Today we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with author Mara Rutherford as she answers 20 questions about herself and her new book, MY UNFAMILIAR. Before we hear from Mara, let’s take a quick peek at MY UNFAMILIAR. Bastian is still reeling from the loss of his owl familiar/best friend when he lands on Winnie’s […]
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Reading Recommendations
If you’re caught in Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s web, we’ve got some reading recommendations for you! The Villains Series by V. E. Schwab #1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab brings to life a gritty, comic-book-style world in vivid prose: a world where gaining superpowers doesn’t automatically lead to heroism, and a time […]

The Odyssey – Reading Recommendations
Have you found your way home yet from the theater after seeing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey? If you’re looking for the original epic poem or want to travel on another mythical journey with gods, monsters, and legendary heroes, we’ve got some recommendations for you! THE HYMN TO DIONYSUS by Natasha Pulley A timely reimagining of […]

The Art of the Twist
Thank you to everyone who attended The Art of the Twist: Thriller Authors in Conversation! If you missed it, or want to relive the deep dive into the twists and turns of writing a thriller, a recording of the event is available for your enjoyment. And make sure you check out all the authors’ latest […]

Lucy Smoke’s Letter to Librarians
In HALLOWED BONES, Lucy Smoke writes a scorching hot mashup of The Covenant and Wednesday, with dark academia vibes, forbidden love, gothic suspense, and morally grey characters. In her letter to librarians, she shares the story of her misspelled tattoo, and talks about how her time working as a librarian’s assistant shaped her and her […]

Violet Lumani’s Letter to Librarians
In NOT GOOD NEIGHBORS, Violet Lumani writes a witty and sizzling fast-paced romantic comedy that proves that love can bloom even where drywall—and patience—have crumbled. In her letter to librarians, she shares the story of the time she got banned from her public library as a child for sneaking adult romance books out, and how […]

Ashley Winstead’s Letter to Librarians
In HOT GIRL MURDER CLUB, Ashley Winstead writes a buzzy, bloody new thriller of about success, sisterhood, and demanding justice… by any means necessary. In her letter to librarians, she shares her childhood memories of spending her time in different libraries as her family moved around, and how the library has shaped everything she’s done. […]

Nisha J. Tuli’s Letter to Librarians
In STORM BREAKER, Nisha J. Tuli writes a gripping dystopian romance filled with forbidden power, ruthless challenges, and a heroine who refuses to burn quietly. In her letter to librarians, she shares how the library was her second home growing up, and how libraries are spaces that must be cherished and protected. Dear Librarians, I […]

Mai Corland’s Letter to Librarians
In VERITY GUILD, Mai Corland writes a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers story filled with secrets, deception, and blood magic, that feels like The Traitors meets A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES. In her letter to librarians, she shares how a love of libraries was instilled in her from a young age, and how it felt like fate for her […]

Project Hail Mary – Reading Recommendations
Are you still floating in space with Grace and Rocky? Amaze! Amaze! Amaze! If you’re looking for more books with heartwarming duos, epic space travel, and exciting new worlds, we’ve got some recommendations for you! CELESTIAL LIGHTS by Cecile Pin A portrait of a complicated man and a breathtaking tale of memory, personal choices, and […]

