NYPL Mystery Book Buzz 2013

NYPL Mystery Book Buzz 2013

Today Anne is presenting all the latest and greatest Mystery titles at the New York Public Library Book Buzz (9:30-noon EST). We don't want anyone to feel left out, so here’s what she’ll be talking about:

 
AN OLD BETRAYAL by Charles Finch
The seventh book in Finch’s bestselling Victorian mystery series, starring his intelligent and charming sleuth extraordinaire Charles Lenox.
 
ONCE UPON A LIE by Maggie Barbieri
In a dramatic departure from her Murder 101 series, Barbieri has written a riveting mystery about one burnt out mother's desperate determination to protect her family's future by facing down her past.
 
MURDER AND MOONSHINE by Carol Miller
A debut mystery set in the heart of moonshine country and brimming with Southern charm courtesy of our heroine Daisy, a young diner waitress.
 
ROSEMARY AND CRIME by Gail Oust
Murder comes well-seasoned in this charming new cozy series featuring Piper Prescott, a small-town Georgia spice shop owner/spunky amateur sleuth.
 
THE ORPHAN CHOIR by Sophie Hannah
A standalone psychological suspense novel that is “Absolutely haunting, in every sense of the word.” — Booklist, starred review
 
SNOWBLIND by Christopher Golden
Survivors of a blizzard twelve years ago are being haunted by the memories of those who died. Stephen King said, "Throw away all those old ‘it was a dark and stormy night’ novels; this one is the real deal.”
 
APPLE TREE YARD by Louise Doughty
A woman in the wrong place, at the wrong time with the wrong man—evocative of the psychological suspense and dangerous eroticism found in the blockbuster thrillers “Unfaithful” and “Fatal Attraction.”
 
BAD WOLF by Nele Neuhaus
The next book in the internationally bestselling series that began with SNOW WHITE MUST DIE.
 
THE INNOCENT SLEEP by Karen Perry
A couple are restarting their lives five years after their son died in a tragic accident. But is the son really dead?
 
DOING HARM by Kelly Parsons
In this highly anticipated debut thriller from board-certified urologist Parsons, a doctor is about to get his dream job at a Boston hospital when he learns his patient’s mysterious death was caused by a sociopath he knows.
 
WHERE MONSTERS DWELL by Jørgen Brekke
Two gruesome murders take place half a world apart in Virginia and Norway and are somehow connected to The Book of John—a journal bound in human skin written by a sixteenth century serial murderer from Norway.
 
PRECIOUS THING by Colette McBeth
Rachel and Clara are two best friends who drift apart—until Rachel's job as a crime reporter leads her back to Clara, who turns out to be the missing person at the police press conference Rachel is covering.
 
THE REVENANT OF THRAXTON HALL by Vaughn Entwistle
Arthur Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde team up to investigate the future death of a medium at a manor in the English countryside.
 
NOTORIOUS by Allison Brennan
Brennan launches a new series starring investigative reporter Max Revere, a tough-as-nails lady with with her own TV show and a knack for solving cold cases.
 
RUNNER by Patrick Lee
An explosive new thriller series starring retired special forces operative Sam Dryden. Library Journal called it “a high-tech thriller that’s hard to put down.”
 
DEAD WATER by Ann Cleeves
The eagerly awaited new entry in Ann Cleeves' popular mystery series set in the Shetland Islands, now airing on BBC as the television series Shetland.
 
DON’T EVER LOOK BACK by Daniel Friedman
The sequel to the Edgar Award-nominated debut DON'T EVER GET OLD, starring feisty octogenarian Buck Schatz. This time Buck is trying to finish some unsolved robberies from his past.
 
FROM THE CHARRED REMAINS by Susanna Calkins
In the next charming historical mystery featuring chambermaid Lucy Campion, a dead body is discovered in the wreckage of the Great Fire of London—only the victim didn't perish in the blaze.
 
THE CAIRO AFFAIR by Olen Steinhauer
International politics are at play as an Egyptian agent, an American analyst, a CIA agent, and a bereaved wife all converge on Cairo to find out why a diplomat was assassinated.
 
DESTROYER ANGEL by Nevada Barr
In the next book in the Anna Pigeon series, Anna must rescue her four friends from armed thugs while on a camping trip with no access to the outside world and limited resources.
 
KEEP QUIET by Lisa Scottoline
New York Times bestseller Scottoline's new thriller about a father making a split-second decision to save his son—and the consequences that follow.
 
 
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2013 Tri-State Adult Book Buzz!

2013 Tri-State Adult Book Buzz!

Today is the Tri-State Book Buzz (12:30-5pm EST, #bookbuzznyc) where Anne will be telling you all about the super fabulous upcoming titles listed below!

