From teens finding first love to adults falling for the people right under their noses, these romances are sure to bring all the sparks and feels! FRIENDS DON’T FALL IN LOVE BY ERIN HAHN Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by September 1st. Lorelai and Craig have been musicians and best […]
Tag: coming of age
June Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror (6/30/23)
If you are a sci-fi, fantasy, or horror reader, June was your lucky month! We adventured with a time-traveling ring master, a woman taking on a murderous persona, a young girl hiding her thirst for blood, and a land laid waste by failed AI. MAEVE FLY BY CJ LEEDE An Indie Next pick! “This is […]
YA Spotlight (5/15/23)
Today we’re spotlighting two excellent teen reads: a heartwarming romance about a high school senior torn between baking and academics, and an emotional and raw story of a young man managing grief after the loss of his best friend. RUBI RAMOS’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS BY JESSICA PARRA “Propulsive chapters, plenty of high-stakes tension, and candid […]
Genre Friday: Romance (5/12/23)
We’re diving into romance featuring complex relationships this Genre Friday–whether you’re looking for a sweeping, long-game love story, a steamy new couple to root for, or a woman trying to take revenge on royalty, you’ll find something here! THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY BY CHARLOTTE RIXON Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes […]
Sneak Peek: May 2023 Indie Next List
The May 2023 Indie Next List includes FOUR Macmillan titles! IN THE LIVES OF PUPPETS BY TJ KLUNE9781250217448 | 4/25/23 “Readers who loved Klune’s (UNDER THE WHISPERING DOOR) previous works will find plenty of the author’s trademark charm, heart, and bittersweetness, while those looking for more hopeful robot stories, like A PSALM FOR THE WILD-BUILT […]
Armchair Travel: The Mediterranean (4/4/23)
We’re all ready for some warmer weather but even if it’s still snowing where you are, these three novels will give you a little taste of summery climates! 24 HOURS IN ITALY BY ROMI MOONDI Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due June 1st. “[Jake and Mira’s] ensuing adventure across the gorgeous […]
PW’s Best Books to Read This Summer (3/29/23)
Publishers Weekly is calling these the best books of the summer! STAFF PICKS GONE TO THE WOLVES BY JOHN WRAY Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by April 1st. 2 starred reviews! “Wray writes about music with the enthusiasm of a fan and the precision of a critic, packing the pages […]
Horror Spotlight (3/23/23)
These terrifying tales will have you on the edge of your seat. Here you’ll find an insomniac trying to survive in an apocalyptic world where sleep means death, and a complex coming-of-age story featuring a daughter trying to break free from her abusive mother, who just so happens to be a vampire. THE EDGE OF […]
YA Spotlight (3/14/23)
A heartwarming story of a quirky girl learning to find hope after losing a loved one and another of a college student coming to terms with doing the right thing will keep you turning the pages! THE RENAISSANCE OF GWEN HATHAWAY BY ASHLEY SCHUMACHER “Madeline and Arthur are irresistible romantic leads; their burgeoning feelings for […]
2022 Nebula Award Finalists (3/8/23)
We have a whopping TEN titles on the 2022 Nebula Award Finalists list! NOVELS NETTLE & BONE BY T. KINGFISHER 3 starred reviews! “The plot snaps along as quickly as a good joke, and beneath the whimsy, there’s an underlying sympathy and sincerity that enables Kingfisher to handle tricky issues like domestic violence with great […]