The Mystery Writers of America has announced the 2026 Edgar Award nominees, and Macmillan has 4 contenders! BEST NOVEL WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy BEST FIRST NOVEL BY AN AMERICAN AUTHOR JOHNNY CARELESS by Kevin Wade BEST FACT CRIME BLOOD AND THE BADGE: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Know More » […]

Author Duos (1/21/26)
A match made in literary heaven with these author pairs! THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME by Ilona Andrews 9781250377265 | 3/31/26 When Maggie wakes up cold, filthy, and naked in a gutter, it doesn’t take her long to recognize Kair Toren, a city she knows intimately from the pages of the famously unfinished dark Know More » […]

New Edelweiss E-galleys (1/20/26)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: THE LAST MANDARIN by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung9781250412522 | 5/12/26 Alice Li, a first-generation Chinese-American, is an erstwhile food blogger who has lived in the shadow of her mother, Vivien Li. A Chinese dissident Know More » […]

Shannon J. Spann’s Letter to Librarians
In A STAGE SET FOR VILLAINS, Shannon J. Spann writes a high-concept fantasy that blends cursed romance and deadly ambition, set against a backdrop of dark velvet stages, shifting masks, and spotlight secrets. In her letter to librarians, she shares how librarians are no longer just keepers of stories, but also guardians of them—and how Know More » […]

Winter’s Chills and Thrillers Audiobooks (1/20/26)
It’s the perfect time of year to read a chilling thriller while staying cozy and warm inside! MY HUSBAND’S WIFE BY ALICE FEENEY; read by Bel Powley, Richard Armitage, and Henry Rowley | 9781250429728 | 1/20/26 Excerpt from the audiobook! GOOD INTENTIONS BY MARISA WALZ; read by Brittany Pressley | 9781250433787 | 2/3/26 Excerpt from the Know More » […]

Day’s YA: THE COVE
THE COVE by Claire Rose 9781250387127 (trade paperback) 9781250452412 (library hardcover) 5/5/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Seventeen-year-old Lindsay Weinberg has just been kicked out of prep school (again) and her parents’ driver has arrived to take her to yet another new school. But instead of heading to a school Know More » […]

Upcoming Releases – 1/20/26
Check out these noteworthy upcoming releases for your shelves—arriving January 20th! THE POET EMPRESS by Shen Tao 9781250406811 | 1/20/26 Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of THE POET EMPRESS, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of THE SERPENT & THE WINGS OF NIGHT, THE SONG OF Know More » […]

February 2026 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and THE HALIFAX HELLIONS by Alexandra Vasti and THE RED WINTER by Cameron Sullivan are LibraryReads picks for February 2026! PLUS, B.A. Paris (WHEN I KILL YOU) is in the Hall of Fame! THE HALIFAX HELLIONS BY ALEXANDRA VASTI | 9781250360151 | 2/17/26 “This sexy Regency with dual narration and endearing characters will make Vasti Know More » […]

ALMA Book Buzz Recap (1/14/26)
A big thank you to all who attended yesterday’s ALMA Book Buzz! In case you missed it, check out the titles we talked about below, and click this link to watch the recording! SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER by Vincent Yu | 9781250410122 | 5/5/26 ENORMOUS WINGS by Laurie Frankel | 9781250423771 | 5/5/26 DEATH’S DAUGHTER by Know More » […]

Kirkus Reviews’ 20 Best New Reads for Book Clubs
Looking for a new book club read? Kirkus Reviews has some recommendations for your next pick! Click here to view the full list. THE WAYFINDER by Adam Johnson “Johnson, the Pulitzer-winning author of THE ORPHAN MASTER’S SON, unfolds a majestic saga of political unrest in the South Pacific and a girl’s quest to save her Know More » […]