JEEVES AND THE WEDDING BELLS by Sebastian Faulks
Four pre-pub starred reviews! “In my humble opinion, Faulks has outdone Wodehouse.” — Publishers Weekly, starred & boxed review

AN OLD BETRAYAL by Charles Finch
The seventh book in Finch’s bestselling Victorian mystery series, starring his intelligent and charming sleuth extraordinaire Charles Lenox. 

ONCE UPON A LIE by Maggie Barbieri
In a dramatic departure from her Murder 101 series, Barbieri has written a riveting mystery about one burnt out mother's desperate determination to protect her family's future by facing down her past. 

THE ORPHAN CHOIR by Sophie Hannah
A standalone psychological suspense novel that is “Absolutely haunting, in every sense of the word.” — Booklist, starred review 

SNOWBLIND by Christopher Golden
Survivors of a blizzard twelve years ago are being haunted by the memories of those who died. Stephen King said, "Throw away all those old ‘it was a dark and stormy night’ novels; this one is the real deal.”

APPLE TREE YARD by Louise Doughty
A woman in the wrong place, at the wrong time with the wrong man—evocative of the psychological suspense and dangerous eroticism found in the blockbuster thrillers “Unfaithful” and “Fatal Attraction.” 

BAD WOLF by Nele Neuhaus
The next book in the internationally bestselling series that began with SNOW WHITE MUST DIE.

THE INNOCENT SLEEP by Karen Perry
A couple are restarting their lives five years after their son died in a tragic accident. But is the son really dead?

THE CAIRO AFFAIR by Olen Steinhauer
International politics are at play as an Egyptian agent, an American analyst, a CIA agent, and a bereaved wife all converge on Cairo to find out why a diplomat was assassinated.

DESTROYER ANGEL by Nevada Barr
In the next book in the Anna Pigeon series, Anna must rescue her four friends from armed thugs while on a camping trip with no access to the outside world and limited resources.

RUNNER by Patrick Lee
An explosive new thriller series starring retired special forces operative Sam Dryden. Library Journal called it “a high-tech thriller that’s hard to put down.”

NOTORIOUS by Allison Brennan
Brennan launches a new series starring investigative reporter Max Revere, a tough-as-nails lady with with her own TV show and a knack for solving cold cases. 

DOING HARM by Kelly Parsons
In this highly anticipated debut thriller from board-certified urologist Parsons, a doctor is about to get his dream job at a Boston hospital when he learns his patient’s mysterious death was caused by a sociopath he knows. 

WHERE MONSTERS DWELL by Jørgen Brekke
Two gruesome murders take place half a world apart in Virginia and Norway and are somehow connected to The Book of John—a journal bound in human skin written by a sixteenth century serial murderer from Norway. 

PRECIOUS THING by Colette McBeth
Rachel and Clara are two best friends who drift apart—until Rachel's job as a crime reporter leads her back to Clara, who turns out to be the missing person at the police press conference Rachel is covering.

SHOTGUN LOVESONGS by Nickolas Butler
An outstanding debut selected by the ABA for the Spring 2014 Indies Introduce program. Set in a small Midwest town, this deeply moving novel explores the age-old question of whether or not you can ever truly come home again. 

RADIANCE OF TOMORROW by Ishmael Beah
An uplifting and heartbreaking first work of fiction from the author of A LONG WAY GONE.

THE HEADMASTER’S WIFE by Thomas Christopher Greene
Inspired by a personal loss, this is a beautifully written, haunting and deeply affecting portrait of one couple at their best and worst. 

LOST LAKE by Sarah Addison Allen
Newly-widowed Kate and her eccentric eight-year-old daughter Devin have come to the Lost Lake Cottages in Suley, Georgia to find closure and peace and also find second chances and happiness. Have your hanky handy.


Can't make it to NYC? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's
the handout that went in everyone's gift bags. To those of you attending, see you soon!

 

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RSVP to the 2013 AAP Book Preview Now!

RSVP to the 2013 AAP Book Preview Now!

The Association of American Publishers' libraries committee cordially invites you to...

LIBRARIANS’ SNEAK PEEK BOOK PREVIEW 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013  Noon - 5:00pm
Penguin Random House, Second Floor Café Auditorium
1745 Broadway, between 55th and 56th Streets, New York City

The AAP is hosting a day of literary delights for librarians from across the eastern seaboard. Please join us for lunch and an exclusive sneak peek at the best new books for 2014! We'll be there with 13 other stellar publishers talking about big books, gems, cross-over titles, and our personal favorites. There will be tasty treats, goodies, and a raffle... You won't want to miss this!

