For day two of Minotaur Debut Week, we have the pleasure of introducing an Emmy Award-winning reporter writing an entertaining murder mystery about a local TV reporter who is racing to investigate a death at a radio station. Christina Estes is a longtime library lover, and shares her favorite experiences with her library card and […]
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Minotaur Debut Week: Jenny Hollander (9/11/23)
Ready for more thrills, more suspense, and more fun? Welcome to Minotaur Debut Week! Each day for the next week, we will be spotlighting one mystery debut author with forthcoming books that are ready to kill. We are kicking off Minotaur Debut Week with EVERYONE WHO CAN FORGIVE ME IS DEAD by Jenny Hollander, a […]

Reading Recommendation: LOVE INTEREST
Looking for a sweet and exciting read for the end of summer? This charming, workplace rom-com is sure to be just what you’ve been wishing for! In this sparkling debut, Casey and Alex must work together to ensure the future of their company, while navigating the complex and growing feelings that they have towards one […]

The Debut Review: HERE IN THE DARK
Alexis Soloski’s debut HERE IN THE DARK is a clever, twisty, and completely unique suspense told through the lens of a New York City theater critique, set in the early 2000s. Vivian Parry’s life revolves around the theater. She counts the hours between the closing of one curtain and the opening of the next. A […]

Review: LOVE INTEREST
LOVE INTEREST by Clare Gilmore978125088054310/10/23St. Martin’s Griffin Casey Maitland, a financial analyst for Little Cooper Publications, is armed with constant anxiety, an endless list of allergies, and the exceptional inability to hide her emotions. Much to the surprise of everyone around her, Casey’s job of crunching numbers and pleasing corporate executives is exactly what she […]

Book Club Recommendations (7/27/23)
Wondering what to read next with your book club? Check out these recommendations filled with complicated family dynamics, the power of memory and loss, long-held secrets, and more intriguing topics for discussion! know more for more book club news, resources, sweepstakes, and more. THE HOUSE OF DOORS BY TAN TWAN ENG Available for download on […]

The Debut Review: AMAZING GRACE ADAMS (7/18/23)
Fran Littlewood’s debut AMAZING GRACE ADAMS is filled with joy, grief, love, and a woman pushed to the brink as she attempts to find herself once again. If you enjoyed any of these these read-alikes and watch-alikes, you’ll want to dive into this beautiful portrait filled with raw emotions and all that the human heart […]

Debut Spotlight (7/5/23)
We’re kicking off July with debuts! Dive in with a WWII story as one girl journeys to discover the truth of her history and family, and a swoony co-workers rom-com overflowing with flirty banter and late night meetings. THE PORCELAIN MAKER by Sarah Freethy Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by […]

Debut Spotlight (6/5/23)
We’re celebrating this summer sunshine by stacking our TBR with exciting debuts. Check out this list with a little something for every reader, from family sagas and horror to romances and social critiques. AMAZING GRACE ADAMS by Fran Littlewood Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by August 1st. “Littlewood easily captures […]

The Debut Review: DID YOU HEAR ABOUT KITTY KARR? (3/14/23)
In DID YOU HEAR ABOUT KITTY KARR?, debut author Crystal Smith Paul has written an intoxicating and glamorous novel that incorporates significant moments from history and highlights ongoing social issues, set against a sweeping Hollywood backdrop filled with celebrity and fame. Today we are joined by Crystal Smith Paul with a video to librarians as […]