It’s the last day of ALA Annual 2015! Say hello/goodbye to us in the Macmillan (adult) booth #1009 and finish strong with today’s great events: Auditorium Speaker Series featuring Joshua Davis with Rick Jacobs and David Thomson – From Cover to Screen – Books to Movies 8:30-10:00am Moscone Convention Center | Esplanade 305 Joshua Davis […]
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Macmillan Library @ ALA Annual 2015 (Booth #1009)
We’re happy to leave our hearts in San Francisco with you fine librarians next month at ALA Annual! Stop by the Macmillan (adult) booth #1009 and attend all of the fabulous events on our schedule below (RSVP ASAP)! Friday, June 26 In-booth signing with Jane Cleland & Kelli Stanley 5:30-7:00pm Moscone Convention Center | Booth […]
Booklist’s Top 10 Women’s Fiction
Booklist recently announced their Top 10 Women’s Fiction picks (from March 2014-2015) and three books from Macmillan made the list! FIRST FROST by Sarah Addison Allen A January 2015 LibraryReads pick! Two sisters have special gifts—the food Claire cooks that can mend a broken heart and the hairstyles Sydney creates that can spark true love […]
Three Stars for Bill Loehfelm’s DOING THE DEVIL’S WORK
“As he’s shown in the earlier installments in this series, Loehfelm has a real feel for capturing the nearly impenetrable culture of the NOPD; Coughlin needs all the help she can get to avoid becoming the fall guy in a case no one wants to touch, but whom can she trust? As impressive as his […]
Two Stars for A PLEASURE AND A CALLING
Our librarian pal Robin Beerbower applauded our comparison of Phil Hogan’s totally creep-fabulous A PLEASURE AND A CALLING to Patricia Highsmith’s THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY… And now both Publishers Weekly and Booklist gave it starred reviews… My dear librarians, don’t miss the boat on this two-starred gem! “British writer Hogan’s fourth novel is a gripping […]
Super Sci-Fi/Fantasy!
Booklist recently announced their Best SF/Fantasy/Horror picks for 2014 and surprise, surprise, Macmillan made the list:
THE BONE SEASON by Samantha Shannon
The first in a series of seven novels, in which we find ourselves in a totalitarian state in England around 2059, is a dazzlingly brainy, witty, and bewitching tale of courage and freedom.
THE KRAKEN PROJECT by Douglas Preston
The Kraken Project is a NASA initiative to send a probe to Titan, a large moon of Saturn; the author sells his premise by sheer force of will and with compelling characters and persuasive storytelling.
ON THE RAZOR'S EDGE by Michael Flynn
This magnificent and satisfyingly open-ended conclusion to the tale of the civil war between the Shadows of the Names is a beautifully told story with colorful characters out of the epic tradition.
What's that you say? You've read these and want even MORE sci-fi/fantasy? Your wish is our command!
THE TIME TRAVELER'S ALMANAC by Ann VanderMeer and Jeff VanderMeer
On the heels of the World Fantasy Award–winning THE WEIRD, the next genre-defining anthology from Ann and Jeff VanderMeer explores the popular world of time travel fiction. “The VanderMeers' latest giant anthology does the genre a great service, reaching back through that history for classics as well as newer pieces readers might have missed.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
THE REVOLUTIONS by Felix Gilman
Gilman pens a sweeping stand-alone tale of Victorian science fiction, arcane exploration, and planetary romance. “Gilman pulls one surprise after another out of his hat, winking slyly as he does so, and floods of action never let readers come up for air. A remarkable, hugely enjoyable performance.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
MY REAL CHILDREN by Jo Walton
Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author Walton delivers a powerful tale of one woman who lived two lives, each with their own loves and losses. “Walton is a beautiful writer... The subtle nature of the 'what if?' could make this book a hit with literary fiction fans who enjoyed Kate Atkinson's LIFE AFTER LIFE.” — Library Journal
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Booklist “Pulse Pounder” Mystery webinar titles