Anne will present all of the stellar Macmillan titles at 4pm. The full schedule and more details can be found on the official invitation.

Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

RSVP HERE by October 5th to attend. aap logo

E-mail Becca Worthington at the AAP with any questions.

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Talia’s Book Buzz Sneak Peek!

Talia’s Book Buzz Sneak Peek!

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When Sterling’s Chris Vaccari & Macmillan’s Talia Sherer stumble upon a treasure map of the famed librarian pirate "One-Eyed" Nancy’s hidden book fortune, they set out on a quest—calling themselves The Hardcover Heroes—to find the treasure in hopes of discovering the next New York Times bestseller! On Sunday, June 30th at 8:30am it allll goes down. Add this event to your calendar.

See our full ALA Annual events schedule here!

Below is a sneak peek at the list of forthcoming Macmillan titles that Talia will be discussing during the buzz. Don't miss out!

Adult Titles:

BEHIND THE SHATTERED GLASS: A Lady Emily Mystery by Tasha Alexander (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

BITTER RIVER by Julia Keller (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

THE GOOD BOY by Theresa Schwegel (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

AN OLD BETRAYAL: A Charles Lenox Mystery by Charles Finch (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

THE EDGE OF NORMAL by Carla Norton (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny

ONCE UPON A LIE by Maggie Barbieri (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

THROUGH THE EVIL DAYS: A Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery by Julia Spencer-Fleming

COREYOGRAPHY: A Memoir by Corey Feldman

HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE by Emma Chapman

THE HOUSEMAID'S DAUGHTER by Barbara Mutch

JOHANNES CABAL: The Fear Institute by Jonathan L. Howard

THE WEDDING GIFT by Marlen Suyapa Bodden (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

NINE INCHES: Stories by Tom Perrotta (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

KING'S MOUNTAIN: A Ballad Novel by Sharyn McCrumb

PAW PRINTS AT OWL COTTAGE: The Heartwarming True Story of One Man and His Cats by Denis O'Connor

WHERE THE MOON ISN'T by Nathan Filer

KINSLAYER by Jay Kristoff (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

THE MISFORTUNATES by Dimitri Verhulst

THE GLAMOROUS LIFE 2: All That Glitters Isn't Gold by Nikki Turner

THE SECRET DAUGHTER OF THE TSAR by Jennifer Laam

THE AFFAIRS OF OTHERS by Amy Grace Loyd ((featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

HAVISHAM by Ronald Frame (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide" and one of Barbara Hoffert's "12 Unexpected Titles You’ll Discover at ALA")

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE by David Finkel

HILD by Nicola Griffith

PERV: The Sexual Deviant in All of Us by Jesse Bering

SOMEONE by Alice McDermott

THE WRONG GIRL by Hank Phillippi Ryan (featured in Library Journal's "ALA Annual Galley Guide")

Teen Titles:

DEATH AND THE GIRL HE LOVES by Darynda Jones

THE TRAP by Andrew Fukuda

HORIZON by Alyson Noël

THE IN-BETWEEN by Barbara Stewart

NAVY SEAL DOGS: My Tale of Training Canines for Combat by Michael Ritland, Gary Brozek, Thea Feldman

THE SOCIAL CODE by Sadie Hayes

THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS COMPANION: City of Bones, Shadowhunters, and the Sight: The Unauthorized Guide   by Lois H. Gresh

RAIN OF THE GHOSTS by Greg Weisman

ENDER'S GAME (Movie Tie-In) by Orson Scott Card

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Monday Fun Day! (6/3/2013 Edition)

Monday Fun Day! (6/3/2013 Edition)

Happy post-BEA Monday!

*cue everyone collapsing into a pile and catnapping for a week.*

We're almost at the end of this year's frenzied conference season, so let's wrap up our BookExpo adventures and get you back in gear for ALA Annual.

BookExpo America:

First of all, a huge thanks to all of the happy librarians who joined us for dinner on Wednesday at the AAP's Annual BEA Librarians Dinner with Erica Jong, the author of FEAR OF FLYING (40th Anniversary Edition), and also on Thursday at the AAP's BEA Librarians Author Lunch with Louise Penny, author of the Chief Inspector Gamache novels (pictured below)! We had a great time and we hope you were entertained and well-fed for your other panels and show floor expeditions. Please join us again next year and spread the word!

louise penny and librariansAlene Moroni and Stephanie Chase (King County Library System) bookending Louise Penny!

And also thank you to everyone who came out to hear me gush about a few of Macmillan's forthcoming  titles at the AAP's Annual Librarians Book Buzz panel. My handout is available for you to download (PDF) and definitely go to MacmillanBEAPreview.com to register for e-galley downloads of all of Macmillan's featured BEA titles (expires June 10). Read more about Edelweiss here.

