Buzzfeed chose eight excellent books from Macmillan as part of their “Exciting New Books You Need To Read This Summer” feature: THE ANSWERS by Catherine Lacey Catherine Lacey’s novel THE ANSWERS centers around people looking for the answers to love, to emotions, to ailing bodies. Mary, a young woman in New York City, is desperate […]
Tag: family
May 2017 Fiction Stars
The stars are aligning for these forthcoming works of fiction: THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING by Grant Ginder “Ginder takes family dysfunction to its hysterical limit in this joyously ribald, sharply cynical, and impossible-to-put-down examination of love and loyalty.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review “Ginder successfully captures the clash between people who are […]
Happy #BookBday (5/2/17 Edition)
Oh what a lovely day for a #BookBday! NO ONE CAN PRONOUNCE MY NAME by Rakesh Satyal A humorous and tender multi-generational novel about immigrants and outsiders, those trying to find their place in American society and within their own families. “Through his beautifully crafted characters, Satyal’s second novel explores identity, sexuality, family, immigrant life, […]
Happy #BookBday (4/11/17 Edition)
Oh what a lovely day for a #BookBday! ONE PERFECT LIE by Lisa Scottoline In New York Times bestselling Scottoline’s latest novel of domestic suspense, the single mother of a shy but athletically gifted high school pitcher worries that her son is being led astray by a rich, charismatic teammate hiding a dangerous past. Add […]
Happy #BookBday (3/7/17 Edition)
Oh what a lovely day for a #BookBday! EDGAR AND LUCY by Victor Lodato A March 2017 Indie Next pick with two starred reviews! In this second novel from the author of the award-winning MATHILDA SAVITCH, a mother has a complicated love for her unusual child and vice versa, and their drive to create family wherever […]
Sneak Peek: March 2017 Indie Next List
The March 2017 Indie Next list includes five Macmillan titles! EDGAR AND LUCY by Victor Lodato Two starred reviews for this second novel from the author of the award-winning MATHILDA SAVITCH, about the complicated love a mother has for her unusual child and vice versa, and their drive to create family wherever they can find […]
Happy #BookBday (1/31/17 Edition)
Today we wish a very happy #BookBday to: 4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster A February 2017 Indie Next pick and one of Kirkus Reviews’s Most Anticipated Books of 2017 with three starred reviews! “Auster’s first novel in seven years is nothing if not ambitious: a four-part invention, more than 800 pages, that follows […]
We’re Thankful For… Kugel!
Thanksgiving is tomorrow (we’re off this afternoon through the rest of the week), and we have so many things to be thankful for: good books, lovely librarians, friends and family. Especially the newest member of the Sherer family, Kugel Noodle Pudding! This cute Corgi puppy (yes, a dog!) is melting hearts everywhere she goes. In the […]
Fiction Stars!
Six forthcoming works of fiction have received several starred reviews. Make sure to clear some space on your library’s shelves! LILLIAN BOXFISH TAKES A WALK by Kathleen Rooney — 3 stars! “Inspired by Margaret Fishback, poet and Macy’s ad-writing phenom of the 1930s, Rooney imagines an extraordinary walk through the streets of New York City on the […]
For Your Consideration: January 2017 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and nominate your favorite December 2016 AND January 2017 titles for the January 2017* LibraryReads list! *Nominations are due November 20! Click here for the full list of 2017 deadlines. THE DRY by Jane Harper * A Library Journal “Summer Promise — Debut Novels” pick * * THREE starred reviews * “Luke lied. You lied. Be […]
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