Surviving childhood trauma, overcoming a hostile medical system, a cultural history of 19th century Europe, 80 years of the American Dream, and German Jewish women on the legacy of racism… All in today’s starred review round-up! GIRL by Edna O’Brien “In a feat of empathy and imagination, the Irish writer O’Brien portrays one girl’s torments […]
Tag: fiction
Library Journal’s Summer/Fall Bests | Debut Novels 2019
Ready to discover a new author? The experts at Library Journal made it very easy for you by picking their favorites: THE LAST BOOK PARTY by Karen Dukess A July Indie Next Pick! “Written with fresh confidence and verve, this first novel is a bibliophile’s delight, with plenty of title-dropping and humorous digs at the […]
News Flash! 10 MINUTES 38 SECONDS IN THIS STRANGE WORLD Moves to December 2019
Originally scheduled for Spring 2020, Elif Shafak’s Man Booker Prize Longlister 10 MINUTES 38 SECONDS IN THIS STRANGE WORLD will now publish December 3, 2019. In the pulsating moments after she has been murdered and left in a dumpster outside Istanbul, Tequila Leila enters a state of heightened awareness. While the Turkish sun rises above […]
Three Stars for WE, THE SURVIVORS!
Man Booker Prize longlister Tash Aw’s WE, THE SURVIVORS an uncompromising portrait of an outsider navigating a society in transition just received its third starred review! “Aw’s potent work entraps readers in the slow, fateful descent of its main character, witnessing his life spiral to its inevitable conclusion.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Aw savagely erases any […]
Adult Books for Teens
These titles may have been published for adults, but Booklist has deemed them to be perfect for teens—and we agree! MOONBOUND: Apollo 11 and the Dream of Spaceflight by Jonathan Fetter-VormA rich, full-color graphic exploration of our journey to the moon and a celebration of scientific achievement. “Dense with historical, political, and scientific information but a fascinating exploration for interested older teens” —Booklist, YA Interest THE SOL MAJESTIC by […]
For Your Consideration: October 2019 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite October titles for the October 2019 LibraryReads list! Votes due September 1! NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo Email amanda.rountree@macmillan.com with a “NINTH HOUSE” subject line to request a NetGalley download widget. 4 starred reviews! “Fantasy readers, particularly those who love ghosts, will hungrily devour this novel.“–Publishers Weekly, starred […]
2019 Man Booker Prize Longlist
Congratulations to the Macmillan titles on the 2019 Man Booker Prize Longlist! THE MAN WHO SAW EVERYTHING by Deborah Levy 10 MINUTES 38 SECONDS IN THIS STRANGE WORLD by Elif Shafak LANNY by Max Porter (3 starred reviews + an Indie Next Pick!) The shortlist will be announced on September 3, and the winner will […]
#PubDay (7/23/19)
Your favorite economic behaviorist and the funniest (and funnest!) class mom are featured in today’s #pubday celebration! YOU’VE BEEN VOLUNTEERED: A Class Mom Novel by Laurie Gelman “Her antics are laugh-out-loud funny, and she shows no signs of slowing down. The tone and pacing are excellent, and new characters, who come with their own issues […]
Sign Up Now: Library Journal’s “Sleeper Hits for Fall 2019/Winter 2020” Webinar
It may be 1,000 degrees outside, but we’re dreaming of cool fall air and snowflakes in winter… Join Amanda as she highlights her favorite forthcoming releases during Library Journal‘s “Sleeper Hits for Fall 2019/Winter 2020” Webinar! Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Click here to RSVP! […]
ALA Annual 2019 Read n’ Rave
Librarians were gushing about these Macmillan titles during ALA Annual’s “Read n’ Rave”: THE FURIES by Katie Lowe “Murder and witchcraft mix with a heady cocktail of drugs, booze, and revenge in this elegant, pitch-perfect coming-of-age story.”–Kirkus Reviews NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo 2 starred reviews! “With an aura of both enchantment and authenticity, Bardugo’s […]
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