You voted, they counted, and THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by Amal El-Mohtar, WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy, GO LUCK YOURSELF by Sara Raasch, and MURDER BY MEMORY by Olivia Waite are LibraryReads picks for March 2025! PLUS, Elle Cosimano (FINLAY DONOVAN DIGS HER OWN GRAVE) and John Scalzi (WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE) are […]
Tag: LGBTQ+

Day’s YA: CHAOS KING
CHAOS KING by Kacen Callender 9781250890283 4/15/2025 Tor Teen Ages 12-18 Egalley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley After saving the country from his estranged father’s dangerous magic, Ash is continually haunted by mysterious nightmares featuring his dead mother. Convinced she’s trying to warn him of impending danger, Ash attempts to speak with her, but the […]

Rom-Coms for Valentine’s Day (2/11/25)
Fall in love with these charming rom-coms this Valentine’s Day! SALTY SPICED AND A LITTLE BIT NICE by Cynthia Timoti 9781250343475 | 5/6/25 Ellie Pang has had enough of her controlling family? Who has been micromanaging her life since her type 1 diabetes diagnosis? When her parents orchestrate a public proposal from their business partner’s […]

V. E. Schwab’s Letter to Librarians
In BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL, V. E. Schwab pulls together historical and contemporary threads in a haunting and intimate rush. In her letter to librarians, V. E. reflects on her journey discovering the story and bringing it to life, and thanks librarians for always supporting her and sharing her books. Dearest librarians– […]

Sneak Peek: March 2025 Indie Next List
The March 2025 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles! #1 PICK: WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy 9781250827951 | 3/4/25 3 starred reviews! “McConaghy’s descriptions of nature’s glory and terror are galvanic, the psychological struggles wrenching, the suspenseful action spectacularly choreographed. McConaghy has attained new heights of intensity and lacerating ecological conviction in this […]

Happy Half Hour (2/3/25)
Today, we’re chatting about an elite friend group and the outcast girl who is haunting them, a woman determined to uncover the secrets of hidden forces within the forests of the Pacific Northwest, and a magic school director who is trying to keep her students and school safe—possibly even from herself. THE THRASHERS by Julie […]

Day’s YA: PRIDE OR DIE
PRIDE OR DIE by CL Montblanc 9781250340474 4/15/2025 Wednesday Books Ages 12-18 Egalley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Eleanora is determined to do two things: finish high school so she can leave Texas, and ensure that the LGBTQ+ club she created on campus survives after she leaves, as a safe space for future students. After […]

Nonfiction Roundup (1/29/25)
Looking for a new nonfiction read to dive into? Check out some of these upcoming recommendations! THE LAST SECRET AGENT: My Life as a Spy Behind Nazi Lines by Pippa Latour with Jude Dobson 9781250384348 | 5/13/25 From a unique and singular voice comes the incredible true story of the last surviving undercover British female […]

For Your Consideration: April 2025 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite April titles for the April 2025 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE MARCH 1ST! WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME by Nat Cassidy | 9781250354341 | 4/22/25 Request on NetGalley “Cassidy’s original and thought-provoking take on the werewolf trope will appeal to fans of fast-paced horror featuring strong characterization, such as […]

Spring 2025 Adult + YA Preview Recap (1/16/25)
Thank you to everyone who attended our Spring 2025 Adult + YA Preview! If you missed it, a recording of the preview is available to watch at your convenience. You can check out an Edelweiss catalog of all the titles we presented by clicking this link or download the slides for reference. Plus find more […]