For Your Consideration: October 2024 LibraryReads Titles

Download, read, and vote for your favorite October titles for the October 2024 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE SEPTEMBER 1ST! IF I STOPPED HAUNTING YOU BY COLBY WILKENS | 9781250292902 | 10/15/24 REQUEST ON EDELWEISS AND NETGALLEY “This forced-proximity, enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy has plenty of chills and thrills. Readers will stay up late, with all the Know More » […]

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UFL Virtual 2024

These books are begging for discussion–check them out for your book clubs! THE STARDUST GRAIL by Yume Kitasei DEVIL IS FINE by John Vercher MASQUERADE by O.O. Sangoyomi THE WEDDING PEOPLE by Alison Espach A SORCERESS COMES TO CALL by T. Kingfisher SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS by Kailee Pedersen […]

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Vampires Are Back! (7/24/24)

From long-fought wars to secret plots to epic love affairs, get ready for another vampire craze! THE STARS ARE DYING BY CHLOE C. PEÑARANDA 9781250355669 | 10/8/24 When Astraea sets out on a quest to escape her tyrannical king and reclaim her memories, she’s led to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the Know More » […]

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Day’s YA: FOR SHE IS WRATH

FOR SHE IS WRATH by Emily Varga 9781250877383 10/29/2024 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Dania spends her days sitting in a prison cell, serving time for a crime she did not commit. She dreams of escaping and enacting revenge on those who betrayed her, including Mazin, the boy she once Know More » […]

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A Letter to Librarians from Alison Espach

THE WEDDING PEOPLE is a propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help us start anew. In her letter to librarians, Alison Espach reminisces about the role books and libraries have played throughout her life and how this influence has shaped the characters in her novel. Dear Know More » […]

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Day’s YA: SOME LIKE IT COLD

SOME LIKE IT COLD by Elle McNicoll 9781250335531 (TP) | 9781250335517 (HC) 10/1/24 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley After a long absence, Jasper decides to finally return to her hometown of Lake Pristine for the holidays. Except, she’s not going home to stay–she actually plans for this trip to be Know More » […]

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Genre Mashups, Pt. 2 (7/18/24)

Check out these genre mashups for your next read! IF I DIG YOU BY COLBY WILKENS | 9781250292933 | 3/25/25 The mashup: romance and action/adventure! Archaeologists Isadora Ross and Louise Morgenstern have been best friends for sixteen years. But ever since Lou went back on a promise, broke off her toxic engagement and took a once-in-a-lifetime Know More » […]

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A Letter to Librarians from Lynda Cohen Loigman

In THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN, Lynda Cohen Loigman explores how love and healing can be found in unexpected places—and how a bit of magic in each can go a long way. Today, Lynda joins us with a letter to librarians to share how libraries make an impact, even for the characters in her Know More » […]

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Sneak Peek: August Indie Next List

The August 2024 Indie Next List includes FOUR Macmillan titles! #1 PICK: THE WEDDING PEOPLE BY ALISON ESPACH 9781250899576 | 7/30/24 2 starred reviews! “[This] is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach (NOTES ON YOUR SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE, 2022) has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the Know More » […]

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Genre Mashups, Pt. 1 (7/17/24)

These satisfying genre mashups offer you a big bang for your buck–from fantasy & mystery to horror & sci-fi, and more! LISTEN TO YOUR SISTER BY NEENA VIEL | 9781250906328 | 2/4/25 The mashup: horror & thriller! 25-year-old Calla Williams is struggling since becoming guardian to her brother, Jamie, who’s usually off getting into mischief. Know More » […]

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