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: Fantasy
3 Stars for SKY ON FIRE
Jenn Lyons’s daring new fantasy heist adventure, THE SKY ON FIRE, has received THREE starred reviews! “Charismatic characters, furious battles among dragons, masterful scheming, sexual tension, and crackling dialogue. Strap in for a great ride.”–Booklist, starred review “This novel grabs a bunch of now-classic fantasy tropes and gives them a good shake…A soaringly good read.”–Kirkus […]
For Your Consideration: September 2024 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite September titles for the September 2024 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE AUGUST 1ST! THE NIGHT GUEST BY HILDUR KNÚTSDÓTTIR | 9781250322043 | 9/3/24 REQUEST ON NETGALLEY “Knútsdóttir’s parenthetical asides and idiosyncratic voice create a queasy sense of vertigo as the story unfolds, and the time the narrative takes […]
Listen With Pride (6/18/24)
This Pride Month, listen to some amazing LGBTQ+ books, ranging from fantasy to romance to nonfiction to horror and more! BLOOD JUSTICE BY TERRY J. BENTON-WALKER, READ BY A FULL CAST 9781250331014 | available now Audio excerpt! CAN’T SPELL TREASON WITHOUT TEA BY REBECCA THORNE, READ BY JESSICA THREET 9781250350817 | available now Audio excerpt! […]
Day’s YA: THE LIES WE CONJURE
THE LIES WE CONJURE by Sarah Henning 9781250841063 9/17/2024 Tor Teen Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Ruby and Wren are two normal sisters trying to make some extra money for their college fund, so they spend their summers working at the local renaissance festival. While working, they are approached by an odd […]
July 2024 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and THE SPELLSHOP by Sarah Beth Durst and BURY YOUR GAYS by Chuck Tingle are LibraryReads picks for July 2024! #1 PICK: THE SPELLSHOP BY SARAH BETH DURST | 9781250333971 | 7/9/24 “Durst packs her cozy and colorful tale full of sweet magical creatures, including unicorns, winged cats, and friendly tree […]
June ALMA Buzz Recap (6/11/24)
Thank you to everyone who attended the June ALMA Buzz last week! A recording of the buzz is available here. You can check out an Edelweiss catalog of all the titles we presented here. Until next time! <3 Mac Lib Team […]
Dragons, Dragons, and More Dragons! (6/11/24)
Dragons are back, and today we’re highlighting these and more amazing mythical creatures! BLOOD OF THE OLD KINGS BY SUNG-IL KIM 9781250895332 | 10/8/24 “Kim masterfully weaves together [the characters’] stories, which each embody a different style of fantasy, creating an immersive, thorough world that’s sparking towards war.”–Library Journal Available for download on Edelweiss here. […]
THE SAINT OF BRIGHT DOORS Wins 2024 Nebula Award
Congratulations to Vajra Chandrasekera whose book THE SAINT OF BRIGHT DOORS has won the 2024 Nebula Award for the novel category! You can see the full list of winners here. “[T]he lyrical, precise prose, the original, organic nature of the world building, and the complex themes of purpose, identity, and the biased, often violent, incomplete nature of history-telling will engage readers long after finishing.” —Booklist “Dreamlike […]
Fall 2024 Adult + YA Preview Recap (6/11/24)
Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Adult + YA Preview! A recording of the preview is available here. You can check out an Edelweiss catalog of all the titles we presented here. Plus find more info from our special guest speakers: Jean Hanff Korelitz’s THE SEQUEL and Courtney Gould’s WHAT THE WOODS TOOK. […]
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