Happy World Teachers’ Day! In honor of this occasion, former high school English teacher and debut author Erik Fassnacht (A GOOD FAMILY) shares five things his students taught him about writing his first novel. Not on the list: waiting until the day before your deadline to write the whole book! […]
Oh the Horror!
October? More like Shocktober! Here are new horror novels to get you in the Halloween spirit: FUTURISTIC VIOLENCE AND FANCY SUITS by David Wong Two stars for Wong’s latest SF/horror/humor mash-up in which a barista inherits a fortune from her estranged billionaire father, as well as a high-dollar contract on her head and a prime […]
It’s Raining Cats & Dogs (On Our Shelves)
Some people love cats, some love dogs. Pick a side and let the fur fly with these new and forthcoming books: #TeamWoof THE DOG MASTER by W. Bruce Cameron An evocative glimpse at prehistory, a heartwarming coming of age saga, and an exciting, imaginative look at the story of the first dog when the unfortunate […]
Thriller Thursday (10/1/15 Edition)
Check out these #ThrillerThursday goodies from a rookie and a vet: IN BITTER CHILL by Sarah Ward An October 2015 LibraryReads pick and a BEA 2015 “Shout ‘n Share” selection! A story of loss, family secrets, and how the darkest truths are often hidden nearest to you, this page-turning debut is perfect for fans of […]
Books for Crafty Librarians
Calling all crafty librarians! Here are some new books to help make your programming more creative: 150 ALL-TIME FAVORITE CROCHET BLOCKS by Sarah Hazell This gorgeous collection of classic crochet blocks highlights several patterns (including the iconic granny square in many variations), and provides tips on how to select yarn and color combinations. Each block […]
THE THINGS WE KEEP Giveaway
*Sniffle, honk* Excuse us while we wipe away the ugly-cry mess on our faces after reading THE THINGS WE KEEP by Sally Hepworth. We love—and I mean, LOVE—this book. Even Baby Daniel loves this book (mostly how it tastes). We’ll let EarlyWord’s Robin Beerbower tell you why: “If you…have leftover tissues, put them to good […]
Banned Books Week 2015
Happy Banned Books Week! This year’s theme is Young Adult fiction, and what better time to have Courtney Summers’s SOME GIRLS ARE challenged?! A South Carolina high school pulled the book off its freshman summer reading list after a parent complained about the content; the response from librarians and readers across the country against this action […]
Starred FSG Nonfiction Roundup
Start your weekend right with multi-starred nonfiction from Farrar, Straus & Giroux! THE GIVENNESS OF THINGS by Marilynne Robinson “This probing, provocative collection by Pulitzer winner Robinson argues for the recovery of humanism as a response to the problems of our historical moment. Eloquent, persuasive, and rigorously clear, this collection reveals one of America’s finest […]
Books for Teens 2016: WE [heart] Flatiron Books YA!
Our list of favorite forthcoming 2016 teen titles collected all in one place, just for you and your teen patrons is finally here. In addition to the always-exciting selection from Griffin Teen (including new books from David Levithan and Stephanie Perkins), keep an eye out for YA debuts IF I WAS YOUR GIRL and AMERICAN GIRLS from Flatiron […]
Thriller Thursday (9/23/15 Edition)
Serial killers, a bolt gun (hello NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN!) and a horse race, all play important parts in today’s #ThrillerThursday mysteries: THE KILLING LESSONS by Saul Black A BEA 2015 “Shout ‘n Share” selection, an Entertainment Weekly Fall Books pick, and FOUR STARRED pre-pub reviews for this “raw and utterly readable” (Kirkus Reviews, […]
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