Articles tagged "Sarah Pekkanen"
#LibFaves18 = Your Favorite Books of 2018
This week, librarians everywhere were tweeting their favorite 2018 reads via the hashtag #libfaves18. Here are the Macmillan titles that received the most library love!
KINGDOM OF THE BLIND: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny
Vote Now in the Goodreads Choice Awards 2018
Voting for the 10th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards is now open!
Goodreads has gathered the best titles from across all genres, and we’re happy to share the Macmillan titles currently nominated for your voting pleasure. Voting for the opening round closes November 4th, so head over to Goodreads and submit your votes now.
Fiction
NINE PERFECT STRANGERS by Liane Moriarty
GIRLS BURN BRIGHTER by Shobha Rao
Mystery/Thriller
THE WIFE BETWEEN US by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
BRING ME BACK by B.A. Paris
FORCE OF NATURE by Jane Harper
SOMETIMES I LIE by Alice Feeney
Historical Fiction
THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah
Fantasy
YEAR ONE: Chronicles of The One, Book 1 by Nora Roberts
BENEATH THE SUGAR SKY by Seanan McGuire
Three Stars for AN ANONYMOUS GIRL!
I know you all remember Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen’s smash hit (and LibraryReads pick) THE WIFE BETWEEN US from earlier this year. Their second book together, AN ANONYMOUS GIRL, is gearing up to be just as twisty and amazing, now with THREE starred reviews!
“Slickly twisty…The page-turner’s second half whizzes along at a furious pace, exploiting the dual perspectives for maximum tension…MAJOR LEAGUE SUSPENSE.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“For those who relished the creepy stalking in Hendricks and Pekkanen’s THE WIFE BETWEEN US, this unnerving tale will have them rethinking what secrets are safe to share and if morals and ethics really matter when protecting the ones you love.” —Library Journal, starred review
“The co-authors of the mega-bestselling THE WIFE BETWEEN US return with another spooky tale of psychological seduction.”—Booklist, starred review
The e-galley is currently available for download from Edelweiss, so please dive in now and don’t forget to cast your vote for the December/January LibraryReads list by December 1st! You can check out even more of our December/January recommended titles here.
LibraryReads 2018 “Favorite of Favorites” Shortlist Voting Now Open
The LibraryReads 2018 “Favorite of Favorites” shortlist of 25 titles was just revealed and it’s up to YOU, librarian friends, to vote for your top 10 favorites once again from now through October 30.
Macmillan titles still in the running include:
THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah
THE WIFE BETWEEN US by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
FORCE OF NATURE by Jane Harper
Fall 2018 Tri-State Book Buzz Presents: Titles for Adults (10/12/18)
Earlier today, we presented our favorite forthcoming Adult titles during the Tri-State Book Buzz in the hallowed halls of PenguinRandomHouse. If you weren’t able to attend, here are the goods:
ANONYMOUS GIRL, AN by Greer Hendricks + Sarah Pekkanen |
AT THE WOLF’S TABLE by Rosella Postorino |
CAPE MAY by Chip Cheek |
CASSANDRA, THE by Sharma Shields |
DAUGHTER OF MOLOKA’I by Alan Brennert |
FIRST CONSPIRACY, THE: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer |
GIRL HE USED TO KNOW, THE by Tracy Garvis Graves |
GIRLS AT 17 SWANN STREET, THE by Yara Zgheib |
I’M WRITING YOU FROM TEHRAN: A Granddaughter’s Search for Her Family’s Past and Their Country’s Future by Delphine Minoui |
LOST MAN, THE by Jane Harper |
MIRACLE CREEK by Angie Kim |
MOMENT OF LIFT, THE: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda Gates |
NIGHT TIGER, THE by Yangsze Choo |
OUT OF THE DARK by Gregg Hurwitz |
SHE WOULD BE KING by Wayétu Moore |
SILENT PATIENT, THE by Alex Michelades |
SOLDIER, SAILOR, FROGMAN, SPY, AIRMAN, GANGSTER, KILL OR DIE: How the Allies Won on D-Day by Giles Milton |
STAY SEXY & DON’T GET MURDERED: The Definitive How-To Guide by Karen Kilgariff + Georgia Hardstark |
STONE MOTHERS by Erin Kelly |
TERRITORY OF LIGHT, THE by Yuko Tsushima |
TRUST EXERCISE by Susan Choi |
VANISHING MAN, THE by Charles Finch |
WIDOWS, THE by Jess Montgomery |
You can download this presentation and many others for use at your library’s next book buzz event!
