Looking for heartfelt, multigenerational family stories? These five books grapple with loss, heritage, sibling dynamics, motherhood, and childhood. BACKSTITCH by Idrissa Simmonds-Nastili 9781250422712 | 2/23/27 Brooklyn, 1996. Serenity Marcelin and her six-year-old daughter, Jouvay, have spent the summer reeling from an unexpected, devastating loss. Just when the two of them are beginning to find solace Know More » […]
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Fall Fiction Audiobooks (8/28/26)
Fall is fast approaching—check out these audiobook excerpts for some exciting upcoming fall titles! BAD WORDS BY RÍOGHNACH ROBINSON; read by Katharine Chin and Major Curda | 9781250453914 | 10/6/26 Excerpt from the audiobook! FALLOW BY SARAH ANDERSON; read by Natalie Naudus | 9781250453945 | 9/15/26 Excerpt from the audiobook! WEDLOCKED BY HILLARY FRANK; read Know More » […]
Back to School Staff Picks (8/26/26)
It’s back to school season, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with some academia-themed reads! AMANDA’S PICK: HALLOWED BONES BY LUCY SMOKE Death and ghosts haunt the corridors of this gothic academy, but the real danger lies in the shadows. Loosely inspired by the cult-favorite movie The Covenant, this dark “why choose” romance Know More » […]
For Your Consideration: November 2026 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite November titles for the November 2026 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE OCTOBER 1ST! BAD COMPANY by Sara Paretsky | 9781250412195 | 11/10/26 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “Paretsky’s stand-alone (after her twenty-second V. I. Warshawski novel, PAY DIRT, 2024) never lets up its unrelenting pace as Lily battles obstacles Know More » […]
ALMA Book Buzz Recap (8/4/26)
A big thank you to all who attended this week’s ALMA Book Buzz! In case you missed it, check out the titles we talked about below, and click this link to watch the recording! HOME FOR THE HOMICIDES by Elle Cosimano and Hannah Morrissey | 9781250413352 | 10/13/26 THE TAROT TRIALS by Katee Robert | Know More » […]
Happy Half Hour (7/27/26)
Today, we’re chatting about gods old and new fighting for dominance of Rome as magic returns to the world; Jimmy Chin interviewing the people who inspired him with their meaningful life lessons and rules to live by; and students at rival schools who must navigate an anonymous gossip account, family secrets, and pressure from their Know More » […]
Happy Half Hour (7/20/26)
Today, we’re chatting about the women who risked everything to ensure a generation of Black Americans had the right to read; a Revenant and a shapeshifter who become magically bonded together on a quest into the dark and frost-bitten world of night-kin; and a fantastical historical collection about fierce and bold women who have been Know More » […]
Sneak Peek: August 2026 Indie Next List
The August 2026 Indie Next List includes four Macmillan titles! MEET ME IN THE GARDEN by Nina LaCour 9781250810472 | 8/4/26 “Critically acclaimed author LaCour (YERBA BUENA, 2022) returns with a masterpiece that stands as an exceptional work of historical fiction. Spanning from 1944 New Orleans to 1965 Los Angeles, the story vibrates with the Know More » […]
Listen with Pride Audiobooks (6/23/26)
Put in some headphones and listen to these new audiobook excerpts for Pride Month! BILLY ON BILLY BY BILLY EICHNER; read by the author | 9781250439642 | 5/19/26 Excerpt from the audiobook! GIVE ME EVERYTHING YOU’VE GOT BY IMOGEN CRIMP; read by Mei Mei MacLeod | 9781250459466 | 7/21/26 Excerpt from the audiobook! THERE’S ONLY Know More » […]
ALMA Book Buzz Recap (5/13/26)
A big thank you to all who attended this week’s ALMA Book Buzz! In case you missed it, check out the titles we talked about below, and click this link to watch the recording! THE SECRET DINNER by Raphael Montes | 9781250442413 | 8/18/26 STRANGE IS THE LIGHT by Sarah Maria Griffin | 9781250910882 | Know More » […]
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