THE FALL OF IRIS HENLEY by Jennifer Graham 9781250323835 (Trade Paperback) | 9781250323811 (Library Hardcover) 2/24/26 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 Egalley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Iris Henley knows what it feels like to hit rock bottom. Six months ago, she had it all. She was popular, one of the best cheerleaders at her Texas […]
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Kirkus Best Books of 2025
Announcing the Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2025! FICTION MYSTERIES AND THRILLERS MARGUERITE BY THE LAKE by Mary Dixie Carter KING OF ASHES by S. A. Cosby BOOK CLUB FICTION FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi HISTORICAL FICTION THE WAYFINDER by Adam Johnson ROMANCE CHAOS by Constance Fay LADIES IN HATING by Alexandra Vasti SCIENCE FICTION AND […]
Day’s YA: THE SWAN’S DAUGHTER
THE SWAN’S DAUGHTER: A Possibly Doomed Love Story by Roshani Chokshi 9781250873101 1/6/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Thanks to a poorly worded wish to a sea witch, Prince Arris and his ancestors are cursed. All it takes to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand in […]
Day’s YA: BREAK WIDE THE SEA
BREAK WIDE THE SEA by Sara Holland 9781250854490 11/11/25 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 Egalley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley The Fairfax Whaling Company is the Fairfax family’s life work and mission, and Annie Fairfax is the heir to the whaling empire. The people of Kirkrell need whale magic, and for many years, Annie’s family has […]
Kirkus Reviews’ 60 Most Anticipated Books of the Fall
The smart folks at Kirkus Reviews have picked the 60 books you’ll want on your shelves this Fall, including these Macmillan titles! ONE OF US by Dan Chaon THE WAYFINDER by Adam Johnson LIFE, AND DEATH, AND GIANTS by Ron Rindo PALAVER by Bryan Washington […]
Day’s YA: UNDER A FIRE-RED SKY
UNDER A FIRE-RED SKY by Geraldine McCaughrean 9781250225535 (TP) | 9781250225542 (HC) 11/4/25 Flatiron Books Ages 12-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Greenwich, England. 1940. On board a train meant to evacuate the children of Greenwich to safety, four teens decide to embark on a journey of their own. Lawrence, Gemmy, Franklin, and Olive […]
Three Stars for for ONE OF US!
Dan Chaon’s ONE OF US, a playfully macabre and utterly thrilling tale about orphaned twins on the run from their murderous uncle, has received three starred reviews! “Set mainly in 1915, the novel captures a vanished vaudeville world that Chaon resurrects in thoughtful detail, down to the era’s slang (ziggety, conflustered, woofits). But in its latter chapters, the […]
Day’s YA: SALVACIÓN
SALVACIÓN by Sandra Proudman 9781250895080 5/20/25 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Lola de la Peña is a young lady from a wealthy Mexican family, and as such must adhere to certain expectations. She is required to dress, talk, and behave in a proper way. But after her family moves to […]
Three Stars for for WILD DARK SHORE!
Charlotte McConaghy’s WILD DARK SHORE, a bold and haunting family drama, has received three starred reviews! “The reality of climate change serves as the pervasive context for this terrific thriller set on a remote island between Australia and Antarctica . . . Readers won’t want to leave behind the imagined world of pain and beauty […]
Book Club News (1/28/25)
Looking for a new book club read? Kirkus Reviews and Booklist have some recommendations for your next pick! Kirkus Reviews: 20 Best New Reads for Your Book Club THE JFK CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy—and Why It Failed by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch CUSTODIANS OF WONDER: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the […]
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