Another LibraryReads Giveaway? Say Whaaaaa? (10/10/18)
We’re so grateful for your continued support of LibraryReads (and our many winning titles) that we’re giving away one set of ALL OF OUR 2018 LibraryReads picks to date!
To enter the giveaway, simply fill in the this form by Wednesday, October 31. * This contest has ended and winners have been contacted.
THE WIFE BETWEEN US by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
BENEATH THE SUGAR SKY by Seanan McGuire
THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah
FORCE OF NATURE by Jane Harper
SOMETIMES I LIE by Alice Feeney
GIRLS BURN BRIGHTER by Shobha Rao
OUR KIND OF CRUELTY by Araminta Hall
BRING ME BACK by B.A. Paris
JAR OF HEARTS by Jennifer Hillier
HOW HARD CAN IT BE? By Allison Pearson
BABY TEETH by Zoje Stage
THE OTHER WOMAN by Sandie Jones
RUST & STARDUST by T. Greenwood
MEET ME AT THE MUSEUM by Anne Youngson
LIES by T.M. Logan
DAUGHTER OF A DAUGHTER OF A QUEEN by Sarah Bird
THE DINNER LIST by Rebecca Serle
THE DREAM DAUGHTER by Diane Chamberlain
To enter the giveaway, simply fill in the this form by Wednesday, October 31. *
This sweepstakes is open to librarians in the United States. Entrants must be age 18 or older. No purchase necessary. Entries must be received by Wednesday October 31, 2018 to be eligible. The winner grants Macmillan Library the right to announce their name on Twitter, MacmillanLibrary.com, and any other platform we want to congratulate them on. We will select the potential prize winner at random from among all eligible entries received. If a potential prize winner cannot be reached after three (3) business days, we will select an alternate winner, so check your email.
*THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED AND WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. THANK YOU!
For Your Consideration: January 2019 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite December 2018 AND January 2019 titles for the January 2019 LibraryReads list!
*Votes due December 1! Click here for the full list of 2019 deadlines.
AN ANONYMOUS GIRL by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Also available in audio
3 starred reviews! The next novel of psychological suspense from the LibraryReads authors of the blockbuster bestseller THE WIFE BETWEEN US! “Another spooky tale of psychological seduction… The juxtaposed points of view, with reactions of each protagonist to the other, keep the reader guessing until the end. A great follow-up to THE WIFE BETWEEN US.”—Booklist, starred review
Download the e-galley from Edelweiss
OF BLOOD AND BONE: Chronicles of The One, Book 2 by Nora Roberts
On her thirteenth birthday, Fallon Swift must leave her family and train with sorcerer Mallick to become The One. “With book two in her The One trilogy, following YEAR ONE, Roberts successfully marshals her flair for crafting compelling characters and her skill at imaginative world building, on both a micro domestic scale and a macro dystopian global scale, to create a spellbinding story that will definitely delight her longtime fans as well as pique the interest of fantasy readers, who will want to see what she brings to their genre’s literary table as she continues this exciting and relevant series.” — Booklist
Download the e-galley from Edelweiss
THE FIRST CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch
Also available in audio
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer unravels the truth behind the secret assassination attempt on George Washington and how the plot catalyzed the creation of the CIA and FBI. “In brisk, tense chapters, Meltzer and documentary TV producer Mensch relate a tale of spies and treason, conspiracy and counterintelligence at the start of the colonists’ war against Britain. A lively political thriller.” — Kirkus Reviews
Available on NetGalley. To be pre-approved for an e-galley, please email library@macmillanusa.com with the subject “First Conspiracy.”*
WOMEN ROWING NORTH: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age by Mary Pipher
