In MASS MOTHERING, Sarah Bruni writes a haunting, indelible novel of collective grief, resistance, and the radical, life-affirming virtue of testimony. In her letter to librarians, she shares how the library was a place of comfort that embraced her and inspired her to write. Dear Librarians, When I was a graduate student, I was given […]
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Leise Hook’s Letter to Librarians
In NAMES AND FACES, Leise Hook explores what it means to come of age as a mixed-race woman, forging a singular identity in a world intent on putting her into ill-fitting boxes. In her author letter, Kate shares how her childhood librarian inspired her to start creating books, and how the many libraries around her […]
Kate Koenig’s Letter to Librarians
In HER SHARP EMBRACE, Kate Koenig delivers a sweeping, New Orleans-inspired queer fantasy, filled to the brim with shadowy gangs, broken promises, deception, and romance that comes at a price. In her author letter, Kate shares how HER SHARP EMBRACE came to be, and how it is more than just her debut—it’s a love letter. […]
Katie Benner and Erica L. Green’s Letter to Librarians
In MIRACLE CHILDREN: Race, Education, and a True Story of False Promises, Katie Benner and Erica L. Green write a riveting investigation into a school, a scam, and a notorious college admissions scandal that exposes the inequalities and racial segregation of American education. In their letter to librarians, Katie and Erica stress the importance of […]
Heather Aimee O’Neill’s Letter to Librarians
In THE IRISH GOODBYE, Heather Aimee O’Neill tells a story of three adult sisters who are grappling with a shared tragedy during a Thanksgiving weekend spent in their childhood home, navigating complex relationships and old tensions. In her letter to librarians, Heather shares how the encouragement of her childhood librarian gave her the confidence to […]
Janice Hadlow’s Letter to Librarians
In RULES OF THE HEART, Janice Hadlow writes a beautifully evocative historical novel about the perils of all-consuming love, inspired by a real-life eighteenth-century love affair. In her letter to librarians, she shares how the library was her gateway to a lifetime of reading, and how the stories she discovered at the library eventually shaped […]
Siddharth Kara’s Letter to Librarians
In THE ZORG, Siddharth Kara utilizes primary-source research, gripping storytelling, and painstaking investigation to uncover the Zorg’s journey, the lives and fates of the slaves on board, and the mysterious identity of the abolitionist who finally revealed the truth of what happened on the ship. In his letter to librarians, he dives into the importance […]
Hannah Pittard’s Letter to Librarians
In IF YOU LOVE IT, LET IT KILL YOU, Hannah Pittard tells a refreshingly irreverent story about art, desire, domesticity, freedom, and the intricacies of the twenty-first-century female experience. In her letter to librarians, Hannah reflects on the importance of libraries, and how intertwined they are within our communities and our world. I have many […]
2025 Libby Award Winners
There are NINE Macmillan titles recognized in the 2025 Libby Book Awards! Hosted by library lending apps OverDrive and Libby, the prize, now in its second year, honors the best books published in 2024, as chosen by librarians and library staff. Book of the Year – Adult Fiction THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah – Winner Best Comic/Graphic Novel […]
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– […]
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