The October 2015 Indie Next list includes two Macmillan titles! GOD’S KINGDOM by Howard Frank Mosher A young man comes of age—and uncovers his family’s deepest secret in the little known mountains of northern Vermont by the Canadian border. “No Catcher in the Rye angst here. Instead you’ll find a welcome dose of nostalgic realism […]
RSVP for the 2015 Tri-State Book Buzzes!
You are cordially invited to both the Adult and Children’s/YA Tri-State Book Buzzes next month! Attend a full day of fun presentations from major and independent publishers to find out about next year’s big books, debut gems, cross-over titles, and in-house favorites. Plus, there will be keynote speeches from authors, tasty treats, goodies, and a […]
IN BITTER CHILL hits the October 2015 LibraryReads List!
FANTASTIC NEWS! Sarah Ward’s debut novel, IN BITTER CHILL, is the #8 pick on the October 2015 LibraryReads list! Perfect for fans of Sharon Bolton and Deborah Crombie, this story of loss and family secrets involves a present-day murder that may just be linked to a cold case. Derbyshire, 1978: a small town in the […]
Thriller Thursday (9/10/15 Edition)
We’re seeing stars for today’s #ThrillerThursday picks! THE YEAR OF FEAR by Joe Urschel Two stars for this true crime about the legendary kidnapping case that launched the FBI. “For those interested in the early years of the FBI and gangsters, this is the book to read. Just as this crime held the interest of […]
Historical Fiction Roundup
Travel back in time with these three historical novels: AVELYNN by Marissa Campbell A Publishers Weekly Fall 2015 Romance Top Pick! A forbidden romance between a Saxon pagan and a Viking marauder is at the heart of this splendid historical novel. THE DEBT OF TAMAR by Nicole Dweck Four hundred years before Oskar Schindler there […]
Happy #BookBday (9/8/15 Edition)
Happy #BookBday to these new books on shelves now! BLACK MAN IN A WHITE COAT by Damon Tweedy A BEA 2015 Editor’s Buzz & “Shout ‘n Share” selection, an ALA Annual 2015 “Read ‘n Rave” selection, a September 2015 Indie Next pick AND a Barnes & Noble Fall 2015 Discover Great New Writers pick! “Tweedy, an African […]
Labor Day 2015 Reads
The long Labor Day weekend is here! To celebrate an extra day of reading time, here’s a list of great Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 reads you can download on Edelweiss NOW!* Don’t forget to nominate your favorite for LibraryReads! Highly Anticipated!! LUST & WONDER by Augusten Burroughs A WILD SWAN by Michael Cunningham THE GIVENNESS […]
Friday Reads: Starred Review Roundup
Happy Friday! Check out these forthcoming books raking in the starred reviews: OBSESSION FALLS by Christina Dodd (The Virtue Falls series) “After wowing both mystery and romance readers with VIRTUE FALLS, Dodd delivers another white-knuckle tale of romantic suspense that moves her even closer to the thriller end of the literary spectrum. The plot’s twists […]
We LOVE Louise Penny!
Louise Penny dropped by the Flatiron Building today to celebrate her new book, THE NATURE OF THE BEAST, which lands at #3 on next weekend’s New York Times bestseller list! There was champagne, a magnificent cake, and Anne tried not to squeal/cry/faint as she met one of her longtime favorite authors and got a signed book. […]
Giveaway: WRITING WELL FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS
Just because the kids are back in school doesn’t mean we grown-ups can’t get back to basics, too. Enter WRITING WELL FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS by Sandra E. Lamb. This slim paperback is full of tips to help you refine your message, communicate your ideas clearly, quickly and effectively, and ace the all-important elements of style […]