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Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of 2018
The first of the year-end round-ups has arrived, and we are happy to share Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of 2018!
Fiction
KUDOS by Rachel Cusk
SHE WOULD BE KING by Wayétu Moore
Mystery/Thriller
CITY OF INK by Elsa Hart
NINE PERFECT STRANGERS by Liane Moriarty
SF/Fantasy/Horror
THE CALCULATING STARS by Mary Robinette Kowal
THE MERRY SPINSTER: Tales of Everyday Horror by Daniel Mallory Ortberg
WITCHMARK by C.L. Polk
Comics
BAD FRIENDS by Ancco
Religion
SEVEN TYPES OF ATHEISM by John Gray
Lifestyle
HYPE: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice—How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not by Nina Shapiro, with Kristin Loberg
YA
SADIE by Courtney Summers
Thriller Thursday (8/30/18 Edition)
Happy #ThrillerThursday! Read Elsa Hart’s (CITY OF INK) Mystery Scene Magazine essay about her quest to replace a Chinese library book she lost before plunging into these three dark thrillers:
TRUST ME by Hank Phillippi Ryan
Also available in audio
An accused killer insists she’s innocent of a heinous murder. A grieving journalist surfaces from the wreckage of her shattered life. Their unlikely alliance leads to a dangerous cat-and-mouse game that will leave readers breathless. “This is the first stand-alone for Ryan, author of the Jane Ryland–Jake Brogan mystery series, and it’s a knockout. Truth is elusive here, as the plot twists, driven by guilt and desperation, and tension grows. First-rate psychological suspense.” — Booklist, starred review
BLACKOUT by Ragnar Jónasson
Also available in trade paperback
The third book in the Dark Iceland series from a spectacular new crime writer. “Jónasson’s exotic tundra setting, fascinating characters, and gifted storytelling make up for it. Recommended for fans of Chris Ould’s Faroes series and Camilla Läckberg’s Fjallbacka thrillers.” — Booklist readmoreremove
Thriller Thursday (8/23/18 Edition)
Happy #ThrillerThursday to a LibraryReads debut, two series favorites, and a naval adventure!
THE OTHER WOMAN by Sandie Jones
Also available in audio
An August 2018 LibraryReads pick and one of Library Journal’s Best Summer 2018 Debuts! Emily chose Adam, but she didn’t choose his mother Pammie. There’s nothing a mother wouldn’t do for her son, and now Emily is about to find out just how far Pammie will go to get what she wants: Emily gone forever. “Pammie is every young woman’s worst nightmare: a mean mother-in-law (on steroids) in this addictive debut thriller. Readers’ pulses will race as they anticipate how she might strike next and be completely knocked off balance by the shocking ending. ” — Library Journal, starred review
BONE ON BONE by Julia Keller
THREE starred reviews! In the next powerful mystery from Julia Keller, West Virginia prosecuting attorney Bell Elkins continues to unravel her town’s ties to crime and drug abuse. “Keller can spin a mystery plot with the best of them, but it’s her full-bodied characters and the regard they have for one another that really sets her crime fiction apart: a bride’s back-of-the-hand caress of her new husband’s cheek, and his response, is a moment that will linger in memory long after the crime is solved.” — Booklist, starred review readmoreremove
July 2018 All-Stars
Whether it’s literary fiction, mystery, poetry, or graphic novels, these books all have the same thing in common: multiple starred reviews!
THE GOLDEN STATE by Lydia Kiesling
“Kiesling’s intimate, culturally perceptive debut portrays a frazzled mother and a fractious America, both verging on meltdown. But perhaps best of all is her thought-provoking portrait of a pioneer community in decline as anger and obsession fray bonds between neighbors, family, and fellow citizens.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
“There’s so much to love about this novel… Strongly recommended for readers who enjoy contemporary literary fiction and can handle a few swear words.” — Library Journal, starred review
BONE ON BONE by Julia Keller — 3 starred reviews!