BEA titles

C-SPAN 2 posted the hour-long state of the book industry talk at BookExpo America with Macmillan CEO John Sargent. Watch "Publishing, Bookselling, and the Whole Damn Thing: A Conversation with John Sargent" now.

john Sargent cspan

Finally, EarlyWord will post the full list of titles mentioned at the 4th Annual Librarian Shout 'n Share panel. Stay tuned! UPDATE: EarlyWord posted the list here.

American Library Association Annual Convention:

Please take a look at our full schedule posted here and find us during the show at booth 2103!

Texas Library Association Annual Conference:

We're still talking about TxLA?? You betcha. That's because you still have a chance to win a stack of super fine signed books! The deadline to enter is today. Enter now.

Cute Stuff:

As we embark into June let's take a look back over last month's ridiculously smile-worthy cat videos:

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Watch #BookBattle III Now!

Watch #BookBattle III Now!

Misfit library marketers Talia Sherer and Chris Vaccari (Sterling) duked it out in the third episode of their highly acclaimed Book Battle series in the Book Buzz Theater at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in January! If you missed their buzz or need a refresher see below.

The full program was recorded and is available here now:

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Children’s and Teen Librarians Tri-State Book Buzz!

Children’s and Teen Librarians Tri-State Book Buzz!

We had a great time talking about forthcoming titles this morning with Children's and Teen Librarians from all over the tri-state area!

AAP YA Book Buzz 2012

Here's a refresher for attendees (and a first look for those who couldn't make it) at the excellent St. Martin's Griffin titles coming in Winter 2013:

Contemporary:

IF YOU FIND ME | Emily Murdoch

ELEANOR & PARK | Rainbow Rowell

USES FOR BOYS | Erica Lorraine Scheidt

Paranormal:

THE HAVEN | Carol Lynch Williams

TIDAL (Watersong #3) | Amanda Hocking

OVERRIDE (Glitch #2) | Heather Anastasiu

DEATH, DOOM AND DETENTION (#2) | Darynda Jones 

TEMPEST (Tempest #1) | Julie Cross

VORTEX (Tempest #2) | Julie Cross 

THE HUNT (Hunt #1) | Andrew Fukuda 

THE PREY (Hunt #2) | Andrew Fukuda

INFERNO (Chronicles of Nick #4) | Sherrilyn Kenyon

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Monday Fun Day! (12/3/2012 Edition)

Monday Fun Day! (12/3/2012 Edition)

Happy Monday, librarians! 

- Tomorrow is the inaugural AAP Children's and YA Tri-State Book Buzz and we hope to see many of you there. We'll be feeding you with food and knowledge! 

tri state kids

- We also hope so see many of our Philadelphia friends on Thursday for the publisher's book buzz and lunch at the Parkway Central Library! Details here.

- Also, it's time to check out our ALA Midwinter 2013 events schedule and start RSVPing for the fun! Take a look here.

- In reading news, Collection Development Librarian Beth from the Baltimore County Public Library blogs for about Romance on their library site. Recently she gave GRACE GROWS a lot of love! She said,

"Sumners tells the story of this slow-building romance with wit and honesty, making readers want Tyler and Grace to overcome the obstacles and find a way to be happy together. This is a love story that will appeal to fans of Emily Giffin and Jennifer Weiner." Read her full review here

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Have an amazing week!

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Monday Fun Day! (11/26/2012 Edition)

Monday Fun Day! (11/26/2012 Edition)

Welcome back from Thanksgiving, everyone!

I hope you all had an uncomfortably delicious holiday. While you're recovering with your leftovers lunch we have a few items to share with you:

- Teen Librarians, please join us next Tuesday (12/4) for the Association of American Publishers' first ever Children's and YA Tri-State Book Buzz! There will be goodie bags, galleys, breakfast, and good times. RSVP now!

- Nancy Pearl named SHINE SHINE SHINE by Lydia Netzer one of her top ten favorite reads of the year! SHINE SHINE SHINE was also one of my favorites. See Nancy's full favorites list here.

- The paperback of Talia's tell-all memoir is coming out in January, so be sure to check that out...

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RSVP for the Children’s and YA Tri-State Book Buzz!

RSVP for the Children’s and YA Tri-State Book Buzz!

No, we don't talk about children's books much here on the Adult Trade side of the library marketing world, but we do talk teen titles and that's exactly what I'll be doing at the first ever Children's & Teen Librarians Tri-State Book Buzz on December 4th.

See details below (click to enlarge) and be sure to RSVP here ASAP!

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