On Tuesday, Talia “the terror” Sherer presented her favorite new mysteries as part of Booklist’s “Mysteries and Thrillers: Pulse Pounding Picks for your Patrons” webinar:
A DARK AND TWISTED TIDE by Sharon Bolton
In the latest Lacey Flint mystery, the detective—now part of the marine police—finds a shrouded body in the river. And that's just the first one... “Just as readers think they know the killer's identity, there is another shocking twist in this...gripping tale by a master of the genre.” — Library Journal
THAT NIGHT by Chevy Stevens
A woman who was wrongly convicted of her sister's murder and served time in prison must risk everything to find out the truth and clear her name. “Stevens has crafted yet another suspenseful thriller with this tale of heartbreak, the cruelties of fate, and redemption... A compelling, exceptional read.” — Library Journal, starred review
THE DEAD WILL TELL by Linda Castillo
In Castillo’s latest Kate Burkholder mystery, the Amish town of Painter’s Mill is plagued by a series of murders made to look like suicides. “Castillo effectively combines an airtight plot with a revealingly complex look at what can happen when a fissure develops along the fault line separating an insular community from the secular world. Castillo shows again why the phrase 'gritty Amish mystery' is no oxymoron.” — Booklist
INVISIBLE CITY by Julia Dahl
In Dahl's “impressive”* debut, young journalist Rebekah Roberts finds herself drawn into her mother's tight-knit world when she's assigned to cover the murder of an Hasidic Jew. “Dahl’s convincing dialogue and perfect pacing make for a real page-turner. And her storytelling skills illuminate the intriguing worlds of the tabloid press, Hasidism, the NYPD, and Brooklyn’s 20-somethings—as well as the fragile boundaries of family, religion, and life itself.” — *Publishers Weekly, starred review
BONE DUST WHITE by Karin Salvalaggio
When a young woman witnesses the murder of her mother who had abandoned her as a child, eight month pregnant Detective Macy Greeley must solve the case and stop a killer. “This complicated, peel-away-layers debut procedural intoxicates from the opening page and has word-of-mouth selling power.” — Library Journal, starred review & Debut of the Month for April
THE LONG WAY HOME by Louise Penny
In the new book in the New York Times bestselling Chief Inspector Gamache series, the former Chief Inspector of Homicide is happily retired in Three Pines, but must help his friend Clara Morrow find her estranged husband, Peter. While it's not available yet, the great Gamache re-read is happening now to hold fans over. [...]
Sign Up Now: Thrilling Mysteries Booklist Webinar
Who better to talk about murder and mystery than Talia "the terror" Sherer?
She'll be sharing her favorite forthcoming mysteries at Booklist's "Thrilling Mysteries" webinar on Tuesday, April 29th at 1pm Central. It's going to be killer.
Click here to RSVP. See you there!
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Best Books of 2013!
We've had an amazing year in books and are thrilled to be represented on so many Best of 2013 lists. Here's a look at the highlights:
BOOKLIST
Arts & Literature
IN THE BODY OF THE WORLD by Eve Ensler
Biography
JACK LONDON by Earle Labor
Health & Medicine
IN THE KINGDOM OF THE SICK by Laurie Edwards
History
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE by David Finkel
Social Sciences
EBONY AND IVY by Craig Steven Wilder
GOSPEL OF FREEDOM by Jonathan Rieder
HOPE AGAINST HOPE by Sarah Carr
IN THE NAME OF GOD by Cameron Stauth
THE UNWINDING by George Packer
Adult Books for Young Adults
A CHANCE TO WIN by Jonathan Schuppe
THE GAMAL by Ciarán Collins
Books for Youth
ELEANOR & PARK by Rainbow Rowell
IF YOU FIND ME by Emily Murdoch
Audio for Adults
HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN by Louise Penny
KIRKUS REVIEWS
Best Fiction
LOOKAWAY, LOOKAWAY by Wilton Barnhardt
BOX OFFICE POISON by Phillipa Bornikova
GHOSTS OF BUNGO SUIDO by P.T. Deutermann
MIDNIGHT by Kevin Egan
JEEVES AND THE WEDDING BELLS by Sebastian Faulks
HAVISHAM by Ronald Frame
TRANSCENDENTAL by James Gunn
GOOD PEOPLE by Ewart Hutton
SOMEONE by Alice McDermott
THE NIGHT GUEST by Fiona McFarlane
SOMETHING MORE THAN NIGHT by Ian Tregillis
THE LAND ACROSS by Gene Wolfe
QUEEN VICTORIA’S BOOK OF SPELLS by Ellen Datlow
Best Teen
