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 Know More » […]
Tag: historical fiction
Series We Love Staff Picks (6/25/24)
This month, we’re sharing installments in series we’re excited about, whether they’re starts to new series or continuations of beloved storylines! AMANDA’S PICK: ROUGH PAGES BY LEV AC ROSEN This is the third book in the loose historical mystery series following LAVENDER HOUSE and THE BELL IN THE FOG. Set in atmospheric 1950s San Francisco, Know More » […]
Happy Half Hour (6/24/24)
Today, we’re chatting about a group of teens stranded in a monster-infested forest, a secret book mailing operation that leads to a missing person case, and a young woman who rises from social pariah to power in a reimagining of pre-colonial West Africa. WHAT THE WOODS TOOK by Courtney Gould | 9781250340672 | 12/10/24 ROUGH Know More » […]
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 on the provided link. You can check out an Edelweiss catalog of all the titles we presented by clicking on the link. Until next time! <3 Mac Lib Team […]
Sneak Peek: July Indie Next List
The July 2024 Indie Next List includes SEVEN Macmillan titles! BURY YOUR GAYS BY CHUCK TINGLE 9781250874658 | 7/9/24 3 starred reviews! “Tingle’s effortless narrative flows from an uneasy tone that steadily builds to full-on, existential terror, along the way taking readers on a highly entertaining, fast-paced ride, filled with thought-provoking satire, original monsters, and Know More » […]
For Your Consideration: August 2024 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite August titles for the August 2024 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE JULY 1ST! AGONY HILL BY SARAH STEWART TAYLOR | 9781250826626 | 8/6/24 REQUEST ON EDELWEISS AND NETGALLEY “[Taylor] launches a historical mystery series with a compassionate, vulnerable detective and a setting so vividly described it could be a Know More » […]
Carole Hopson’s Letter to Librarians
Carole Hopson’s A PAIR OF WINGS is a riveting, adventurous novel inspired by the life of pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman, a Black woman who learned to fly at the dawn of aviation and found freedom in the air. In her letter, Hopson talks about how she and Coleman share a love of libraries and how Know More » […]
Maximum Shelf: A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS (5/14/24)
This week’s Shelf Awareness Maximum Shelf pick is Ann Liang’s A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS, an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds. Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue—convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. Know More » […]
RED RABBIT is a MPLA Literary Contribution Award Winner
Congratulations to Alex Grecian, author of RED RABBIT, winner of the 2024 Mountain Plains Library Association’s Literary Contribution Award! This award is given to an author whose published writings have successfully furthered an understanding and appreciation of the Mountain Plains region. […]
Forge Books Author Event 6/12/2024
Join Forge Books, an imprint of Tor Publishing Group, for an author event on June 12 at 2pm ET to discover incredible new reads! Kristin Sevick, Executive Editor at Forge Books, is joined by special author guests to present their newest titles and answer questions—with sneak peeks of upcoming titles. Register here. Hear about: EXTINCTION by Know More » […]
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