Celebrating Black Voices Staff Picks

We are honoring the impactful contributions of the Black community all year long, but for February’s Staff Picks, we’re celebrating these Black voices. Amanda: THE HOUSE OF BROKEN BRICKS by Fiona Williams In this debut, Tess is a Londoner whose relationship with Richard transports her from a Jamaican diaspora in the city to the English Know More » […]

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New Year, New Reads Staff Picks (1/30/24)

In celebration of a new year, we’re getting out of our comfort zones and picking up books outside of the genres we normally read! AMANDA’S PICK: THE WEDDING PEOPLE BY ALISON ESPACH This book has been getting so much in-house love that I can’t wait to dive in. It introduces a woman who gets the Know More » […]

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Wintery Reads Staff Picks (12/14/23)

As the weather gets chillier and chillier, we’re snuggling up inside with some cold-weather themed novels. Embrace the season with these winter reads! AMANDA’S PICK: DEEP FREEZE BY MICHAEL C. GRUMLEY This brilliant near-future thriller is the first installment in a new series. When an Army veteran is in a icy crash that sends his Know More » […]

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Books About Food Staff Picks (11/29/23)

This holiday season, we’re recommending books about food to satisfy any appetite. Read on to see which titles we’re eating up! AMANDA’S PICK: PIGLET BY LOTTIE HAZELL This is a debut novel about one modern woman’s appetites and ambitions. She’s a cookbook editor with a great life and great fiance, who loves the elaborate meals Know More » […]

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Witches & Vampires Staff Picks (10/26/23)

This October, we’re recommending books filled with magical witches and bloodsucking vampires. Check out what we’re reading below! Amanda’s pick: THE SERPENT & THE WINGS OF NIGHT by Carissa Broadbent A little bit Hunger Games, a little bit FROM BLOOD AND ASH, and a lotta bit action, intrigue, banter, steam, twists, and all the feels. Know More » […]

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What We’re Reading Staff Picks (9/27/23)

Want to read with us? Check out our latest staff picks and dive into what we’re reading now! Amanda’s Pick: PROJECTIONS by S. E. Porter | 9780765396778 | 2/13/24 Love may last a lifetime, but in this adult debut, dark historical fantasy, the bitterness of rejection endures for centuries.  A dead woman narrates her tale Know More » […]

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Back to School Staff Picks (8/29/23)

It’s back to school season and we are getting ready with these four upcoming titles! Searching for your next read? Check out these staff picks and dive into some of MacLib’s favorites. Amanda’s Pick: ONLY IF YOU’RE LUCKY by Stacy Willingham | 9781250887931 | 1/16/24 The author of LibraryReads picks A FLICKER IN THE DARK Know More » […]

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Summer Reading Staff Picks (7/26/23)

We’re checking in on your summer reading TBR! Searching for the next book to add to the list? Check out these staff picks and dive into some of MacLib’s favorites. Amanda’s Pick: HEMLOCK ISLAND by Kelley Armstrong | 9781250284198 | 9/12/23 Summer is all about vacationing, and I’m recommending this for anyone who wants a Know More » […]

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Pride Month Staff Picks (6/28/23)

We’re celebrating Pride Month with four amazing titles! Searching for your next read? Check out these staff picks and dive into some of MacLib’s favorites. Amanda’s Pick: CLEAT CUTE by Meryl Wilsner | 9781250873309 | 9/19/23 The author of the LibraryReads pick MISTAKES WERE MADE is back with the best sports romance you’ll ever read.  Know More » […]

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AAPI and Jewish Heritage Month Staff Picks (5/23/23)

We’re celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander and Jewish Heritage Month with these four amazing titles! Searching for your next read? Look no further! Check out these staff picks and dive into some of MacLib’s favorites. AMANDA’S PICK: EVERY DROP IS A MAN’S NIGHTMARE BY MEGAN KAMALEI KAKIMOTO | 9781639731169 | 8/29/23 This debut story collection follows Know More » […]

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