Today we are spotlighting love and family in nonfiction and fiction with a woman’s touching biography detailing her husband’s chronic illness, a timely story of marriage, and a heartwarming novel of long-buried family secrets. EVERYTHING I HAVE IS YOURS: A Marriage by Eleanor Henderson 2 starred reviews! “This piercing memoir from Henderson (THE TWELVE-MILE STRAIGHT, […]
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YA Spotlight (8/16/21)
This YA Spotlight dives into Argentine folklore and fantasy with Romina Garber’s timely and powerful Wolves of No World series. LOBIZONA by Romina Garber 2 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick! “This layered novel blends languages and cultures to create a narrative that celebrates perseverance.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Garber’s gorgeous novel combines the wonder […]
Fiercely Female (8/11/21)
Today we’re taking a look at strong women changing their lives with the story of a mother making tough choices + a girl moving to New York City to find her destiny. SHE WOULDN’T CHANGE A THING by Sarah Adlakha “Adlakha’s debut is a truly compelling read, making the reader consider what they would do […]
Author Spotlight: Charlotte McConaghy (8/10/21)
Australian author Charlotte McConaghy made her debut with the beautiful and shattering MIGRATIONS as an ode to nature and threatened animals. Her next novel takes readers to the Scottish Highlands for another unforgettable story of nature and wildlife. ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES 3 starred reviews and a #1 Indie Next pick! “A lovely, gripping tale […]
Day’s YA: WILD TONGUES CAN’T BE TAMED
WILD TONGUES CAN’T BE TAMED: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora by Saraciea J. Fennell9781250763426Available September 14, 2021 from Flatiron BooksAges 12-18 E-galley available from Edelweiss and NetGalley In this groundbreaking and poignant anthology, Saraciea J. Fennell gathers an all-star cast of fifteen Latinx writers to tell their stories, including Elizabeth Acevedo, Mark Oshiro, and […]
Debut Spotlight (8/3/21)
An Irish family torn apart by secrets + a tale of sisterhood and unexpected friendships + a man in Paris haunted by an old love = this debut spotlight. WE ARE THE BRENNANS by Tracey Lange An Indie Next pick! “An errant daughter returns to the fold of her Irish Catholic family in Lange’s accomplished […]
Author Spotlight: Rainbow Rowell (7/28/21)
New York Times best-selling author Rainbow Rowell has filled the world with brilliant adventures and addicting romances. In the epic conclusion to the Simon Snow trilogy, secrets are told, questions are answered, and ghosts are laid to rest. ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS Simon, Baz, Penelope, and Agatha are back in England, back to Watford, […]
Author Spotlight: B.A. Paris (7/20/21)
LibraryReads Hall of Famer, award-winning author, and master of psychological thrillers B.A. Paris returns with the story of an ill-fated housewarming party and a thrilling exploration of finding out who you can and cannot trust. Alice and Leo move to a new neighborhood only to discover that their house and their neighbors hold some deadly […]
Booklist Fall YA Announcements Webinar Recap (7/20/21)
In case you missed the YA titles we presented at today’s Booklist Fall Announcements Webinar, check out what all the excitement was about! ENOLA HOLMES AND THE BLACK BAROUCHE by Nancy Springer | 8/31/2021 | 9781250822956 | ages 13-18WILD TONGUES CAN’T BE TAMED: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora by Saraciea Fennell | 9/14/2021 | […]
Genre Friday: Sci Fi (7/16/21)
A robot giving people what they need + a glimpse into an unsettling future + the journey to save a disintegrating empire + an enchanting story of a girl making terrible mistakes = this sci fi round-up. A PSALM FOR THE WILD-BUILT by Becky Chambers 2 starred reviews, a LibraryReads pick, and an Indie Next […]
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