You voted, they counted, and THE BOOKBINDER’S SECRET by A. D. Bell is a LibraryReads pick for January 2026! PLUS, THE POET EMPRESS by Shen Tao is the LibraryReads Board’s Bonus Pick, Seanan McGuire (THROUGH GATES OF GARNET AND GOLD), Rachel Hawkins (THE STORM), and Alice Feeney (MY HUSBAND’S WIFE) are in the Hall of Fame, and WHEN […]
Tag: gothic fiction
Sneak Peek: January 2026 Indie Next List
The January 2026 Indie Next List includes six Macmillan titles! LOST LAMBS by Madeline Cash 9780374619237 | 1/13/26 “Cash has a hit debut on her hands based on the guffaw-inducing, deadpan humor alone… In addition to the generous portions of humor, Cash weaves in a fun romp in which the family members get to exercise […]
NYPL’s Best Books of 2025
The smart folks over at the New York Public Library made a list of the best books of 2025, and we’re excited to share all the Macmillan titles that made it! THE DEVILS by Joe Abercrombie DWELLING by Emily Hunt Kivel I GAVE YOU EYES AND YOU LOOKED TOWARD DARKNESS by Irene Solà KING OF […]
Looking Ahead to Winter 2026 Audiobooks (11/20/25)
Ready for 2026? We’ve got some new audiobook excerpts coming out next year for you to take a sneak peek at! THE STORM BY RACHEL HAWKINS; read by Stephanie Németh-Parker and a full cast | 9781250429742 | 1/6/26 Excerpt from the audiobook! MEET THE NEWMANS BY JENNIFER NIVEN; read by Marin Ireland and Tim Campbell | […]
Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2025
Chicago Public Library has announced their Best Books of 2025, and Macmillan has 18 books on the list! In the Top Ten: FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy AUTOMATIC NOODLE by Annalee Newitz BALDWIN: A LOVE STORY by Nicholas Boggs CARELESS PEOPLE: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism […]
For Your Consideration: February 2026 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite February titles for the February 2026 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE JANUARY 1ST! HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER by Rebecca Philipson | 9781250409430 | 2/24/26 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “Philipson manages to produce a startling series of twists and turns in the case while keeping her wildly […]
Kirkus Best Books of 2025
Announcing the Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2025! FICTION MYSTERIES AND THRILLERS MARGUERITE BY THE LAKE by Mary Dixie Carter KING OF ASHES by S. A. Cosby BOOK CLUB FICTION FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi HISTORICAL FICTION THE WAYFINDER by Adam Johnson ROMANCE CHAOS by Constance Fay LADIES IN HATING by Alexandra Vasti SCIENCE FICTION AND […]
Happy Half Hour (10/6/25)
Today, we’re chatting about a country singer out to catch her big break before family—or murder—wrecks everything; two competitors from rival families who are facing a magical duel to the death; and the owner of a famous inn that has survived hurricanes and murder, as she faces the suspected killer who has returned to town. […]
Armchair Travel Staff Picks (9/29/25)
If you’re dreaming of transporting to another place or time, be sure to immerse yourself in these atmospheric reads! AMANDA’S PICK: THE SEA CAPTAIN’S WIFE: A TRUE STORY OF MUTINY, LOVE, AND ADVENTURE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD BY TILAR J. MAZZEO Who wants a boring cruise when you can go on a heart-pounding […]
For Your Consideration: November 2025 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite November titles for the November 2025 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE OCTOBER 1ST! PALAVER by Bryan Washington | 9780374609078 | 11/4/25 Request on Edelweiss and NetGalley “Lambda Award winner Washington’s (FAMILY MEAL) tender and endearing novel concerns an estranged mother and son… Count on Washington for stylish tales with […]
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