late to wish these two new books happy #BookBday, but it’s only to keep the party going: THE MARRIAGE PACT by M.J. Pullen Pullen’s debut launches a charming series about a group of thirty-somethings in Atlanta making surprising discoveries about friendship, love, and happily-ever-after. “Pullen’s characters are realistic, and the dialogue is Know More » […]

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Happy #BookBday (10/13/15 Edition)

Happy #BookBday (10/13/15 Edition)

Happy #BookBday to new nonfiction (and one heartwarming novel): HUMANS OF NEW YORK: STORIES by Brandon Stanton The follow-up to Stanton’s bestseller, HUMANS OF NEW YORK, is “a wondrous mix of races, ages, genders, and social classes, and on virtually every page is a surprise.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) “This book is fantastic. It shows Know More » […]

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