This month’s roundup of adult books for teens includes an ANIMAL FARM-esque world, an intimate Irish memoir, and a harrowing blend of memoir and cultural investigation. TALKING ANIMALS by Joni Murphy97803745387438/4/2020 “Murphy’s urban update of Animal Farm and Alfonzo’s intellectual and emotional conundrums will intrigue advanced YA readers.” —Booklist, YA Interest INVENTORY by Darran Anderson97803742775818/4/2020 […]
Tag: Ireland

Mystery Series Spotlight (6/23/20)
What better time than now to dive into a new series? Today we spotlight a mystery series debut with a heroic golden retriever, a new homicide detective series set in Ireland, the fourth book in the suspenseful and plot-twisting Sherlock Holmes-themed series, and the next delicious addition to a cozy bakeshop series–all ready to spark […]

Happy #PubDay (11/12/19)
The joys and struggles of a delightful Irish village + a hilarious, feminist graphic novel = today’s #pubday party! AN IRISH COUNTRY FAMILY by Patrick Taylor “Chockful of charm, colorful characters, and earthy wisdom, this gentle read is the perfect antidote for whatever ails you; urge readers to pour a cup of tea and cozy […]

Happy #PubDay (10/08)
A YA powerhouse makes her adult debut, a book lover in Paris, horror + feminism in a collection of short stories, falling in love with Ireland, alternate universes + stolen identities, and a dilapidated mansion in nineteenth-century Hyde Park. Find it all in today’s #PubDay. NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo An October LibraryReads pick, Indie […]

Oh Happy Day—Meet Emily!
My name is Emily Day and I’ve just joined the Macmillan Library Marketing team as the Library Marketing Assistant & YA Specialist! Here are some fun facts about me: 1) I’m always reading. I have a Master of Arts in Children’s Literature, so I tend to gravitate more towards books for kids and teens, but […]

Luck ‘o the Irish Giveaway
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! One librarian will have the luck ‘o the Irish and win this prize pack of titles including: THE ELOQUENCE OF THE DEAD by Conor Brady (mystery) IRISH FARMERS by Ciara Ryan (humor/animals/shirtless Irish men) I NEVER KNEW THAT ABOUT IRELAND by Christopher Winn (travel/trivia) AN IRISH DOCTOR IN LOVE AND AT […]