“Keller can spin a mystery plot with the best of them, but it’s her full-bodied characters and the regard they have for one another that really sets her crime fiction apart: a bride’s back-of-the-hand caress of her new husband’s cheek, and his response, is a moment that will linger in memory long after the crime is solved.” — Booklist, starred review
“Beautifully written… This thoughtful, painfully empathetic story will long linger in the reader’s memory.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This haunting, thought-provoking story proves Keller is one of a kind. Readers of Julia Spencer-Fleming’s mysteries of communities torn apart by crime may also want to try.” — Library Journal, starred review
CITY OF INK by Elsa Hart
“Rich in period detail, a sharply rendered exotic setting, and a web of well-crafted plots, Li Du’s third novel will appeal to fans of historical mysteries by Lisa See, Laura Joh Rowland, and Abir Mukherjee.” — Booklist, starred review
“Superb… As always, Hart excels at making even walk-on characters fully realized and at combining a gripping whodunit plot with a vivid evocation of the period. This entry solidifies her status as a top-notch historical mystery author. ” — Publishers Weekly, starred review readmoreremove
ALA Annual 2016 Book Buzz Titles
Here’s a sneak peek at all the great Macmillan books that Anne “sweet teeth” Spieth will be sharing at the “Two for the Show” book buzz this afternoon from 2:30-3:15pm at the Book Buzz Theater (on the show floor at the end of the 1200 aisle near booths 1275 & 1375):
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS* | B.A. Paris | 9781250121004 | Hardcover | On Sale 8/9/16
DAISY IN CHAINS | Sharon Bolton | 9781250103420 | Hardcover | On Sale 9/20/16 (LR deadline: 7/20)
THE NEXT* | Stephanie Gangi | 9781250110565 | Hardcover | On Sale 10/18/16 (LR deadline: 8/20)
CHILDREN OF THE NEW WORLD | Alexander Weinstein | 9781250098993 | Paperback | On Sale 9/13/16 (LR deadline: 7/20)
The Tale of Shikanoko series | Lian Hearn
EMPEROR OF THE EIGHT ISLANDS (Book 1) | 9780374536312 | Paperback | Available Now
AUTUMN PRINCESS, DRAGON CHILD (Book 2) | 9780374536329 | Paperback | Available Now
LORD OF THE DARKWOOD (Book 3) | 9780374536336 | Paperback | On Sale 8/9/16
THE TENGU’S GAME OF GO (Book 4) | 9780374536343 | Paperback | On Sale 9/27/16 (LR deadline: 7/20)
ALL THE LITTLE LIARS | Charlaine Harris | 9781250090034 | Hardcover | On Sale 10/4/16 (LR deadline: 8/20)
THE SECRETS OF WISHTIDE | Kate Saunders | 9781632864499 | Hardcover | On Sale 9/13/16 (LR deadline: 7/20)
A MOST NOVEL REVENGE | Ashley Weaver | 9781250060457 | Hardcover | On Sale 10/11/16 (LR deadline: 8/20)
THE WHITE MIRROR | Elsa Hart | 9781250074966 | Hardcover | On Sale 9/6/16 (LR deadline: 7/20)
THE ONE MAN* | Andrew Gross | 9781250079503 | Hardcover | On Sale 8/23/16
I WILL SEND RAIN | Rae Meadows | 9781627794268 | Hardcover | On Sale 8/9/16
THE BLIND ASTRONOMER’S DAUGHTER | John Pipkin | 9781632861870 | Hardcover | On Sale 10/11/16 (LR deadline: 8/20)
TO CAPTURE WHAT WE CANNOT KEEP* | Beatrice Colin | 9781250071446 | Hardcover | On Sale 11/29/16 (LR deadline: 9/20)
Fun fact: all of these titles are available as ARC giveaways tomorrow in the Macmillan booth #2115!
Download the book buzz handout, complete with information about getting whitelisted for Macmillan e-galleys and participating in LibraryReads!
RT Book Reviews 2015 Reviewer’s Choice Award Winners
Romantic Times Book Reviews honored two Macmillan authors with career achievement awards and three titles won 2015 RT Reviewer’s Choice Awards!
Career Achievement – Historical Mystery
Rhys Bowen (Molly Murphy series)
Career Achievement – Young Adult
R.L. Stine (Fear Street series)
Best Historical Mystery
JADE DRAGON MOUNTAIN by Elsa Hart
Best First Mystery
THE UNQUIET DEAD by Ausma Zehanat Khan
Best Science Fiction
RADIANCE by Catherynne M. Valente
See the full list of winners here.