Booklist’s eighth annual Mystery Month starts with a bang in May—prepare your alibi by attending this killer webinar of forthcoming mysteries, thrillers, and espionage novels for adult readers on Thursday, April 26 at 1pm Central! Anne “sweet teeth” Spieth will be sharing the best new mysteries from Macmillan and we hear that Booklist moderator Annie […]
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April 2018 All-Stars
These books are swimming in stars—make sure to add them to your shelves ASAP! WITCHMARK by C.L. Polk “Polk’s stellar debut, set in an alternate early 20th century in an England-like land recovering from a WWI-like war, blends taut mystery, exciting political intrigue, and inventive fantasy . . . The final revelations are impossible to […]
Sneak Peek: May 2018 Indie Next List
Four Macmillan titles made the May 2018 Indie Next List! A LUCKY MAN by Jamel Brinkley – the #1 pick! “It’s difficult to single out any story as most outstanding since they are each distinguished by Brinkley’s lyrical invention, precise descriptions of both emotional and physical terrain, and a prevailing compassion toward people as bemused […]
PLA 2018 – Thursday Events
Good morning, Philly! We look forward to seeing your smiling faces at the events below and in the Macmillan Adult booth #1607! LibraryReads / AAP “Best in Debut Authors” Panel 10:45-11:45am Pennsylvania Convention Center | Nutter Theatre Room 114 Co-hosted by LibraryReads and the AAP Trade Libraries Committee, this panel will feature five new authors.Unfortunately Amber Rae was […]
Booklist’s Rogue Book-Group Choices
Booklist hosted a live event with librarian book-group experts to talk about what makes a good selection, how to pick something unexpected for your group without causing a mass exodus, and lots and lots of suggestions for when you want to take your book group rogue. Check out their Macmillan recommendations: BINTI by Nnedi Okorafor […]
Booklist Spring 2018 YA Webinar
Today Emily Day (Of “Day’s YA” fame) highlighted her favorite upcoming teen titles during Booklist’s Spring 2018 YA Announcements webinar (twitter hashtag #SpringYABooks). For those who weren’t able to listen in, here’s what she discussed: Highlighted Titles from Winter / Spring 2018: THE HAZEL WOOD by Melissa Albert | Available now | ISBN: 9781250147905 | Hardcover […]
Sign Up Now: Booklist Spring 2018 YA Webinar
Calling all Young Adult & Teen Services librarians! Sign up now for Booklist‘s Spring 2018 YA Announcements webinar on Tuesday, March 6 at 1:00pm Central. Emily Day (of “Day’s YA” fame!) will give you a sneak peek of the best forthcoming titles from Flatiron YA and Wednesday Books. Click here to RSVP. See you there! […]
All-in-One “Best Books of 2017”
drumroll please For your collection development joy, here are all of our “Best Books of 2017” lists in one place! Publishers Weekly Kirkus Reviews Fiction, Nonfiction, Teen Library Journal Best Books of 2017 & Notable Books of 2017 School Library Journal‘s Best Adult Books 4 Teens Booklist Editors’ Choice 2017 New York Times Book Review […]
Booklist’s 2017 Editors’ Choice Picks
Over at Booklist, the Adult Books editors selected the following titles as representative of the year’s outstanding books for public library collections, including 13 Macmillan titles: Booklist Editors’ Choice: Adult Books, 2017 (full list) Fiction 4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster FRESH COMPLAINT by Jeffrey Eugenides MARLENA by Julie Buntin THE NINTH HOUR by […]
Booklist’s Best Debuts of 2017
Booklist‘s Top 10 First Novels of 2017 list includes two of our favorite debuts: GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel Khong Rachel returns home to help her mother care for her father as he struggles with dementia in Khong’s tender, deadpan-funny, and affecting drama about memory, self, and caregiving. THE RESURRECTION OF JOAN ASHBY by Cherise Wolas […]
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