Hot on the heels of PW, Library Journal announced their Best Books of 2015 lists & 23 Macmillan titles made the cut! TOP TEN A KIM JONG-IL PRODUCTION by Paul Fischer MORE OF THE BEST A HISTORY OF LONELINESS by John Boyne CHILDREN OF THE STONE by Sandy Tolan BLACK MAN IN A WHITE […]
Books about Brits
Today’s #FridayReads feature famous figures from British history: NO MORE CHAMPAGNE: Churchill and His Money by David Lough Meticulously researched by a senior private banker turned historian, NO MORE CHAMPAGNE reveals for the first time the full extent of the iconic British war leader’s private struggle to maintain a way of life instilled by his upbringing and […]
Thriller Thursday (11/12/15 Edition)
We have an embarrassment of mystery & thriller riches for you this #ThrillerThursday: CRUCIFIXION CREEK by Barry Maitland Two stars for the first in a new series from the LibraryReads author of THE RAVEN’S EYE (a Brock and Kolla mystery) starring Sydney homicide detective Harry Belltree. “Well written with an elaborate plot, this fast-paced novel […]
Veteran’s Day 2015
In honor of Veteran’s Day we’d like to share with you these bestselling and recently published titles: THE REAPER: Autobiography of One of the Deadliest Special Ops Snipers by Nicholas Irving with Gary Brozek Groundbreaking, thrilling and revealing, this astonishing memoir of Special Operations Direct Action Sniper Nicholas Irving, the 3rd Ranger Battalion’s deadliest sniper, […]
Adult Books for Teens
Librarians often ask for recommendations of adult titles that their teen patrons will enjoy. These adult titles are in-house favorites at Macmillan, and are perfectly appropriate and accessible to teens. Mix it up by giving them a taste of reading choices that they won’t find on the young adult shelves. MAKE YOUR HOME AMONG STRANGERS […]
2016 Community Reads Recommendations
Although our Academic Marketing division created the “Books for the First-Year Experience” for colleges and universities, we strongly believe that the titles featured in this catalog foster the sort of discussion and self-reflection that make library-led, city-wide reading programs so memorable. The updated catalog for 2016 is now available and features titles such as: BEING […]
Happy #BookBday (11/10/15 Edition)
Hang the balloons, toss the confetti and cut the cake—it’s time for a #BookBday party! A WILD SWAN by Michael Cunningham, illustrated by Yuko Shimizu A November 2015 LibraryReads pick and a December 2015 Indie Next pick! Classic fairy tales are reimagined for our times by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of THE HOURS and exquisitely […]
Sneak Peek: December 2015 Indie Next List
The December 2015 Indie Next list includes 5 Macmillan titles! A WILD SWAN by Michael Cunningham, illustrated by Yuko Shimizu A November 2015 LibraryReads pick! Classic fairy tales are reimagined for our times by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of THE HOURS and exquisitely illustrated by Yuko Shimizu. “The original tales are timeless for good reasons, […]
Friday Reads: Movie Tie-In Edition
Lots of Macmillan books are making their way from page to screen this fall: THE REVENANT by Michael Punke This tale of retribution on the American Frontier when a fur trapper is mauled by a bear and left for dead stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and was directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu who won an […]
Thriller Thursday (11/5/15 Edition)
Happy #ThrillerThursday to these new mysteries & thrillers hitting the shelves this week: TENACITY by J.S Law A Maximum Shelf Awareness selection! Cramped, claustrophobic, and under strict command, the confines of naval submarine HMS Tenacity are unwelcoming in the best of circumstances. For Lieutenant Danielle “Dan” Lewis, the only female aboard, who must methodically interrogate […]