Starred Review Roundup (3/13/2024)

        Stars all around! These titles all received multiple starred reviews: GLORIOUS EXPLOITS by Ferdia Lennon9781250893697 | 3/26/24  “Lennon’s debut is a wonderfully odd, riotously funny story of two poetry-loving potters in 412 BCE. This superb novel builds to a page-turning crescendo that evokes the great tragedy the men stage.”—Booklist, starred review […]

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New Edelweiss E-galleys (1/29/2024)

Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: PASSIONS IN DEATH by J. D. Robb9781250289568 | 9/3/24 Homicide Detective Eve Dallas hunts a killer who turns a wedding party into a murder scene in the latest novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author J.D. […]

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TLA’s 2024 Texas Topaz Reading List

We’re thrilled that the Texas Topaz List includes FIVE Macmillan titles this year! COBALT RED: HOW THE BLOOD OF THE CONGO POWERS OUR LIVES BY SIDDHARTH KARA “[This is] a penetrating exposé on the deliberate smoke screens created by powerful companies to obscure the realities behind the abysmal conditions of cobalt miners in the Congo… […]

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December Nonfiction (12/20/23)

This month was full of thought-provoking nonfiction, including an account of a harrowing journey across the Russian tundra, political essays on millennial socialism, a memoir exploring home and belonging, and a guide on how to get more joy out of your work. INTO SIBERIA: GEORGE KENNAN’S EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE BRUTAL, FROZEN HEART OF RUSSIA […]

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Terry Golway’s Letter to Librarians

Terry Golway’s I NEVER DID LIKE POLITICS: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, and Why He Still Matters is a delightful celebration of one of America’s greatest politicians and a source of inspiration for our equally challenging times. As entertaining as the man himself, Golway captures the enduring appeal of one of America’s greatest […]

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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 […]

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One City One Book Recommendations: Historical Fiction

If you run a One City One Book program and are looking for Historical Fiction books, we’ve got recommendations for you! For even more recommendations of all genres, check out this post and this Edelweiss catalog. EVERY RISING SUN by Jamila Ahmed9781250887092Trade paperback available 7/16/24 In this riveting take on One Thousand and One Nights, Shaherazade uses wit […]

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Jack Kelly’s Letter to Librarians

Jack Kelly’s forthcoming novel GOD SAVE BENEDICT ARNOLD is a vivid, fast-paced dive into one of America’s most hated men. Detailing Arnold’s string of military exploits, replete with wartime complexities, on treason, guilt, and guts, Kelly offers a fresh perspective on the reasons for Arnold’s momentous change of heart. We are thrilled to share Jack […]

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Upcoming Nonfiction (9/21/23)

We’re so excited for the release of these fascinating nonfiction books! From history to politics to nutrition to memoir, this list covers a wide range. INTO SIBERIA: GEORGE KENNAN’S EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE BRUTAL, FROZEN HEART OF RUSSIA BY GREGORY J. WALLANCE Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by November 1st. […]

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3 Stars for A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ABED SALAMA

When a father hears that his five-year-old son’s school bus has crashed on the outskirts of Jerusalem, he rushes to the scene only to be met with extreme difficulty in crossing the Israel/Palestine border. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ABED SALAMA: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy by Nathan Thrall has received 3 starred reviews! […]

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