Our #LibFaves17 Picks

Our #LibFaves17 Picks

We enjoyed seeing so many of you participate in #LibFaves17 (thanks for making Jane Harper’s THE DRY an official 2017 Top Ten pick!). Now here are OUR #LibFaves17 picks (aka our 2017 “Recommended Reads” from the newsletter): Talia THE MAP THAT LEADS TO YOU by J.P. Monninger Also available in audio Finally, a book version Know More » […]

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Ocean County Library Book Club Buzz Titles

Ocean County Library Book Club Buzz Titles

Did you know that October is National Reading Group Month? It’s true! This weekend, Anne will participate in Ocean County Library’s “Book Discussion Leaders Tea” event where she’ll share these book club picks: Bestsellers THE NIGHTINGALE and THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah THE SELLOUT by Paul Beatty COME SUNDOWN by Nora Roberts Literary THEY Know More » […]

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2016 Macavity Award Nominees

2016 Macavity Award Nominees

Happy #ThrillerThursday, lovely librarians! First, some awards news: we have 6 nominees for the 2016 Macavity Awards! Best Mystery LITTLE BLACK LIES by Sharon Bolton Best First Mystery THE UNQUIET DEAD by Ausma Zehanat Khan Best Critical/Biographical A IS FOR ARSENIC: The Poisons of Agatha Christie by Kathryn Harkup THE LOST DETECTIVE: Becoming Dashiell Hammett Know More » […]

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RT Book Reviews 2015 Reviewer’s Choice Award Winners

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 Know More » […]

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RT Book Reviews 2015 Reviewer’s Choice Awards

RT Book Reviews 2015 Reviewer’s Choice Awards

Did you know that 22 Macmillan titles were nominated for Romantic Times Book Reviews’ 2015 Reviewer’s Choice Awards? It’s true! Best Contemporary Romance BROWN-EYED GIRL by Lisa Kleypas Best Historical Romance THE HIGHWAYMAN by Kerrigan Byrne Best Futuristic Romance BORN OF DEFIANCE by Sherrilyn Kenyon Best Paranormal Romance PRIMAL HEAT by A.C. Arthur Best Romantic Know More » […]

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For Your Consideration: February 2016 LibraryReads Titles

For Your Consideration: February 2016 LibraryReads Titles

Download, read, and nominate your favorite titles for the February 2016* LibraryReads list! Nominations are due December 20! Click here for the full list of 2016 deadlines. THE HEART by Maylis De Kerangal Two starred reviews for this audacious novel about the twenty-four hours surrounding a heart transplant told in multiple perspectives. “…the writing is Know More » […]

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#thrillerthursday (01/15/15 edition)

#thrillerthursday (01/15/15 edition)

It’s #thrillerthursday and we’re reading: THE UNQUIET DEAD by Ausma Zehanat Khan “Compelling and hauntingly powerful… Readers of international crime fiction will be most drawn to the story, but anyone looking for an intensely memorable mystery should put this book at the top of their list.”–Library Journal (starred review & Debut of the Month) “Beautiful Know More » […]

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It’s a Two Star Parade!

It’s a Two Star Parade!

Welcome back to Monday, dear librarians!  We’re thrilled to share with you 6 Winter 2015  Macmilan titles that have already recieved 2 starred reviews! Add them to your shelves today! AMONG THIEVES by John Clarkson “With crisp prose, masterful plotting, and building suspense, this is a real treat for fans of gritty crime fiction, who Know More » […]

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Sneak Peek: January 2015 Indie Next list

Sneak Peek: January 2015 Indie Next list

The January 2015 Indie Next List was recently announced and it includes several Macmillan titles! THE UNQUIET DEAD “Compelling and hauntingly powerful… Readers of international crime fiction will be most drawn to the story, but anyone looking for an intensely memorable mystery should put this book at the top of their list.”–Library Journal (starred review Know More » […]

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Fall Into a Good Mystery Webinar titles

Fall Into a Good Mystery Webinar titles

Just in time for Halloween, Talia “the terror” Sherer shared her favorite forthcoming mysteries at Booklist‘s “Fall Into a Good Mystery” collection development webinar: THE WHITES by Harry Brandt ALL THE OLD KNIVES by Olen Steinhauer THE PATRIOT THREAT by Steve Berry FEAR THE DARKNESS by Becky Masterman THE LIFE I LEFT BEHIND by Colette Know More » […]

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