In case you missed the announcement last week, Wednesday Books will be publishing two books by writer and activist, Dylan Farrow! The two-book deal is for a YA fantasy duology, the first of which will be titled HUSH and is slated to come out in Fall of 2020. According to the New York Post, “The story […]
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August 2018 All-Stars
We’re seeing stars for these forthcoming mysteries & nonfiction science titles! THE DARKNESS by Ragnar Jónasson “A complex, fascinating mix of Icelandic community and alienation, atmospheric tension, and timely issues (immigrant exploitation and vigilante justice), Jónasson’s latest series is another must-read for crime fans who follow the work of Arnaldur Indridason and Yrsa Sigurdardóttir.” — […]
Happy #BookBday (8/28/18 Edition)
What a lovely day for a #BookBday! HOUSEGIRL by Michael Donkor One of Library Journal’s Best Summer 2018 Debuts! Three adolescents—two Ghanaian “housegirls” and the daughter of wealthy immigrants—must come to terms with themselves and the secrets they have kept from each other in this powerful debut novel. “Donkor’s dense descriptions of life in Ghana […]
Thriller Thursday (8/23/18 Edition)
Happy #ThrillerThursday to a LibraryReads debut, two series favorites, and a naval adventure! THE OTHER WOMAN by Sandie Jones Also available in audio An August 2018 LibraryReads pick and one of Library Journal’s Best Summer 2018 Debuts! Emily chose Adam, but she didn’t choose his mother Pammie. There’s nothing a mother wouldn’t do for her […]
Teen Talk (8/21/2018 Edition)
Hey, YA librarians! Check out our latest & greatest YA and YA-OK titles out this month, then join us on Twitter today at 2:30pm EST for Early Word YA Galley Chat (hashtag: #ewgcya) and tell us what you’ve been reading & loving! MIRAGE by Somaiya Daud 9781250126429 Ages 13 to 18 Also available in audio TWO STARRED REVIEWS! Star Wars meets […]
Books for Teens 2019: Ooh la la!
Bonjour! Bienvenue à Paris! We have so many fantastic YA titles coming out in 2019 (including several set in the most magical city in France can you find ALL 3 of ’em?) and we just can’t wait to share them with you! Among the books below, you will find enchanting Parisian tales of lost love, […]
Happy #BookBday (8/14/18 Edition)
Surviving the apocalypse, harnessing lightning, and scaling mountains—you can do it all simply by reading these brand-new books! SEVERANCE by Ling Ma A September 2018 Indie Next pick and one of Library Journal’s Best Summer 2018 Debuts with two starred reviews! An offbeat office novel turns apocalyptic satire as a young woman transforms from orphan […]
Booklist’s Top SF/Fantasy/Horror of 2018
Booklist’s Top 10 SF/Fantasy/Horror reading lists of 2018* include these outstanding Macmillan titles: Top 10 SF/Fantasy: 2018 (full list) BALL LIGHTNING by Cixin Liu, translated by Joel Martinsen While devoting himself to studying the atmospheric occurrence called ball lightning which struck and killed his parents Chen meets the beautiful but ruthless Lin Yun, an army […]
Required Friday Reading (8/10/18)
It’s important, now more than ever, to continue reading, reflecting, and engaging in open dialogue about the issues facing us all as a nation. Here are our picks to help you do just that: A HOPE MORE POWERFUL THAN THE SEA: One Refugee’s Incredible Story of Love, Loss, and Survival by Melissa Fleming 2018 Alex […]
Day’s YA – UNSTOPPABLE MOSES
Hello, YA librarians! Welcome to the 20th edition of Day’s YA!! (20?! Holy guacamole!) If you’d like to go back and read past reviews (like THE HAZEL WOOD, SKY IN THE DEEP, HOW I RESIST, or LEGENDARY), check out the archives view here or at the bottom of this post. Otherwise, let’s get right to it! […]
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