Articles tagged "Sarah Gailey"
June 2019 Debut Spotlight
Check out these fresh faces (aka debuts) hitting shelves this month!
THE HISTORY OF LIVING FOREVER by Jake Wolff
June 2019 Indie Next Pick + 2 starred reviews!
“The epic sweep and sly humor in the midst of enormous anguish will remind readers of Michael Chabon’s work as they relish this heady exploration of grief, alchemy, and love.“–Publishers Weekly, starred review
“[A] wild, hilarious, and moving adventure…”–Booklist, starred review
IN WEST MILLS by De’Shawn Charles Winslow
PW Best Book of the Summer + Library Journal Editors’ Pick & Best Debut + 2 starred reviews + June Indie Next Pick!
“Winslow’s heroine isn’t easy to like. But over time, she reaches into your heart and touches it deeply. So does this book.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Winslow has a finely tuned ear for the way the people of this small town talk, and his unpretentiously poetic prose goes down like a cool drink of water on a hot day.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
Sarah Gailey’s MAGIC FOR LIARS is a June 2019 LibraryReads Pick!
The votes are counted and the list is out, and we’re happy to announce that Sarah Gailey’s MAGIC FOR LIARS is a June 2019 LibraryReads pick!
MAGIC FOR LIARS by Sarah Gailey
A June Indie Next Pick + 2 starred reviews!
“There’s something for almost all readers here: family drama, romance, high-school gossip, fantasy-world building. Above all, Gailey shows us that humans are humans, even when they are magic, and they are still flawed, damaged, and oh so interesting.”–Booklist, starred review
“Gailey’s debut is an energetic modern fantasy that plays rough with relationships and personal beliefs, from youth to adulthood. Ivy’s emotional investigation will strike a chord in anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong. Highly recommended for all collections.”–Library Journal, starred review
Sneak Peek: June 2019 Indie Next List
The June Indie Next list features a whopping SEVEN Macmillan titles!
RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston
PW Best Book of the Summer + May LibraryReads Pick + Three starred reviews!
“The much-loved royal romance genre gets a fun and refreshing update in McQuiston’s debut…. A clever, romantic, sexy love story.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Readers will be eager to see more from McQuiston after this extremely promising start.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
“In between sweet and steamy love scenes, RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE allows readers to imagine a world where coming out involves no self-loathing; where fan fiction and activist Twitter do actual good; and a diverse, liberal White House wins elections. This Blue Wave fantasy could be the feel-good book of the summer.”–Booklist, starred review
Starred Review Round-Up (5/1/19)
I’m seeing stars! Starred reviews, that is. Keep an eye out for these titles that all received multiple starred reviews!
MAGIC FOR LIARS by Sarah Gailey
“There’s something for almost all readers here: family drama, romance, high-school gossip, fantasy-world building. Above all, Gailey shows us that humans are humans, even when they are magic, and they are still flawed, damaged, and oh so interesting.”–Booklist, starred review
“Gailey’s debut is an energetic modern fantasy that plays rough with relationships and personal beliefs, from youth to adulthood. Ivy’s emotional investigation will strike a chord in anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong. Highly recommended for all collections.“–Library Journal, starred review
For Your Consideration: June 2019 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite June 2019 titles for the June 2019 LibraryReads list!
Votes due May 1!
THE ELECTRIC HOTEL by Dominic Smith
“A compelling plot, robust characters, and finely crafted prose richly evoke a bygone age and art.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Smith’s tale is as luminous as celluloid projected on a silver screen hung from a dirigible floating over the Hudson (yes, this happens). Highly recommended for historical fiction fans and readers who love old Hollywood novels.”–Booklist, starred review
MAGIC FOR LIARS by Sarah Gailey
“There’s something for almost all readers here: family drama, romance, high-school gossip, fantasy-world building. Above all, Gailey shows us that humans are humans, even when they are magic, and they are still flawed, damaged, and oh so interesting.”–Booklist, starred review
Most Downloaded E-Galleys on Edelweiss!
If your TBR pile is gettin’ low, check out our list of most downloaded Edelweiss e-galleys!
GIDEON THE NINTH by Tamsyn Muir
Tamsyn Muir’s necromantic science fantasy debut is the most fun you’ll ever have with a skeleton. The Emperor needs necromancers. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.
THE LAST BOOK PARTY by Karen Dukess
“In late 1980s New York, aspiring writer Eve Rosen is trying to keep up her spirits as a lowly assistant when she lucks out with an invitation to an event at the Cape Cod home of New Yorker writer Henry Grey and his poet wife, Tillie. She lucks out further when she becomes Grey’s research assistant and is invited to the couple’s oh-so-chic Book Party, but soon she’s starting to think that the publishing world isn’t so glamorous after all.”–Library Journal, Pre-Pub Alert
THE MURDER LIST by Hank Phillippi Ryan
“Law student Rachel North, married to a star of Boston’s defense bar, is thrilled to be interning with the Boston DA’s office. Then the trouble starts, and she’s got to decide how to do what’s right. A stand-alone from the multi-award-winning novelist/journalist.”–Library Journal, Pre-Pub Alert
Spring 2019 Debuts to Watch
Macmillan is bringing on the talent with these exciting debuts hitting shelves near you in Spring 2019!
THE FLATSHARE by Beth O’Leary
“With likable main characters, spot-on dialogue, a fun premise, and plenty of drama, there’s a lot to like in this sweet story. A warm, enchanting love story perfect for fans of classic rom-coms.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
THE ESCAPE ROOM by Megan Goldin
Four Wall Street sharks are lured to a “team-building” escape room experience, only to learn someone with a darker motive is pulling the strings.
