Congratulations to our 2023 Hugo Award Winners! Best Novel NETTLE & BONE BY T. KINGFISHER Best Novella WHERE THE DROWNED GIRLS GO: A WAYWARD CHILDREN NOVEL BY SEANAN MCGUIRE Astounding Award for Best New Writer Travis Baldree […]
Tag: Fantasy
Witches & Vampires Staff Picks (10/26/23)
This October, we’re recommending books filled with magical witches and bloodsucking vampires. Check out what we’re reading below! Amanda’s pick: THE SERPENT & THE WINGS OF NIGHT by Carissa Broadbent A little bit Hunger Games, a little bit FROM BLOOD AND ASH, and a lotta bit action, intrigue, banter, steam, twists, and all the feels. […]
Books with Libraries (10/25/23)
We absolutely love a book that’s set in a library, and today we have two: one where a woman becomes trapped in her hometown library with a group of her students and another in which a woman tries to uncover who her father really is in the context of his experience in WWII. THE PARLIAMENT […]
Genre Friday: Fantasy (10/20/23)
We can’t wait to disappear into the fantastical worlds of these three novels this weekend–from a mysterious, dark circus creature to a group of six Alexandrians fighting for survival to students on a journey between worlds, our reading list is full! SANCTUARY OF THE SHADOW BY AURORA ASCHER LibraryReads votes due by December 1st. “A […]
November 2023 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and we’ve got SIX LibraryReads picks for November 2023!!! BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST by Travis Baldree (the #1 pick!)9781250886101 | 11/7/23 “This prequel is the perfect place for readers to start Baldree’s cozy fantasy series where folks band together for good, and evil is conquered through cleverness and friendship.” Library Journal, Starred […]
Genre Friday: Romantasy (10/13/23)
We can’t wait to get lost in romantasy worlds with a gothic romance set in dark academia and a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding who has scandalous chemistry with the groom! GOTHIKANA BY RUNYX LibraryReads votes due by December 1st. “The author’s delight in all things gothic is clear, and she leans into […]
Debut Spotlight (10/12/23)
This collection of dazzling debuts is sure to wow you–from a YA novel about a teen preparing for her sister’s Shaadi, to a cozy mystery about amateur pregnant sleuths, to a coming-of-age story set on the idyllic Aegean coast, and more, you’re sure to find something that strikes your fancy here! PRIMA FACIE BY SUZIE […]
3 Stars for BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST
BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is the delightful prequel to LEGENDS & LATTES. It will take you on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books, and it’s just received three starred reviews! “The vibes are decidedly warm and cozy, and the plot is just as much about saving the bookstore and building relationships as […]
ALMA Book Buzz Recap (10/10/23)
A big thank you to all who attended last week’s ALMA Book Buzz! In case you missed it, check out the titles we talked about below, and click know more or below to watch the recording! DEEP FREEZE by Michael C. Grumley | 9781250898685 | 1/9/24THE LONGEST AUTUMN by Amy Avery | 9781250896490 | 1/16/24NO […]
Sneak Peek: November Indie Next List
The November 2023 Indie Next list includes SIX Macmillan titles! BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST: A LEGENDS & LATTES NOVEL BY TRAVIS BALDREE9781250886101 | 11/7/23 2 starred reviews! “Knowing where a character ends up often drains tension from a prequel, but Baldree avoids that pitfall because the joy of reading here isn’t a simple uncertainty over who […]
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