April 2024 LibraryReads List

You voted, they counted, and EXTINCTION by Douglas Preston, GHOST STATION by S.A. Barnes, and LATE BLOOMER by Mazey Eddings are LibraryReads picks for April 2024! PLUS, SALLY HEPWORTH (DARLING GIRLS) IS IN THE HALL OF FAME! EXTINCTION BY DOUGLAS PRESTON | 9780765317704 | 4/23/24 2 starred reviews! “The action seldom lets up, and readers will Know More » […]

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For Your Consideration: April 2024 LibraryReads Titles

Download, read, and vote for your favorite April titles for the April 2024 LibraryReads list! Votes due March 1st! THE FAMILIAR BY LEIGH BARDUGO | 9781250884251 | 4/9/24REQUEST ON EDELWEISS 3 starred reviews! “[This] highlights all of the things that make Bardugo so well loved: a romance with maddening chemistry, an artfully built world, side Know More » […]

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Standalones That Stand Out (1/17/24)

H2 header If you’re looking for something to read in between your favorite series, then we’ve got you covered with this overflowing list of amazing standalones! MAL GOES TO WAR BY EDWARD ASHTON Available for download on Edelweiss here. LibraryReads votes due by March 1st. “Mal goes to war and learns about honor, duty, and Know More » […]

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PW Spring 2024 Announcements

Publishers Weekly released their Spring 2024 Announcements! Here are the Macmillan titles that should be on your radar: ART, ARCHITECTURE & PHOTOGRAPHY GIANT ROBOT: THIRTY YEARS OF DEFINING ASIAN-AMERICAN POP CULTURE by Eric Nakamura BUSINESS & ECONOMICS BREAKING THE RAINBOW CEILING: HOW LGBTQ+ PEOPLE CAN THRIVE AND SUCCEED AT WORK by Layla McCay CAN MARKETING SAVE Know More » […]

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New Edelweiss E-galleys (7/24/23)

Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: A JEWISH GIRL IN PARIS by Melanie Levensohn9781529075731 | 1/23/24 Paris, 1940: The City of Lights is under German occupation. Christian, son of a bank director, falls in love with Jewish girl Judith. The young Know More » […]

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2016 Macavity Award Nominees

2016 Macavity Award Nominees

Happy #ThrillerThursday, lovely librarians! First, some awards news: we have 6 nominees for the 2016 Macavity Awards! Best Mystery LITTLE BLACK LIES by Sharon Bolton Best First Mystery THE UNQUIET DEAD by Ausma Zehanat Khan Best Critical/Biographical A IS FOR ARSENIC: The Poisons of Agatha Christie by Kathryn Harkup THE LOST DETECTIVE: Becoming Dashiell Hammett Know More » […]

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We heart Douglas Preston!

We heart Douglas Preston!

When we want a great thriller packed with big ideas, science, and action Douglas Preston is our go-to guy. We love his Wyman Ford series and the most recent book, THE KRAKEN PROJECT, was praised in a starred and boxed review from Booklist: “Preston’s latest solo novel takes a wildly implausible premise and turns it Know More » […]

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Super Sci-Fi/Fantasy!

Super Sci-Fi/Fantasy!

Booklist recently announced their Best SF/Fantasy/Horror picks for 2014 and surprise, surprise, Macmillan made the list:

THE BONE SEASON by Samantha Shannon
The first in a series of seven novels, in which we find ourselves in a totalitarian state in England around 2059, is a dazzlingly brainy, witty, and bewitching tale of courage and freedom.

THE KRAKEN PROJECT by Douglas Preston
The Kraken Project is a NASA initiative to send a probe to Titan, a large moon of Saturn; the author sells his premise by sheer force of will and with compelling characters and persuasive storytelling.

ON THE RAZOR'S EDGE by Michael Flynn
This magnificent and satisfyingly open-ended conclusion to the tale of the civil war between the Shadows of the Names is a beautifully told story with colorful characters out of the epic tradition.

What's that you say? You've read these and want even MORE sci-fi/fantasy? Your wish is our command!

THE TIME TRAVELER'S ALMANAC by Ann VanderMeer and Jeff VanderMeer
On the heels of the World Fantasy Award–winning THE WEIRD, the next genre-defining anthology from Ann and Jeff VanderMeer explores the popular world of time travel fiction. “The VanderMeers' latest giant anthology does the genre a great service, reaching back through that history for classics as well as newer pieces readers might have missed.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

THE REVOLUTIONS by Felix Gilman
Gilman pens a sweeping stand-alone tale of Victorian science fiction, arcane exploration, and planetary romance. “Gilman pulls one surprise after another out of his hat, winking slyly as he does so, and floods of action never let readers come up for air. A remarkable, hugely enjoyable performance.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

MY REAL CHILDREN by Jo Walton
Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author Walton delivers a powerful tale of one woman who lived two lives, each with their own loves and losses. “Walton is a beautiful writer... The subtle nature of the 'what if?' could make this book a hit with literary fiction fans who enjoyed Kate Atkinson's LIFE AFTER LIFE.” — Library Journal 

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