ELEANOR & PARK by Rainbow Rowell
Best Nonfiction
THE GUNS AT LAST LIGHT by Rick Atkinson
REPORT FROM THE INTERIOR by Paul Auster
SHOUTING WON'T HELP by Katherine Bouton
MORTAL SINS by Michael D'Antonio
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE by David Finkel
THE SEARCHERS by Glenn Frankel
THE GREAT DISSENT by Thomas Healy
THE BOOK OF MY LIVES by Aleksandar Hemon
THE BROTHERS by Stephen Kinzer
A FORT OF NINE TOWERS by Qais Akbar Omar
THE UNWINDING by George Packer
MEN WE REAPED by Jesmyn Ward
EBONY AND IVY by Craig Steven Wilder
LIBRARY JOURNAL
Top 10 Best Books of 2013
THE SEARCHERS by Glenn Frankel
More of the Best
JACK LONDON by Earle Labor
OWNING THE EARTH by Andro Linklater
Best Books 2013: Memoir
HER by Christa Parravani
Best Books 2013: Consumer Health
MIDLIFE EATING DISORDERS by Cynthia M. Bulik
Best Books 2013: Sci-Tech
BUG MUSIC by David Rothenberg
Best Books 2013: Audio
LOOKAWAY, LOOKAWAY by Wilton Barnhardt
HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN by Louise Penny
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Top 10 Best Books of 2013
MEN WE REAPED by Jesmyn Ward
Best Fiction
PERCIVAL EVERETT BY VIRGINIA RUSSELL by Virgil Russell
SOMEONE by Alice McDermott
Best Mystery
HOUR OF THE RED GOD by Richard Crompton
HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN by Louise Penny
ENIGMA OF CHINA by Qiu Xiaolong
Best Poetry
METAPHYSICAL DOG by Frank Bidart
INCARNADINE by Mary Szybist
Best SF/Fantasy/Horror
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SCIENCE FICTION, edited by David G. Hartwell and Patrick Nielsen Hayden
VICIOUS by V.E. Schwab
Best Comics
THE PROPERTY by Rutu Modan
Best Nonfiction
MEN WE REAPED by Jesmyn Ward
MORTAL SINS by Michael D'Antonio
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE by David Finkel
FORTY-ONE FALSE STARTS by Janet Malcolm
SCARCITY by Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir
THE UNWINDING by George Packer
Best Children's Fiction
ELEANOR & PARK by Rainbow Rowell
Best Religion
MY BRIGHT ABYSS by Christian Wiman
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Best Fiction
ELEANOR & PARK by Rainbow Rowell
FANGIRL by Rainbow Rowell
And here are all of our LibraryReads’ selections from 2013:
September list
#1: FANGIRL by Rainbow Rowell
#2: HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN by Louise Penny
November list
#2: THROUGH THE EVIL DAYS by Julia Spencer-Fleming
#8: THE RAVEN'S EYE by Barry Maitland
December list
#7: DANGEROUS WOMEN, edited by George R.R. Martin & Gardner Dozois
#9: THE TRIP TO ECHO SPRING by Olivia Laing
While it's not technically a "Best of 2013" list, NPR's Book Concierge is definitely a collection of favorites throughout the year.
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Our Mysteries from the Booklist “Red Hot Crime” Webinar
Who better to talk about murder and mystery than Talia? Yesterday she shared her favorite forthcoming mysteries of Fall 2013 and Winter 2014 in Booklist's "Red Hot Crime" webinar:
THROUGH THE EVIL DAYS by Julia Spencer-Fleming (9780312606848)
THE RAVEN'S EYE by Barry Maitland (9781250028969)
JEEVES AND THE WEDDING BELLS by Sebastian Faulks (9781250047595)
AN OLD BETRAYAL by Charles Finch (9781250011619)
ONCE UPON A LIE by Maggie Barbieri (9781250011671)
THE ORPHAN CHOIR by Sophie Hannah (9781250041029)
SNOWBLIND by Christopher Golden (9781250015310)
THE HEADMASTER'S WIFE by Thomas Christopher Greene (9781250038944)
REVENANT OF THRAXTON HALL by Vaughn Entwistle (9781250035004)
APPLE TREE YARD by Louise Doughty (9780374105679)
BAD WOLF by Nele Neuhaus (9781250043993)
THE INNOCENT SLEEP by Karen Perry (9780805098723)
THE CAIRO AFFAIR by Olen Steinhauer (9781250036131)
DESTROYER ANGEL by Nevada Barr (9780312614584)
RUNNER by Patrick Lee (9781250030733)
NOTORIOUS by Allison Brennan (9781250035059)
DOING HARM by Kelly Parsons (9781250033475)
WHERE MONSTERS DWELL by Jørgen Brekke (9781250016805)
PRECIOUS THING by Colette McBeth (9781250041197)
View or download the full deck of presentation slides from this webinar at BooklistOnline.com! We will post a link to the archived webinar when it becomes available.
UPDATE (11/4): Booklist archived the webinar on their site and it's now available to view. Enjoy!
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