Want to add some fright to your book club with a poignant and terrifying supernatural thriller? Well, look no further! In THE SHADOWS, Alex North has written a haunting tale about the sacrifices parents make for–and keep from–their children. If you love discussing this one, make sure to check out Alex North’s first book THE […]
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HOW NOT TO DROWN IN A GLASS OF WATER Book Club Guide
In HOW NOT TO DROWN IN A GLASS OF WATER, Angie Cruz writes an emotional and inventive story about a woman in her mid-50s who has lost everything and finally has the chance to tell her true story and confront her darkest secrets and regrets. Angie Cruz’s first previous book, DOMINICANA, was a Good Morning […]
LAST CALL AT THE NIGHTINGALE: Discussion Guide, Cocktail Recipes, a Playlist, and more! (6/7/22)
Calling all book clubs! Whether you are looking for a new mystery series to start discussing, or maybe for some fun cocktail recipes, we have the perfect guide for you! Katharine Schellman’s LAST CALL AT THE NIGHTINGALE is the start to a captivating new Jazz age mystery series that beckons readers into a darkly glamorous […]
Women 2020: Under Cover and Changing the World (2/24/20)
This thrilling Women 2020 spotlight goes undercover with sorority girl-turned-CIA and FBI agent, Tracy Walder. Tracking terrorists and searching the world for weapons of mass destruction, she led and influenced women and changed the world. THE UNEXPECTED SPY: From the CIA to the FBI, My Secret Life Taking Down Some of the World’s Most Notorious […]
EXTRAORDINARY DOGS Discussion Guide
Calling all dog lovers! We have a discussion guide just for you (and the young folks in your life)! EXTRAORDINARY DOGS: Stories from Search and Rescue Dogs, Comfort Dogs, and Other Canine Heroes by Liz Stavrinides and John Schlimm is a beautiful photo book showcasing more than 50 heroic dogs, along with the police officers, […]
Happy #BookBday (1/10/17 Edition)
Oh what a lovely day for a #BookBday! LOTUS by Lijia Zhang This “compelling” (Publishers Weekly) debut novel follows a young Chinese woman as she defies her fate and escapes to the neon lights of Shenzhen and all it holds for her—be it love, danger, or destiny. “With expert pacing and description, Zhang vividly draws […]
Coming to a Screen Near You!
Keep an eye out for these book adaptations headed to the big and small screens: Movie Mania! SILENCE by Shusaku Endo This movie adaptation of Endo’s classic novel of enduring faith in dangerous times, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Andrew Garfield, Liam Neeson, and Adam Driver is “shaping up to be this year’s THE […]
Booklist “Best Bets for Book Clubs” Webinar Titles
What’s the best way to get your library’s book club talking? Read and recommend these discussion-worthy Macmillan titles that Talia presented at yesterday’s Booklist‘s “Best Bets for Book Clubs” collection development webinar: THE BOOK OF SPECULATION by Erika Swyler (download the guide) Tale of Shikanoko series by Lian Hearn (download the guide for all 4 […]
Your Next Book Club Pick Is…
Well, only you know what your library’s book club is reading next, but we will happily share these expert suggestions: The NEA Big Read recently expanded their selection to “offer a selection of books that is contemporary, diverse, and relevant to our times.” Their Macmillan picks are: CITIZEN: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine GILEAD […]
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