One City One Book Recommendations: Historical Fiction

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 […]

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One City One Book Recommendations: LGBTQ+ Books

If you run a One City One Book program and are looking for queer stories by queer authors, we’ve got you covered! For even more recommendations of all genres, check out this post and this Edelweiss catalog. I’M THE GIRL by Courtney Summers9781250323545Trade paperback available April 16, 2024 ANDER & SANTI WERE HERE by Jonny Garza Villa9781250323392Trade paperback […]

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Anthony Awards Finalists (5/15/23)

Macmillan has SIX titles on the Anthony Awards finalists list! BEST HARDCOVER A WORLD OF CURIOSITIES: A CHIEF INSPECTOR GAMACHE NOVEL BY LOUISE PENNY 3 starred reviews! “Penny’s 18th Gamache novel…is intense as the detective digs deep into his own fears. The darkness in this intricately plotted story forces readers to search for contrasting moments […]

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One City One Book Recommendations: Mystery/Thriller

If you run a One City One Book program and are looking for thrilling stories of mystery and suspense, look no further! For even more recommendations of all genres, check out this post and this Edelweiss catalog. HERE IN THE DARK by Alexis Soloski9781250883049Trade paperback available 12/3/24 A dark and stylish novel of psychological suspense about a […]

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LJ Best of 2022

A hearty congratulations to Library Journal‘s Best Books of 2022! Best Crime Fiction A WORLD OF CURIOSITIES by Louise PennyLAVENDER HOUSE by Lev A.C. RosenLAST CALL AT THE NIGHTINGALE by Katharine Schellman Best Horror MANHUNT by Gretchen Felker-MartinWHAT MOVES THE DEAD by T. KingfisherWHITE HORSE by Erika T. Wurth Best Literary Fiction IF AN EGYPTIAN […]

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October Mystery/Thrillers (10/28/22)

This month’s mystery/thrillers had us on the edge of our seats with Knives Out with a queer historical twist, a brilliant homage to Agatha Christie, Andy Carpenter and Tara taking on their next Yuletide mystery, and the reunion of two former friends that leads to something more haunted and dangerous than expected. LAVENDER HOUSE by […]

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October 2022 LibraryReads List

You voted, they counted, and HESTER by Laurie Lico Albanese, MISTAKES WERE MADE by Meryl Wilsner, and LAVENDER HOUSE by Lev AC Rosen are LibraryReads picks for October 2022! PLUS Catriona Ward enters the Hall of Fame with LITTLE EVE. PLUS the LibraryReads board has chosen BAD GIRL REPUTATION as October’s “Bonus Pick”! HESTER by […]

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Happy Half Hour (8/8/22)

This Happy Half Hour brings us a vivid reimaging of the inspiration to THE SCARLET LETTER, Knives Out with a queer historical twist, an eerie legend in a Norweigan coastal village, and a swoony second chance at love with an HGTV twist. HESTER by Laurie Lico Albanese | 9781250278555 | 10/4/22LAVENDER HOUSE by Lev AC […]

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For Your Consideration: October 2022 LibraryReads Titles

Download, read, and vote for your favorite October titles for the October 2022 LibraryReads list! Votes due September 1! BAD GIRL REPUTATION by Elle Kennedy9781250796752 | 10/4/22Download on Edelweiss and NetGalley “Full of lusty scenes, Kennedy’s second ‘Avalon Bay’ book (following GOOD GIRL COMPLEX) is a great read for fans of the series or as […]

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ALA Annual 2022 Schedule

We can’t wait to see you all in Washington, D.C. for ALA Annual 2022! Check out all of our exciting panels and activities below and make sure to stop by booth 1504 for even more fun. Friday, June 24 6:00-7:00 PMSusan Dennard signing (THE LUMINARIES) Booth 1504 Saturday, June 25 9:00-10:00 AM Using Kidlit to […]

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