If you’re looking for 1) a new voice 2) feminist horror 3) lots of pointy teeth, you’ll definitely want to check out today’s Genre For All spotlight title, Kristi DeMeester’s SUCH A PRETTY SMILE. “Demeester’s darkly visceral imagery draws a fine line between mental illness and supernatural events that will leave readers doubting reality as […]
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Mac Lib From Home Round-Up (9/17/21)
Welcome to Mac Lib From Home, the fun-sized buzz series from our homes to yours! Two women at midlife rediscover themselves—and perhaps each other—in Asali Solomon’s tender, surprising novel THE DAYS OF AFREKETE. Watch Talia’s full video know more. Discover twist after twist, an unspeakable secret, and the most mind-blowing reveal ever in Catriona Ward’s […]
October 2021 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and THE DEATH OF JANE LAWRENCE by Caitlin Starling, NOTHING BUT BLACKENED TEETH by Cassandra Khaw, and A SPINDLE SPLINTERED by Alix E. Harrow are LibraryReads Picks for October 2021! THE DEATH OF JANE LAWRENCE by Caitlin StarlingISBN 9781250272584 | on sale 10/5/21 “Starling captivates and horrifies by turn in this […]
Genre Friday: Horror (9/10/21)
Get your screams ready for this horror-filled Friday, we are spotlighting a twisty boarded-up house on a dead-end street, a pulse-pounding oasis of vampires and criminals, and a tale of dark magic and devilish mystery. THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET by Catriona Ward 2 starred reviews, a LibraryReads pick, and an Indie Next pick! […]
NetGalley Most Popular (9/8/21)
Looking for your next read? Check out Macmillan’s new most popular e-galleys on NetGalley! THE YOUNGER WIFE by Sally HepworthISBN 9781250229618 | on sale 4/5/22 The newest breakout star of domestic suspense delivers her next twisty novel about family secrets and lies. THIS MAY END BADLY by Samantha MarkumISBN 9781250799180 | on sale 4/12/22 When […]
Advance Access Event: John Darnielle
Join John Darnielle in conversation with editor of MCD Sean McDonald. September 30th at 1PM EDT REGISTER NOW More about DEVIL HOUSE: An epic, gripping novel about murder, truth, artistic obsession, and the dangers of storytelling, from the inimitable John Darnielle. With DEVIL HOUSE, Darnielle rises above with a novel that blurs the line between […]
Mac Lib From Home Round-Up (9/2/21)
Welcome to Mac Lib From Home, our fun-sized buzz series from our homes to yours! Family shock and drama ensues in María Amparo Escandón’s L.A. WEATHER, a rollicking and hilarious love letter to L.A. about a family wrestling with their toughest decision yet. Watch Talia’s full video know more. A widower battles grief, rage, and […]
New E-galleys (8/30/21)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: MICKEY7 by Edward AshtonISBN 9781250275035 | on sale 2/15/22 Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living. Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world […]
Booklist 2021 Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Horror Spotlight
Booklist knows the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror books you’ll want on your shelves this year! Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror A MASTER OF DJINN by P. Djèlí ClarkSORROWLAND by Rivers Solomon Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror Debuts SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN by Shelley Parker-ChanSUN-DAUGHTERS, SEA-DAUGHTERS by Aimee Ogden Spectrum of Horror: From Shivers to […]
September 2021 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and UNDER THE WHISPERING DOOR by TJ Klune (in the #1 spot!) and THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET by Catriona Ward are LibraryReads Picks for September 2021! UNDER THE WHISPERING DOOR by TJ Klune (Top Pick!)ISBN 9781250217349 | on sale 9/21/21 “The latest by Lambda Literary Award winner Klune is […]