In HER SHARP EMBRACE, Kate Koenig delivers a sweeping, New Orleans-inspired queer fantasy, filled to the brim with shadowy gangs, broken promises, deception, and romance that comes at a price. In her author letter, Kate shares how HER SHARP EMBRACE came to be, and how it is more than just her debut—it’s a love letter. […]
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Katie Benner and Erica L. Green’s Letter to Librarians
In MIRACLE CHILDREN: Race, Education, and a True Story of False Promises, Katie Benner and Erica L. Green write a riveting investigation into a school, a scam, and a notorious college admissions scandal that exposes the inequalities and racial segregation of American education. In their letter to librarians, Katie and Erica stress the importance of […]

Mike Michalowicz’s Letter to Librarians
In THE MONEY HABIT, Mike Michalowicz reveals how to achieve financial freedom by working with your natural habits rather than trying to change them. In his letter to librarians, he shares how his elementary school librarian led him to a lifelong love for books, and how his new book can be a resource to help patrons […]

Heather Aimee O’Neill’s Letter to Librarians
In THE IRISH GOODBYE, Heather Aimee O’Neill tells a story of three adult sisters who are grappling with a shared tragedy during a Thanksgiving weekend spent in their childhood home, navigating complex relationships and old tensions. In her letter to librarians, Heather shares how the encouragement of her childhood librarian gave her the confidence to […]

Janice Hadlow’s Letter to Librarians
In RULES OF THE HEART, Janice Hadlow writes a beautifully evocative historical novel about the perils of all-consuming love, inspired by a real-life eighteenth-century love affair. In her letter to librarians, she shares how the library was her gateway to a lifetime of reading, and how the stories she discovered at the library eventually shaped […]

Siddharth Kara’s Letter to Librarians
In THE ZORG, Siddharth Kara utilizes primary-source research, gripping storytelling, and painstaking investigation to uncover the Zorg’s journey, the lives and fates of the slaves on board, and the mysterious identity of the abolitionist who finally revealed the truth of what happened on the ship. In his letter to librarians, he dives into the importance […]

Hannah Pittard’s Letter to Librarians
In IF YOU LOVE IT, LET IT KILL YOU, Hannah Pittard tells a refreshingly irreverent story about art, desire, domesticity, freedom, and the intricacies of the twenty-first-century female experience. In her letter to librarians, Hannah reflects on the importance of libraries, and how intertwined they are within our communities and our world. I have many […]

V. E. Schwab’s Letter to Librarians
In BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL, V. E. Schwab pulls together historical and contemporary threads in a haunting and intimate rush. In her letter to librarians, V. E. reflects on her journey discovering the story and bringing it to life, and thanks librarians for always supporting her and sharing her books. Dearest librarians– […]

A Letter to Librarians from Giaae Kwon
Giaae Kwon’s I’LL LOVE YOU FOREVER blends memoir and cultural criticism to explore how the author’s love affair with K-pop has shaped her sense of self. Today, in a heartfelt letter to librarians Giaae Kwon reflects on the profound impact of libraries and their vital role in connecting people with the books they need, even in challenging […]

Sara Hamdan’s Letter to Librarians
In WHAT WILL PEOPLE THINK?, Sara Hamdan writes a hilarious, heartfelt coming-of-age story that explores what it means to discover and embrace the hidden parts of yourself, and how love in all forms can make you whole. In her letter to librarians, Sara reflects on how libraries and books provided her with escapism, gave her […]

