This Monday, we’re discussing a retired pharmacist who must revisit her past to consider if an old flame can reignite, a teen struggling with the loss of his best friend so much so that he begins imagining things, and a young woman who uses her beauty to infiltrate an enemy palace as a spy. THE […]
Tag: Dustin Thao

Day’s YA: WHEN HARU WAS HERE
WHEN HARU WAS HERE by Dustin Thao 9781250762061 9/3/24 Wednesday Books Ages 12-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Dustin Thao’s debut novel, YOU’VE REACHED SAM, took the world by storm with its tragically beautiful love story, and now he’s returned with an equally heartbreaking tale. Eric is secretly (or maybe not so secretly) in […]

SLJ Day of Dialog Spring 2024 – Welcome Book Buzz
Thank you for stopping by our School Library Journal Spring 2024 Day of Dialog virtual booth! Here’s more information about all of the titles we talked about in our booth’s welcome video: MYSTERIOUS WAYS by Wendy Wunder | 9781250770202 | 8/27/2024 From acclaimed author Wendy Wunder comes a sharp and hilarious coming-of-age novel for fans […]

Day’s YA: ANNIE LEBLANC IS NOT DEAD YET
ANNIE LEBLANC IS NOT DEAD YET by Molly Morris 9781250290069 6/4/2024 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Wilson Moss’ life hasn’t been the same since things fell apart with her two best friends, Ryan and Annie. The three of them had been close since childhood until Annie transferred to a new […]

Books for Teens 2024
2024 is set to be one for the books! Read on to see all that’s coming this year! Follow us on Twitter (@MacmillanLib) for all book-related news, on Instagram (@Macmillan_Lib) for pretty pictures of books, and read our “Day’s YA” reviews of upcoming YA titles. Click here to view to view the Edelweiss catalog of […]

One City One Book Recommendations: Coming Of Age
If you run a One City One Book program and are looking specifically for coming-of-age books for your selection this year, look no further! For even more recommendations of all genres, check out this post and this Edelweiss catalog. THE SINGER SISTERS by Sarah Seltzer9781250907660Trade paperback available 8/5/25 Two generations of a folk-rock dynasty […]

2023 Texas Tayshas Reading List
We’re thrilled to have eleven titles on the 2023 Texas Tayshas Reading List! FULL FLIGHT by Ashley Schumacher (in the top ten!)TONIGHT WE RULE THE WORLD by Zack Smedley (in the top ten!)ALL OF US VILLAINS by Amanda Foody and C.L. HermanI KISSED SHARA WHEELER by Casey McQuistonLONG STORY SHORT by Serena KaylorONCE UPON A […]

YA Spotlight (11/8/21)
This YA Spotlight is on a heartfelt and hopeful debut about love, loss, and what it means to say goodbye. YOU’VE REACHED SAM by Dustin Thao Julie has her future all planned out with her boyfriend, Sam. They’ll move out of their small town, attend college in the same city, and spend a summer in […]

Mac Lib From Home Round-Up (9/17/21)
Welcome to Mac Lib From Home, the fun-sized buzz series from our homes to yours! Two women at midlife rediscover themselves—and perhaps each other—in Asali Solomon’s tender, surprising novel THE DAYS OF AFREKETE. Watch Talia’s full video know more. Discover twist after twist, an unspeakable secret, and the most mind-blowing reveal ever in Catriona Ward’s […]

The Debut Review: 20 Questions With Dustin Thao (9/1/21)
For this Debut Review, we’re chatting with YA author Dustin Thao as he answers 20 questions about himself and his heartfelt debut, YOU’VE REACHED SAM. Before we hear from Dustin, let’s dive into YOU’VE REACHED SAM. This emotionally charged love story asks, what would you do if you had a second chance at goodbye? Filled […]