Unless you hate having everything you ever wanted to read months ahead of publication at your fingertips… Get yourself Whitelisted on Edelweiss for Macmillan E-Galleys! 1. Register for Edelweiss with your library-issued e-mail address. 2. Send Talia a note that includes the e-mail address you registered with, your full name, and your current library (subject: […]
Friday Reads: Graphic Novels Edition (11/7/14)
It’s Talia’s first #fridayreads post and she’s reading two very different graphic novels. From Harvey Pekar’s widow and long-time collaborator, Joyce Brabner introduces readers to a 1980s NYC that is grappling with a new and very scary virus. And to lighten the mood a bit, Talia is also reading about Pippi Longstocking’s latest shenanigans. SECOND […]
PW’s Best Books of 2014
We did it again. Macmillan rocked PW’s 2014 Best Books list! ON IMMUNITY: An Inoculation by Eula Biss “Biss advocates eloquently for childhood immunization, making her case as an anxious new mother intent on protecting her son—and understanding the consequences … Biss frankly and optimistically looks at our ‘unkempt’ world and our shared mission to […]
Thriller Thursday (11/06/14 Edition)
On this #thrillerthursday I’m THRILLED to introduce you to Tony Hillerman’s heir apparent and to an adorably lazy dog: BAD COUNTRY by CB McKenzie “Winner of the Tony Hillerman Prize for the Best Debut Mystery set in the Southwest, this edgy noir offers a master class on how to create a vivid sense of mood […]
2015 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 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 […]
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