May brought us some fascinating SFF reads, from a plague doctor and killer mermaid on the run, to a space opera complete with aliens, to pirates on an Arctic island, to a demon come back to life. THE SALT GROWS HEAVY BY CASSANDRA KHAW An Indie Next pick! 2 starred reviews! “With this brilliantly constructed […]
Tag: dark fantasy
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 […]
2023 Summer Scares Picks (2/15/23)
For five years now, the Horror Writers Association has shared an annual Summer Scares reading list, which includes a selection of titles chosen by authors and librarians. This list is designed to promote Horror as an accessible and enticing genre for readers of all ages and at any time of year. Yesterday’s picks included two […]
Debut Spotlight (3/2/22)
March is filled with several outstanding debuts, including an unflinching love letter to Flint, Michigan and the resilience of its people, a mystery set in a lush fantasy world, and a love story where two young adults navigate familial and racial dynamics to achieve the future they want. CHEVY IN THE HOLE by Kelsey Ronan […]
Day’s YA: ALL OF US VILLAINS
ALL OF US VILLAINS by Amanda Foody & Christine Lynn Herman9781250789259Coming 11.9.21 from Tor TeenRequest an E-galley on Edelweiss or NetGalley Hello Readers!! ALL OF US VILLAINS is the start of a deliciously bloody new duology and the blockbuster collaboration of Amanda Foody, the devious mind behind The Shadow Game and Wilderlore series, and Christine […]
Four for NINTH HOUSE!
Leigh Bardugo’s adult debut, NINTH HOUSE–a mesmerizing tale of power, privilege, and dark magic–now has FOUR starred reviews! “Fantasy readers, particularly those who love ghosts, will hungrily devour this novel.“–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Demand alone would necessitate purchasing multiple copies in all formats, but this is genuinely terrific. The worldbuilding is rock solid, the plot […]
Day’s YA – WICKED SAINTS
Happy Friday, YA pals! My latest pick is a dark, gothic-inspired fantasy that had me hooked from the first chapter. WICKED SAINTS by Emily A. Duncan9781250195661Available April 2, 2019 from Wednesday BooksAges 13 to 18 “My name is Nadezhda Lapteva, she thought. I am from the monastery in the Baikkle Mountains. I am a cleric […]
See You @ ALA Midwinter 2019 (Macmillan Library booth #810)
Only a couple weeks left until ALA Midwinter! Make sure to come by our booth #810 and some of our many events to meet our great authors! Daily doings: Friday, January 25: Opening Session with Melinda Gates (THE MOMENT OF LIFT)Fri 1/25 | 4:00-5:15 PMWashington State Convention Center Ballroom 6A-BAdd to your schedule. In-booth signing […]
ALA Midwinter 2019 (Macmillan Library booth #810)
Coffee, rain, glass-blowing, and grunge… Can Seattle really be summed up that easily? Well… We can’t wait to find out in January during ALA Midwinter! Daily doings: Friday, January 25: Opening Session with Melinda Gates (THE MOMENT OF LIFT) Fri 1/25 | 4:00-5:15 PM Washington State Convention Center Ballroom 6A-B Add to your schedule. In-booth […]
Friday Reads: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Our #FridayReads are outta-this-world new sci-fi & fantasy titles, all on library shelves now! BORNE by Jeff VanderMeer One of Publishers Weekly‘s Best Books of Summer 2017 and Buzzfeed’s “Incredible New Books You Need To Read This Spring” with THREE starred reviews! “VanderMeer, author of the acclaimed Southern Reach trilogy, has made a career out […]
