We’re happy to send off National Library Week tomorrow with a purrfect Caturday (that’s what we call Saturday snuggling with kitties) book: THE TRUE TAILS OF BAKER & TAYLOR: The Library Cats Who Left Their Pawprints on a Small Town…and the World by Jan Louch & Lisa Rogak. It all started with mice in the […]
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PLA Booklist Book Buzz Titles
Talia is about to tell you about her favorite Macmillan titles at this morning’s Booklist Book Buzz in a few minutes, but we didn’t want the #plaleftbehind to be left out. Here are Talia’s top picks: INHERIT THE BONES by Emily Littlejohn THE HOMEPLACE by Kevin Wolf BADLANDS by C.J. Box ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY by […]

Macmillan Library @ PLA 2016 (Booth #1559)
We’re ridiculously excited to see you in the Mile High City next month at the Public Library Association conference! Stop by the Macmillan (adult) booth #1559 and come to our great events on the schedule below. Wednesday, April 6 Booklist Book Buzz 9:30-10:30am Colorado Convention Center | Mile High Ballroom 1–2 Get the inside scoop […]

For Your Consideration: May 2016 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and nominate your favorite titles for the May 2016* LibraryReads list! *Nominations are due March 20! Click here for the full list of 2016 deadlines. REDEMPTION ROAD by John Hart In New York Times bestselling author Hart’s highly anticipated Southern gothic thriller, a troubled detective must confront her past in the aftermath of […]

ALA Midwinter 2016 “Three’s Company” Book Buzz Titles
Here are LOTS of reading recommendations courtesy of Anne’s “Three’s Company” Book Buzz at ALA Midwinter 2016: TITLE TBA* by Liane Moriarty | 9781250069795 | On Sale: July 26 MOST WANTED* by Lisa Scottoline | 9781250010131 | On Sale: April 12 THE 14TH COLONY* by Steve Berry | 9781250056245 | On Sale: April 5 ALL […]

2015 Adult Tri-State Book Buzz Titles
Today is the Tri-State Book Buzz where Anne presented all the glorious upcoming titles listed below! Can’t be there in person? Don’t worry! Here are the books she talked about: BOYS IN THE TREES* by Carly Simon | On Sale: Nov. 24 LUST & WONDER* by Augusten Burroughs | On Sale: March 29 MOST WANTED* […]

Friday Reads: MEOW
It’s almost Caturday (that’s what we call Saturday snuggling with kitties), and our #FridayReads picks are purrfect for weekend reading: THE OLD MAN AND THE CAT by Nils Udderberg Retired Professor of Psychology and reluctant pet owner Udderberg describes how his existence changed after a little speckled grey-brown homeless cat moved in with him. Aww!! […]

It’s Raining Cats & Dogs (On Our Shelves)
Some people love cats, some love dogs. Pick a side and let the fur fly with these new and forthcoming books: #TeamWoof THE DOG MASTER by W. Bruce Cameron An evocative glimpse at prehistory, a heartwarming coming of age saga, and an exciting, imaginative look at the story of the first dog when the unfortunate […]

Buh-Bye Jon Stewart
Excuse all the sniffling and tears, but tomorrow, Jon Stewart retires as host of The Daily Show and we’re still in disbelief. He may no longer be part of TV, but he can be part of your shelf with ANGRY OPTIMIST: The Life and Times of Jon Stewart by Lisa Rogak. The biography is now […]

Even MORE 2014 YALSA Award Winners!
The good news just keeps coming in! We're happy to have these wonderful Macmillan titles selected for more of YALSA's great reading lists:
YALSA's 2014 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
The Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults list is arranged by topics that are timely and also have lasting value.
Conflicted: Life During Wartime
I AM A SEAL TEAM SIX WARRIOR: Memoirs of an American Soldier by Howard E. Wasdin & Stephen Templin
See the full list of Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults here.
YALSA's 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers
The Quick Picks list suggests books that teens, ages 12-18, will pick up on their own and read for pleasure; it is geared to the teenager who, for whatever reason, does not like to read.
ELEANOR & PARK by Rainbow Rowell
USES FOR BOYS by Erica Lorraine Scheidt
BEFORE I DIE by Candy Chang
ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY: Heartwarming Stories of Animals Caring for One Another by Lisa Rogak
See the full list of Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers here.
YALSA's 2014 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
The Great Graphic Novels for Teens list is recommended for readers ages 12-18, and meets the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens.
THE ODYSSEY by Seymour Chwast
MARBLE SEASON by Gilbert Hernandez
KITARO by Shigeru Mizuki
See the full list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens here.
Congratulations to all winners!!
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