2 starred reviews and a Library Journal Fall 2018 Editors’ Pick! From the New York Times bestselling author of REVIVING OPHELIA, a guide to wisdom, authenticity, and bliss for women as they age. “While a must-read for its target audience of women moving into old age, Pipher’s engaging book is an ought-to-read for their daughters and sons as well, as it sets forth the universal message that ‘happiness is a choice and a set of skills.’” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Booklist’s “Adult Books on the Horizon: Fall and Winter Announcements” Webinar Titles
We hope you were able to tune in to Booklist’s “Adult Books on the Horizon: Fall and Winter Announcements” webinar today, but if not, here are all the titles Talia presented:
NINE PERFECT STRANGERS* by Liane Moriarty | 9781250069825 | Out 11/6/18 (LR: 9/20/18)
KINGDOM OF THE BLIND* by Louise Penny | 9781250066206 | Out 11/27/18 (LR: 9/20/18)
AN ANONYMOUS GIRL* by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen | 9781250133731 | Out 1/8/19 (LR: 11/20/18)
THE LOST MAN* by Jane Harper | 9781250105684 | Out 2/5/19 (LR: 12/20/18)
LIES* by T.M. Logan | 9781250182265 | Out 9/11/18
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED POLITICS* by Leah Daughtry, Yolanda Caraway, Minyon Moore, Donna Brazile, Veronica Chambers | 9781250137715 | Out 10/2/18 (LR: 8/20/18)
MR. TRUMP’S WILD RIDE: The Thrills, Chills, Screams, and Occasional Blackouts of His Extraordinary First Year in Office* by Major Garrett | 9781250185914 | Out 9/18/18
WHERE WE GO FROM HERE* by Bernie Sanders | 9781250163264 | Out 10/30/18 (LR: 8/20/18)
THEM: Why We Hate Each Other—and How to Heal* by Ben Sasse | 9781250193681 | Out 10/16/18 (LR: 8/20/18)
THE FIRST CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer | 9781250130334 | Out 1/8/19 (LR: 11/20/18)
SOLDIER, SAILOR, FROGMAN, SPY, AIRMAN, GANGSTER, KILL OR DIE: How the Allies Won on D-Day by Giles Milton | 9781250134929 | Out 1/8/19 (LR: 11/20/18)
THE RAVENMASTER: My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London* by Christopher Skaife | 9780374113346 | Out 10/2/18 (LR: 8/20/18)
NINE PINTS: A Journey Through the Money, Medicine, and Mysteries of Blood by Rose George | 9781627796378 | Out 10/23/18 (LR: 8/20/18)
THE SILENT PATIENT* by Alex Michaelides | 9781250301697 | Out 2/5/19 (LR: 12/20/18)
CAPE MAY* by Chip Cheek | 9781250297150 | Out 4/30/19 (LR: 2/20/19)
BRIGHT YOUNG DEAD* by Jessica Fellowes | 9781250170811 | Out 10/30/18 (LR: 8/20/18)
BUTTON MAN* by Andrew Gross | 9781250179982 | Out 9/18/18
THE WIDOWS* by Jess Montgomery | 9781250184528 | Out 1/8/19 (LR: 11/20/18)
DAUGHTER OF A DAUGHTER OF A QUEEN* by Sarah Bird | 9781250193162 | Out 9/4/18
A WELL BEHAVED WOMAN* by Therese Anne Fowler | 9781250095473 | Out 10/16/18 (LR: 8/20/18)
INVISIBLE: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America’s Most Powerful Mobster* by Stephen L. Carter | 9781250121974 | Out 10/9/18 (LR: 8/20/18)
THE PIRANHAS: The Boy Bosses of Naples* by Roberto Saviano | 9780374230029 | Out 9/4/18
BOOMER1** by Daniel Torday | 9781250191793 | Out 9/18/18
LISTEN TO THE MARRIAGE** by John Jay Osborn | 9780374192020 | Out 10/2/18 (LR: 8/20/18) readmoreremove
Red Hot E-Galleys on Edelweiss!
These red-hot reads are AVAILABLE NOW on Edelweiss!!!
KINGDOM OF THE BLIND by Louise Penny
AN ANONYMOUS GIRL by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
IN AN ABSENT DREAM by Seanan McGuire
I.M.: A Memoir by Isaac Mizrahi readmoreremove
June is Audiobook Month
June is Audiobook Month! And our pals at Macmillan Audio are celebrating with an Instagram challenge: post a picture each day in June using the daily prompt and hashtag and they’ll repost! Share your love of audiobooks, recommendations, and beautiful #bookstagrams with us and your fellow (audio)bookworms. BTW, did you know that Macmillan Library is also now on Instagram?! Don’t forget to tag us, too!
Audiobooks have grown so popular that the New York Times created dedicated Fiction and Nonfiction audio bestseller lists! Here (or should we say, hear, haha) are some of our picks:
Fiction
THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah, read by Julia Whelan
THE WIFE BETWEEN US by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen, read by Julia Whelan
(MISTBORN) THE FINAL EMPIRE by Brandon Sanderson, read by Michael Kramer readmoreremove
