Today’s debut spotlight includes seven women trying to solve the murder of the man that connects them, a Filipino chauffeur’s meditation on regret as he nears the end of his life, a psychological novel pitched against the backdrop of a life-changing summer in the Greek isles, a time-traveling ringmaster devoted to protecting her magical misfits, […]
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The Debut Review: THE GIRLS OF SUMMER by Katie Bishop
With a dual timeline taking place over the course of one life-changing summer and over a decade later, Katie Bishop’s powerful and unsettling debut, THE GIRLS OF SUMMER, will have readers hooked with its intense atmosphere and electric storytelling. It’s been fifteen years since Rachel was seventeen and spent her summer partying, swimming, and falling […]
The Debut Review + Book Club Resource: WEYWARD (1/17/23)
If you haven’t fallen under the spell of Emilia Hart’s immersive and addictive WEYWARD, wait no longer. Weaving together the tales of three extraordinary women, set in 1619, 1942, and 2019, Emilia Hart’s debut is remarkably fresh and of the moment as it explores feminist themes through the lens of witchcraft with a hint of […]
Debut Spotlight (1/3/23)
If your New Year’s resolution was to read more debuts, you’re in luck! Today we are spotlighting an immersive tale inspired by a true story, a heartwarming journey of one family rewriting their history, a woman looking for love amidst a new American civil war, a contemporary Black southern Gothic set in the age of […]
2023 William C. Morris Finalist – WAKE THE BONES
We’re thrilled to share that WAKE THE BONES by Elizabeth Kilcoyne is a finalist for the 2023 William C. Morris Debut Award! WAKE THE BONES by Elizabeth KilcoyneA dark horror fantasy about Laurel Early, a young woman who drops out of her first year of college to return to the rural Kentucky farm she grew […]
Debut Spotlight (12/1/22)
Dig into some upcoming debuts (available to download now!), including a boy’s quest to save his city and his mother, a lonely immortal artist who finds her life upended by a gifted child, a wife seeking the truth about her husband and their marriage, three Vietnamese siblings marked by war and loss, and three women […]
Debut Spotlight (11/1/22)
Today we’re spotlighting two first-time authors bringing coming-of-age debuts that portray complex female protagonists making their way into adulthood. MAAME by Jessica George Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by December 1st. “The work’s ample magnetism resides in the savvy portrayal of Maddie’s as a complicated, sharp, and vulnerable person who […]
Booklist Debut Authors Webinar Recap (11/1/22)
A huge thanks to everyone who attended today’s Booklist Debut Authors Webinar! In case you missed it, you can watch the archived video know more, and check out all the titles we talked about below: PLEASE REPORT YOUR BUG HERE by Josh Riedel | 9781250813794 | 1/17/2023MAAME by Jessica George | 9781250282521 | 1/31/2023THE SPITE […]
The Debut Review: PLEASE REPORT YOUR BUG HERE (10/19/22)
PLEASE REPORT YOUR BUG HERE by Josh Riedel97812508137941/17/23Henry Holt and Co. E-galley available on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by December 1st. For sci-fi fans, tech fans, and those who love a coming-of-age story, Josh Riedel has written a smart and timely debut about human connection, finding purpose, and staying true to yourself. Ethan […]
Minotaur Books Writing Competitions
Minotaur Books is looking for debut authors! The adult crime fiction imprint is proud to co-sponsor two debut novel competitions. The winner of each will receive a paid contract and become a published author. We’re asking for your help to enable us to reach as many aspiring crime fiction authors as possible. Does your library […]
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