If you run a One City One Book program and are looking for Historical Fiction books, we’ve got recommendations for you! For even more recommendations of all genres, check out this post and this Edelweiss catalog. EVERY RISING SUN by Jamila Ahmed9781250887092Trade paperback available 7/16/24 In this riveting take on One Thousand and One Nights, Shaherazade uses wit Read More » […]
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Jack Kelly’s Letter to Librarians
Jack Kelly’s forthcoming novel GOD SAVE BENEDICT ARNOLD is a vivid, fast-paced dive into one of America’s most hated men. Detailing Arnold’s string of military exploits, replete with wartime complexities, on treason, guilt, and guts, Kelly offers a fresh perspective on the reasons for Arnold’s momentous change of heart. We are thrilled to share Jack Read More » […]
Upcoming Nonfiction (9/21/23)
We’re so excited for the release of these fascinating nonfiction books! From history to politics to nutrition to memoir, this list covers a wide range. INTO SIBERIA: GEORGE KENNAN’S EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE BRUTAL, FROZEN HEART OF RUSSIA BY GREGORY J. WALLANCE Available for download on Edelweiss here. LibraryReads votes due by November 1st. “Wallance Read More » […]
3 Stars for A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ABED SALAMA
When a father hears that his five-year-old son’s school bus has crashed on the outskirts of Jerusalem, he rushes to the scene only to be met with extreme difficulty in crossing the Israel/Palestine border. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ABED SALAMA: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy by Nathan Thrall has received 3 starred reviews! Read More » […]
Barbenheimer Reading Recommendations
Are you wondering what to read after watching Barbie or Oppenheimer? We’ve got recommendations for you! (Our jobs are just…*books*) Barbie recommendations: STUFF MOM NEVER TOLD YOU: The Feminist Past, Present, and Future by Anney Reese and Samantha McVey9781250268600 | available 8/29/23An upbeat, whip-smart, and trenchant walk through major feminist issues, by the hosts of Read More » […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (4/17/23)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: RED RABBIT by Alex Grecian9781250874689 | 9/19/23 Sadie Grace is wanted for witchcraft, dead (or alive). And every hired gun in Kansas is out to collect the bounty on her head, including bonafide witch hunter Old Read More » […]
LAST CALL AT COOGAN’S Author Letter + Sweepstakes
Fellow librarian and author of LAST CALL AT COOGAN’S: The Life and Death of a Neighborhood Bar, Jon Michaud, joins us today with not just a sweepstakes, but also a letter to librarians exploring his time spent working in libraries and the way that both libraries and neighborhood bars shape their communities. Click here for Read More » […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (1/24/23)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: EVERY RISING SUN by Jamila Ahmed9781250887078 | 7/18/23 Traveling through lush courtyards, perilous deserts, and opulent palaces brimming with secrets and treachery, Shaherazade must entertain her dangerous new husband, the Malik, and navigate court intrigue Read More » […]
THE NAZI CONSPIRACY Audiobook Excerpt (1/12/23)
New York Times bestselling authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch bring the little-known true story of a Nazi plot to kill FDR, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill at the height of the second World War to the page and your ears. THE NAZI CONSPIRACY examines the great political minds of the 20th century, exploring the Read More » […]
TLA’s 2023 Texas Topaz Reading List
We’re beaming with pride over the whopping six Macmillan titles on the Texas Topaz list, which highlights nonfiction that should be on your shelves! Read on to discover a memoir calling for criminal justice reform, a deep-dive into WWI-era plastic surgery, an account of the dinosaur’s final hours, an optimistic look at the world’s future, Read More » […]