THE RIGHT SORT OF MAN by Allison Montclair
In London, 1946, the two women who recently started The Right Sort Marriage Bureau find their new livelihood endangered when a client is arrested for the murder of another.
ALA Midwinter 2019 Adult Book Buzz Titles
We hope you enjoyed our Booze + Book Buzz at ALA Midwinter! For those who were #alaleftbehind, here’s everything we buzzed about:
THE MOMENT OF LIFT: How Empowering Women Changes the World | Melinda Gates | April 23, 2019 | 9781250313577
MIRACLE CREEK | Angie Kim | April 16, 2019 | 9780374156022
THE NIGHT TIGER | Yangsze Choo | February 12, 2019 | 9781250175458
SHE WOULD BE KING | Wayétu Moore | 9781555978174
WICKED SAINTS | Emily A. Duncan | April 2, 2019 | 9781250195661
THE DYSASTERS | P.C. + Kristin Cast | February 26, 2019 | 9781250141040
YOU’D BE MINE | Erin Hahn | April 2, 2019 | 9781250192882
THIS IS NOT A LOVE SCENE | S. C. Megale | May 7, 2019 | 9781250190499
RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE | Casey McQuiston | May 14, 2019 | 9781250316776
IN ANOTHER LIFE | C. C. Hunter | March 26, 2019 | 9781250312273
BIRTHDAY | Meredith Russo | May 21, 2019 | 9781250129833
FINALE: A Caraval Novel | Stephanie Garber | May 7, 2019 | 9781250157669
ENCHANTÉE | Gita Trelease | February 5, 2019 | 9781250295521
THE SILENT PATIENT | Alex Michaelides | February 5, 2019 | 9781250301697
CAPE MAY | Chip Cheek | April 30, 2019| 9781250297150
A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY | M.T. Edvardsson | June 25, 2019 | 9781250204431
THE WHISPER MAN | Alex North | August 20, 2019 | 9781250317995
THE GUEST BOOK | Sarah Blake | May 7, 2019 | 9781250110251
THE DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE HOBBS | Katherine Howe | June 25, 2019 | 9781250304865
THINGS YOU SAVE IN A FIRE | Katherine Center | August 13, 2019 | 9781250047328
TRUST EXERCISE | Susan Choi | April 9, 2019 | 9781250309884
THE TIME COLLECTOR | Gwendolyn Womack | April 16, 2019 | 9781250169235
LOSING EARTH: A Recent History | Nathaniel Rich | April 9, 2019 | 9780374191337
STAY SEXY & DON’T GET MURDERED: The Definitive How-To Guide | Karen Kilgariff + Georgia Hardstark | May 28, 2019 | 9781250178954
MAGIC FOR LIARS | Sarah Gailey | June 4, 2019 | 9781250174611
MIDDLEGAME | Seanan McGuire | May 7, 2019 | 9781250195524
BLOOD OF AN EXILE | Brian Naslund | August 6, 2019 | 9781250309648
THE BURNING CHAMBERS | Kate Mosse | June 18, 2019 | 9781250202161
LIKE LIONS | Brian Panowich | April 30, 2019 | 9781250206947
STONE MOTHERS | Erin Kelly | April 23, 2019 | 9781250113719
THE NIGHT BEFORE | Wendy Walker | May 14, 2019 | 9781250198679
THE ESCAPE ROOM | Megan Goldin | August 6, 2019 | 9781250219657
2018 Locus Award Finalists
Congratulations to our out-of-this-world 2018 Locus Award finalists!
Best Science Fiction Novel
WALKAWAY by Cory Doctorow
LUNA: Wolf Moon by Ian McDonald
SEVEN SURRENDERS by Ada Palmer
THE COLLAPSING EMPIRE by John Scalzi
BORNE by Jeff VanderMeer
Best Fantasy Novel
THE STONE IN THE SKULL by Elizabeth Bear
THE RUIN OF ANGELS by Max Gladstone
THE DELIRIUM BRIEF by Charles Stross
HORIZON by Fran Wilde
Best Horror
UNIVERSAL HARVESTER by John Darnielle
AFTER THE END OF THE WORLD by Jonathan L. Howard
BEHIND HER EYES by Sarah Pinborough
MORMAMA by Kit Reed
Best Young Adult
CHALK by Paul Cornell
Best First Novel
AMBERLOUGH by Lara Elena Donnelly
WINTER TIDE by Ruthanna Emrys
AUTONOMOUS by Annalee Newitz
Best Novella
RIVER OF TEETH by Sarah Gailey
AGENTS OF DREAMLAND by Caitlin R. Kiernan
PASSING STRANGE by Ellen Klages
DOWN AMONG THE STICKS AND BONES by Seanan McGuire
BINTI: HOME by Nnedi Okarafor
ALL SYSTEMS RED by Martha Wells
THE BLACK TIDES OF HEAVEN by JY Yang
THE RED THREADS OF FORTUNE by JY Yang
Best Anthology
THE YEAR’S BEST SCIENCE FICTION: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection, edited by Gardner Dozois
INVISIBLE PLANETS, edited by Ken Liu
Best Collection
SIX MONTHS, THREE DAYS, FIVE OTHERS by Charlie Jane Anders
HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES by Carmen Maria Machado
Best Non-Fiction
NOT SO GOOD A GAY MAN by Frank M. Robinson readmoreremove
