We’ve got a lot of amazing debuts on the way, so here are a few that we loved and can’t wait to share! AMANDA’S PICK: THE POET EMPRESS BY SHEN TAO In the waning years of the Azalea Dynasty, as the emperor is dying, the land consumed by famine, and poetry magic lost to all […]
Tag: domestic thriller
August 2025 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and AUTOMATIC NOODLE by Annalee Newitz, THE LOCKED WARD by Sarah Pekkanen, and LUCKY DAY by Chuck Tingle are LibraryReads picks for August 2025! PLUS, T. Kingfisher (HEMLOCK & SILVER), Mazey Eddings (WELL, ACTUALLY), and Stacy Willingham (FORGET ME NOT) are in the Hall of Fame, and ROPE by Tim Queeney is […]
For Your Consideration: July 2025 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite July titles for the July 2025 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE JUNE 1ST! GIRL IN THE CREEK by Wendy N. Wagner | 9781250908643 | 7/15/25 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “A tightly written master class in horror, this is a short, well-paced novel where every detail matters… Wagner’s (THE […]
Summer Reads in Winter Staff Picks (2/27/25)
If you’re dreaming about the end of winter, pick up these books to transport you to the heat of summertime! EMILY’S PICK: HIGH SEASON BY KATIE BISHOP To me, the perfect summer read has a juicy plot, a warm setting, and compelling characters, and HIGH SEASON fits the bill perfectly. Twenty years ago, six-year-old Nina […]
Book Club News (1/28/25)
Looking for a new book club read? Kirkus Reviews and Booklist have some recommendations for your next pick! Kirkus Reviews: 20 Best New Reads for Your Book Club THE JFK CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy—and Why It Failed by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch CUSTODIANS OF WONDER: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the […]
For Your Consideration: April 2025 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite April titles for the April 2025 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE MARCH 1ST! WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME by Nat Cassidy | 9781250354341 | 4/22/25 Request on NetGalley “Cassidy’s original and thought-provoking take on the werewolf trope will appeal to fans of fast-paced horror featuring strong characterization, such as […]
January 2025 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and THE BUSINESS TRIP by Jessie Garcia is a LibraryReads pick for January 2025! PLUS, Alice Feeney (BEAUTIFUL UGLY) and Seanan McGuire (ADRIFT IN CURRENTS CLEAN AND CLEAR) are in the Hall of Fame! THE BUSINESS TRIP BY JESSIE GARCIA | 9781250364418 | 1/14/25 “The smoothly executed finale that feels more like […]
For Your Consideration: March 2025 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite March titles for the March 2025 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE FEBRUARY 1ST! WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE by John Scalzi | 9780765389091 | 3/25/25 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “A ridiculous concept imbued with gravity, charm, humor, plausible cynicism, and pathos—and perhaps the merest touch of spite.”—Kirkus […]
Listen With The Lights On Audiobooks (10/30/24)
Ready for a scare? Check out these spooky audiobooks, perfect for the fall season! THE NIGHT GUEST BY HILDUR KNÚTSDÓTTIR; TRANSLATED BY MARY ROBINETTE KOWAL; read by Mary Robinette Kowal | 9781250332653 | 9/3/24 Excerpt from the audiobook! EVIL IN ME BY BROM; read by Stephanie Németh-Parker and Shahjehan Khan | 9781250910769 | 9/17/24 Excerpt from the […]
For Your Consideration: January 2025 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite January titles for the January 2025 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE DECEMBER 1ST! ALL THE WATER IN THE WORLD by Eiren Caffall | 9781250353528 | 1/7/25 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley 2 starred reviews! “The setting, the detailed emotive descriptions, and nail-biting adventure are incandescent. This debut novel from […]
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