BREATH OF THE DRAGON by Fonda Lee and Shannon Lee 9781250902672 1/7/2025 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Jun has always dreamt of competing in his country’s Guardian Tournament. Fought every six years, the tournament determines the country’s top warrior. Jun has spent the better part of his life training to […]
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Happy Half Hour (5/13/24)
On this Happy Half Hour, we’re chatting about a reclusive woman who must engage with the community around her when she receives an unwelcome surprise in the mail, a fantasy heist adventure set in a world ruled by dragons, and a YA horror anthology by authors of color who flip traditional horror narratives on their […]
Series Starters and Continuations (3/18/24)
From fantasy to horror to thriller to mystery, these series starters and new series installments are sure to capture your attention and leave you eager for the next book! FOUL DAYS BY GENOVEVA DIMOVA Available for download on Edelweiss. LibraryReads votes due by May 1st. “In Dimova’s energetic, witty debut, she weaves a world that feels […]
Genre Mashups (2/13/24)
We know the struggle of trying to decide what to read next–that’s why we love mashups so much. With these delightful crossovers, you can get two genres for the price of one! BLESS YOUR HEART BY LINDY RYAN Available for download on Edelweiss here. LibraryReads votes due by March 1st. The mashup: horror and mystery! […]
3 Stars for BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST
BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is the delightful prequel to LEGENDS & LATTES. It will take you on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books, and it’s just received three starred reviews! “The vibes are decidedly warm and cozy, and the plot is just as much about saving the bookstore and building relationships as […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (10/10/23)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: EVERY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE by Natalie Jenner9781250285188 | 5/14/2024 The bestselling author of THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY and BLOOMSBURY GIRLS returns with a brilliant novel of love and art, of grief and memory, of confronting […]
One City One Book Recommendations: Adventures
If you run a One City One Book program and are looking for stories about adventures, we’ve got you covered! For even more recommendations of all genres, check out this post and this Edelweiss catalog. THE SECRET DIARIES OF CHARLES IGNATIUS SANCHO by Paterson Joseph9781250880390Trade paperback available now It’s finally time for Charles Ignatius Sancho to tell his […]
Day’s YA: THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS
THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS by Charlotte Nicole Davis9781250299727Ages 13 – 18Available in paperback on January 5th, 2021 from Tor Teen An Indie Next PickA Silver 2019 Nautilus Book Award WinnerA Kirkus Reviews 2019 Best of the Year Selection As the new year approaches, I (of course) get excited for all of the new YA releases […]
August 2018 All-Stars
We’re seeing stars for these forthcoming mysteries & nonfiction science titles! THE DARKNESS by Ragnar Jónasson “A complex, fascinating mix of Icelandic community and alienation, atmospheric tension, and timely issues (immigrant exploitation and vigilante justice), Jónasson’s latest series is another must-read for crime fans who follow the work of Arnaldur Indridason and Yrsa Sigurdardóttir.” — […]
Happy #BookBday (5/30/17 Edition)
Happy #BookBday to these bestselling authors & series! COME SUNDOWN by Nora Roberts A June 2017 Indie Next pick! When Mustang-tough Bodine Longbow’s long-missing aunt returns to the family ranch in Montana 25 years later with a story of abduction and abuse, Bodine realizes that something really bad is lurking in the mountains. “Roberts always […]