Hello genre readers! Let’s add a little love to our lives! Rom-coms are the perfect blend of heart and humor, and today’s Genre For All round-up features several forthcoming romantic comedies that are just the pick-me-up you may need. THE WRONG MR. DARCY by Evelyn Lozada with Holly Lörincz Pride and Prejudice meets basketball + […]
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A Letter to Librarians from S.A. Cosby
S.A. Cosby’s BLACKTOP WASTELAND is a gritty, voice-driven thriller about a former getaway driver who thought he had escaped the criminal life who is pulled back in by race, poverty, and his own former life of crime. Like Ocean’s Eleven meets Drive (but with a mostly black cast of characters), BLACKTOP WASTELAND is a searing, […]
Book Buzzes with ALMA (4/14/20)
All your favorite library marketers have teamed up to bring you Bite-Sized Book Buzzes, straight to your screens. This week features Amanda talking about Raven Leilani’s powerful and poignant debut, LUSTER, while Anthony from Tor raved about TJ Klune’s HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA. LUSTER by Raven LeilaniISBN 9780374194321On sale August 4, 2020 Sharp, comic, […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (3/18/20)
A thoroughly researched case for abolishing the Electoral College and an intimate story collection of America’s immigrants–both in this nonfiction round-up. LET THE PEOPLE PICK THE PRESIDENT: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College by Jesse Wegman “Wegman (member, New York Times editorial board) explores arguments for abolishing the Electoral College, therefore enabling the election […]
Booklist’s Core Collection: Immigrant and Refugee Writers
Booklist highlights immigrant and refugee writers who have come to the U.S. in their recent Core Collection roundup, including these two Macmillan titles: SHE WOULD BE KING by Wayétu Moore SHE WOULD BE KING is a spectacular blend of history and magical realism that follows three extraordinary characters: in the West African village of Lai, […]
Library Journal Editors’ Spring Picks 2020
Now that Spring is basically right around the corner, check out what forthcoming books the Library Journal editors are excited about in their Editors’ Spring Picks 2020! CATRACHOS: Poems by Roy G. Guzmán A name for the people of Honduras, Catrachos is a term of solidarity and resilience. In these unflinching, riveting poems, Roy G. […]
See You @ ALA Midwinter 2020 (Macmillan Library booth #1240)
Liberty Bells, cheesesteaks, and…great books! Come by our booth #1240 during ALA Midwinter this January for giveaways, authors, and more! Saturday January 25 AMA with Macmillan CEO John Sargent8:30am-10:00amPennsylvania Convention Center, Room 108-BMacmillan CEO John Sargent will discuss and answer questions about the company’s eBook policy during this informal session. Light refreshments will be served.Add […]
DOMINICANA Is the Inaugural GMA Book Club Pick
Angie Cruz’s DOMINICANA is the Good Morning America Cover to Cover Book Club’s inaugural pick! The pick was announced this morning on GMA with a special appearance by the author and an audience giveaway. Next, tune in on October 29th, when Angie Cruz will be a guest on the show to discuss the novel with […]
Sneak Peek: September 2019 Indie Next List
The September 2019 Indie Next List features FIVE Macmillan titles! GIDEON THE NINTH by Tamsyn Muir 4 starred reviews + a Library Journal Best Debut of the Summer! “This extraordinary opening salvo will leave readers dying to know what happens next.“–Booklist, starred review “From the mad science joys of necromantic theory to the deliciously ever-evolving […]
#PubDay (6/18/19)
An apocalyptic satire and an exploration of black women’s relationships to their hair are today’s #bookbirthday celebrants! FKA USA by Reed King A July 2019 Indie Next Pick! “Readers who like their apocalyptic fiction with a hearty serving of weird will want to jump on board for this wild ride.”–Booklist, starred review HOT COMB by […]