For this Sci-Fi Friday, we can’t wait for these space-themed novels–one with a marriage of convenience between a Mars politician and an Earth refugee, and another with a fierce, messy, chaotic space fam in over their heads. THE MARS HOUSE BY NATASHA PULLEY Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by February […]
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2024 Texas Tayshas Reading List
We’re thrilled to have five titles on the 2024 Texas Tayshas Reading List! DAMNED IF YOU DO by Alex BrownTHE LUMINARIES by Susan DennardDIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca RossMISSING CLARISSA by Ripley JonesTHE RENAISSANCE OF GWEN HATHAWAY by Ashley Schumacher The Tayshas Reading List is a recommended reading list developed by public and school librarians from […]
Genre Friday: Fantasy (12/1/23)
We can’t wait to dive into the fantastical worlds of resurrected cats with no memory of the past, vampires and a Holy Grail, a nurse up against deadly forces, and elves desperately trying to save their population. THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS BY P. DJÈLÍ CLARK Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes […]
YA Spotlight (11/27/23)
Today we’re spotlighting a fantasy novel about a teen who finds out they’re a reincarnated god from another world and a historical romance that reimagines the legend of King Arthur. GODLY HEATHENS: AN OUROBOROS NOVEL BY H.E. EDGMON 2 starred reviews! “Edgmon thoughtfully explores issues of agency, identity, and mental illness via an inventive mythology; […]
Sci Fi/Fantasy Roundup (11/20/23)
We’re immersing ourselves in alternate worlds today with stories about unrequited love turned murderous, a teen torn between two universes, a case of seventeen missing people, and prisoners being traded like stocks. PROJECTIONS BY S.E. PORTER Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by January 1st. “At the center of this story […]
Genre Friday: Horror (11/17/23)
These upcoming horror releases will have you terrified! With four mysterious disappearances leading to dark discoveries, eye contact causing people to spiral into a violent rage, and a spooky hunting lodge leading to nightmares, these are sure to stick with you for a while. THE BAD ONES BY MELISSA ALBERT Available for download on Edelweiss […]
Genre Friday: Romance (11/10/23)
We’re swooning over these novels today–from a retired athlete working on his memoir with a ghostwriter, to a musician and a chef deciding between their dreams and their relationship, to a high school trip to NYC gone sideways, to a woman noticing how her previously-dorky neighbor has turned into a hunk! WHEN GRUMPY MET SUNSHINE […]
Genre Friday: Fantasy (11/3/23)
It is a fantastical Friday with these two novels! From a kingdom in peril against the forces of dark magic to an aspiring alchemist on a journey of self-discovery, these stories are filled with magic and intrigue. THE BOOK OF ILE-RIEN: THE ELEMENT OF FIRE & THE DEATH OF THE NECROMANCER BY MARTHA WELLS Available […]
Sneak Peek: December Indie Next List
The December 2023 Indie Next List includes FOUR Macmillan titles! CALAMITY: AN UNCHARTED HEARTS NOVEL BY CONSTANCE FAY9781250330413 | 11/14/23 2 starred reviews! “Fay’s unputdownable debut…is packed to the brim with heat, heart, and humor… Fay enriches the enemies-to-lovers romance with meticulous worldbuilding and lovable, larger-than-life characters. The space hijinks and tantalizing mystery make this […]
3 Stars for BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST
BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is the delightful prequel to LEGENDS & LATTES. It will take you on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books, and it’s just received three starred reviews! “The vibes are decidedly warm and cozy, and the plot is just as much about saving the bookstore and building relationships as […]