Fun fact: Picador turns 20 this year (in the United States)! Originally founded in 1995 as a publishing house for sophisticated hardcover fiction and nonfiction and for many Macmillan authors in their paperback lives, Picador is now home to a huge stable of incredibly talented authors, with a list of more than 1,500 titles, and […]
Happy #BookBday (3/31/15 Edition)
Today we wish Happy #BookBday to two new books destined for the bestseller list: THE PATRIOT THREAT by Steve Berry Minotaur’s first novel from renowned New York Times bestseller Berry continues the riveting, history-based Cotton Malone series with a dangerous question: What if the federal income tax is illegal? The Associated Press calls THE PATRIOT […]
Daring Debut: THE MEMORY PAINTER
Friends, we’re a bit obsessed with Gwendolen Womack’s THE MEMORY PAINTER. This riveting debut novel is a taut thriller and a timeless love story spanning six continents and 10,000 years of history that stems from this idea: What if neuroscientists accidentally unlocked the secret to reincarnation with a drug? It’s an Indie Next pick for […]
Unabridged Access
Happy Monday! Our friends at Macmillan Audio recently launched a new blog called Unabridged Access dedicated to giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the world of audiobooks. They’ll be sharing photos from the studio, audiobook recommendations for any situation, excerpts from exciting new programs, glimpses into audiobook publishing, Q&As with industry folks, and so much […]
Friday Reads: Stars Edition
TGIF! We’ve got a couple novels with starred reviews to add to your TBR pile this weekend! THE BLONDES by Emily Schultz An epidemic of a rabies-like disease is carried only by blonde women, who all must go to great lengths to conceal their blondness. “A nail-biter that is equal parts suspense, science fiction, and […]
What Are Your Patrons e-Reading?
Based on our stats, your patrons are downloading mystery, history, and contemporary fiction! Here are their top ten picks: KILLING PATTON by Bill O’Reilly ELEANOR & PARK by Rainbow Rowell BETRAYED by Lisa Scottoline LANDLINE by Rainbow Rowell THE LONG WAY HOME by Louise Penny BEING MORTAL by Atul Gawande LILA by Marilynne Robinson THE […]
Thriller Thursday – Minotaur Stars Edition
Today’s #ThrillerThursday picks are two forthcoming Minotaur mysteries that are raking in the starred pre-publication reviews! THE DEVIL’S MAKING by Seán Haldane Winner of the Arthur Ellis Award, an historical mystery in which an alienist is found murdered near an Indian camp and a British constable must navigate the conflicting cultures to discover why. “Poet, […]
Fall 2015 Catalogs Now Available Online!
The Fall 2015 Macmillan catalogs are now available online! Grab a cuppa, settle in, and take your time browsing through all of the great Macmillan-y goodness coming out later this year. Make sure to check out titles from our newest distributed line, Media Lab Books. Have questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. […]
Stars for DO NO HARM
“I often have to cut into the brain and it is something I hate doing.” So begins neurosurgeon Henry Marsh‘s internationally bestselling memoir, DO NO HARM, revealing the fierce joy of operating, the profoundly moving triumphs, the harrowing disasters, the haunting regrets and the moments of black humor that characterize a brain surgeon’s life. A […]
2015 Man Booker Prize Finalists
Macmillan is proud to have three finalists for the 2015 Man Booker International Prize: Mia Couto (CONFESSION OF THE LIONESS) Amitav Ghosh (RIVER OF SMOKE, SEA OF POPPIES, FLOOD OF FIRE) Fanny Howe (SECOND CHILDHOOD) The Man Booker International Prize is awarded every two years to a living author who has published fiction either originally […]