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 2015 is now available and features titles such as: ON […]
James Herriot Classics: Now with 100 % More Awesome
These bestselling animal stories from the world’s most beloved veterinarian have been updated with fresh, new super-cute packages! Add them to your library’s shelves today! ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL by James Herriot (includes a Teacher’s Guide!) ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL by James Herriot JAMES HERRIOT’S TREASURY FOR CHILDREN: Warm and Joyful Tales by […]
Happy #BookBday (11/4/14 Edition)
Join us in wishing a happy #BookBday to: THE LAUGHING MONSTERS by Denis Johnson “In a work that’s part spy novel and part buddy tale, Johnson aptly locates his portrayal of a shadowy world of complicated relationships and ever-shifting alliances in one of the more broken places on the planet. This is what you might […]
December 2014 Indie Next list Includes 4 Macmillan Titles!
Great news! 4 Macmillan titles have been selected for the December 2014 Indie Next List! THE GIGANTIC BEARD THAT WAS EVIL by Stephen Collins “There’s no denying the charm of his Gorey-like drawing style and whimsical story.”–Booklist THE PARIS WINTER by Imogen Robertson “For readers of historical fiction looking for a complex story, this is […]
Happy Halloween 2014!
Talia’s dressed up as a “tennis star” (channeled by Shmackies), and Anne’s a pregnant nun (if anyone asks, it was immaculate conception). Go crazy on the fun size candy and if you don’t have much of a sweet tooth, maybe these books as Halloween candy are more your treat! Happy Halloween! […]
There’s No Such Thing As a Free Teen Novel
Welcome Unshelved Readers! Thank you for visiting us. Please enter view here to win copies of the 5 teen novels below. UPDATE! 11/10 This contest is now closed! Thank you all for entering. *In your entry, please be sure to include your selection (only 1 title per person) full name, title, library affiliation and mailing […]
Anne’s Maternity Leave
Did you know Anne is growing a little reader?! Baby “Peanut” is due in just one short week on November 6 and Anne is working until she pops (not literally, we hope)! While she’s out on maternity leave for 12 long, sleep-deprived weeks, Talia “boss lady” Sherer is your go-to gal for all your library […]
Griffin Teen’s Got Issues
Our pals at Griffin Teen have created a gorgeous flyer featuring 19 award-winning titles dealing with everything from bullying, mental illness, relationships, and violence from authors including Rainbow Rowell, Stephanie Kuehn, and Courtney Summers. It’s too good not to share with you! Here’s a link to download the PDF (prints on 11×17 tabloid size paper). […]
Shadow Falls After Dark
We love Texas-based teen author C.C. Hunter! She’s the gal responsible for the New York Times bestselling Shadow Falls series and its spin-off, Shadow Falls After Dark starring vampire Della Tsang. In ETERNAL (the second book in the Shadow Falls After Dark series after REBORN) Vampire Della is trying to prove herself as a paranormal […]
Fall Into a Good Mystery Webinar titles
Just in time for Halloween, Talia “the terror” Sherer shared her favorite forthcoming mysteries at Booklist‘s “Fall Into a Good Mystery” collection development webinar: THE WHITES by Harry Brandt ALL THE OLD KNIVES by Olen Steinhauer THE PATRIOT THREAT by Steve Berry FEAR THE DARKNESS by Becky Masterman THE LIFE I LEFT BEHIND by Colette […]