Hello, YA librarians! Check out our latest & greatest YA titles from the past two months, then join us on Twitter today at 2:30pm EST for Early Word YA Galley Chat (#ewgcya) and tell us what you’ve been reading & loving! YOU’D BE MINE by Erin Hahn9781250192882Ages 14 to 18 Annie Mathers is America’s sweetheart […]
Tag: debut
It’s #PubDay! (5/21/19)
Fantasy, coming-of-age, and a PW Best Book of the Summer–pick your poison! AN ILLUSION OF THIEVES by Cate Glass “A combination of political intrigue, deceit, and forbidden talents imbues this adventurous series-starter that ends with hints of another caper to come with a Mission Impossible vibe.”–Booklist, starred review THE SCENT KEEPER by Erica Bauermeister Watch […]
Stars on stars on stars on stars on stars on stars (5/17/19)
Stars on stars on stars on stars for your #FridayReads! THE HISTORY OF LIVING FOREVER by Jake Wolff “The epic sweep and sly humor in the midst of enormous anguish will remind readers of Michael Chabon’s work as they relish this heady exploration of grief, alchemy, and love.“–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Wolff’s wild, hilarious, and […]
Sarah Gailey’s MAGIC FOR LIARS is a June 2019 LibraryReads Pick!
The votes are counted and the list is out, and we’re happy to announce that Sarah Gailey’s MAGIC FOR LIARS is a June 2019 LibraryReads pick! MAGIC FOR LIARS by Sarah Gailey A June Indie Next Pick + 2 starred reviews! “There’s something for almost all readers here: family drama, romance, high-school gossip, fantasy-world building. […]
Happy #PubDay! (5/14/19)
A LibraryReads-winning rom-com + a speculative debut + an Indie Next Pick + a cinematic Reconstruction-era drama + a thriller/SF mash-up = a very merry #PubDay celebration! RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston PW Best Book of the Summer + May LibraryReads Pick + Three starred reviews + June Indie Next Pick! “The […]
Summer/Fall 2019 Indies Introduce Debut Picks + Reading Groups Preview Summer 2019
The American Booksellers Association’s Summer/Fall 2019 Indies Introduce Adult Debut picks, honoring the top upcoming debuts (publishing between June and November 2019), include IN WEST MILLS! IN WEST MILLS by De’Shawn Charles Winslow PW Best Book of the Summer + Library Journal Editors’ Pick & Best Debut + Two starred reviews! “Winslow’s heroine isn’t easy […]
Happy #PubDay! (5/7/19)
Happy #bookbirthday to an Indie Next Pick, a LibraryReads Hall-of-Famer, and a Library Journal Best Debut! THE GUEST BOOK by Sarah Blake #1 May Indie Next Pick + Two starred reviews! “This novel sets out to be more than a juicy family saga—it aims to depict the moral evolution of a part of American society. […]
SAVE ME FROM DANGEROUS MEN is a Booklist Top 10 Crime Debut!
Our favorite (retired-but-not-quite) Booklis-ter, Bill Ott, put together the Year’s Best Crime Novels for 2019, and S.A. Lelchuk’s SAVE ME FROM DANGEROUS MEN made the Top 10 Debuts list! Nikki Griffin isn’t your typical private investigator. In her office above her bookstore’s shelves and stacks, where she luxuriates in books and the comfort they provide, […]
Day’s YA – AGAIN, BUT BETTER
TGIF, YA pals! Let’s end this week with a dash of international adventure, a pinch of flirtatious eye contact, and just a little bit of magic. AGAIN, BUT BETTER by Christine Riccio9781250299253Ages 12 to 18Available May 7, 2019 from Wednesday Books Shane is pre-med and in desperate need of change. A semester abroad in London […]
Adult Books for Teens
Booklist and School Library Journal have deemed these adult books to be perfect for teens . . . and we agree! HOTBOX: Inside Catering, the Food World’s Riskiest Business by Matt Lee and Ted LeeThe beloved Lee Brothers take on the competitive and wild world of high-end catering, exposing the secrets of the food business […]
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