In THE FIRST CHRISTMAS, award-winning author Stephen Mitchell reimagines the Christmas tale and gives it a new life that conveys the beautiful and complex culture of the time. Today we are joined by Stephen Mitchell with a letter to librarians about his vision for the novel and the background of the story. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS: […]
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Holiday Cookbooks 2021 (12/14/21)
It’s not a holiday without an overload of food! Whether you are cooking for yourself, for a group, or with a group, these cookbooks have all the delicious recipes you’ll need for a successful holiday season. FINDING FREEDOM: A COOK’S STORY; REMAKING A LIFE FROM SCRATCH BY ERIN FRENCH 2 starred reviews and an Indie […]

Staff Round-Up: Favorite Holiday Books
Grab some hot cocoa and cozy up by the fire, we’re feeling the holiday cheer. And, there’s no better way to spread it than with a round-up of Macmillan Library Marketing’s favorite holiday books! Talia ONE DAY IN DECEMBER by Josie Silver LET IT SNOW by John Green, Maureen Johnson, & Lauren Myracle MY TRUE […]

Holiday Cookbooks 2019
It’s not a holiday without an overload of food! Whether you are cooking for yourself, for a group, or with a group, these cookbooks have all the delicious recipes you’ll need for a successful holiday season. TASTING TABLE COOKING WITH FRIENDS: Recipes for Modern Entertaining by Geoff Bartakovics and Todd Coleman This menu-based cookbook makes […]

Christmas Giveaway 2019
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow…books! Cue the lights, hang the mistletoe, and get your tastiest egg nog ready. Here’s your chance to rock around the Christmas tree and win 8 Santa-approved holiday-themed books. Enter here by Wednesday, December 18 for a chance to win! Winners will be announced on our website […]

Holiday Break, and Happy Reading!
♫♪♫♫♪ ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Flatiron Building, not a publicist was pitching, not even a phone a’ringing. The books were already put up on the shelves with care, because no one at Macmillan would be there. ♫♪♫♫♪ Macmillan’s offices are closed from 12/24/18-1/1/19. May your days be merry and bright, enjoy the holidays with friends […]

Holiday Cookbooks
The best part of the holiday season is all the great eatin’! For all of you hosts out there (or those just wanting to treat themselves), these cookbooks have all the delicious recipes you’ll need! HOLIDAY SLOW COOKER: 100 Incredible and Festive Recipes for Every Celebration by Leigh Anne Wilkes Create fantastic holiday fare with […]

A Long Winter’s Nap (a.k.a. #AllTheFreeReadingTime)
♫♪♫♫♪ ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Flatiron Building, Not a publicist was pitching, not even a phone a ringing. The books were already put up on the shelves with care, Because no one at Macmillan would be there. ♫♪♫♫♪ Macmillan’s offices are closed from 1:00pm today, Dec. 22 through New Year’s Day. […]

2017 Holiday Giveaway
The holidays are here! Books make great gifts and while we know you’re all professional recommenders, the book suggestions in our Holiday Gift Guide may be helpful to you. In the spirit of the season, we’re giving away big bundles of these holiday books to THREE lucky librarians! To enter the giveaway, simply email Library@MacmillanUSA.com from your […]

Thriller Thursday (11/16/17 Edition)
These lady detectives always close the case! THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST by Rhys Bowen When semi-retired private detective Molly Murphy Sullivan and her husband, Daniel, are invited for Christmas at a mansion on the Hudson, the last thing they expect is to get involved in a decade-old missing persons case. “For series and historical […]