The origins of film and a portrait of a life– Happy book birthday to these 2 starred novels! THE ELECTRIC HOTEL by Dominic Smith 2 starred reviews! “A compelling plot, robust characters, and finely crafted prose richly evoke a bygone age and art.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Smith’s tale is as luminous as celluloid projected on […]
Tag: literary fiction
Macmillan Library @ BookExpo: ALMA Book Buzz
Last week, we presented our favorite forthcoming titles during the Adult Library Marketers Association’s [ALMA] Book Buzz, and for anyone who missed out, here’s the goods: AMERICAN DIRT | Jeanine Cummins | 1/21/20 | 9781250209764 | Flatiron Books CILKA’S JOURNEY | Heather Morris | 10/1/19 | 9781250265708 | St. Martin’s Press DEAL WITH THE DEVIL […]
It’s #PubDay! (5/21/19)
Fantasy, coming-of-age, and a PW Best Book of the Summer–pick your poison! AN ILLUSION OF THIEVES by Cate Glass “A combination of political intrigue, deceit, and forbidden talents imbues this adventurous series-starter that ends with hints of another caper to come with a Mission Impossible vibe.”–Booklist, starred review THE SCENT KEEPER by Erica Bauermeister Watch […]
Stars on stars on stars on stars on stars on stars (5/17/19)
Stars on stars on stars on stars for your #FridayReads! THE HISTORY OF LIVING FOREVER by Jake Wolff “The epic sweep and sly humor in the midst of enormous anguish will remind readers of Michael Chabon’s work as they relish this heady exploration of grief, alchemy, and love.“–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Wolff’s wild, hilarious, and […]
Happy #PubDay! (5/14/19)
A LibraryReads-winning rom-com + a speculative debut + an Indie Next Pick + a cinematic Reconstruction-era drama + a thriller/SF mash-up = a very merry #PubDay celebration! RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston PW Best Book of the Summer + May LibraryReads Pick + Three starred reviews + June Indie Next Pick! “The […]
Sneak Peek: June 2019 Indie Next List
The June Indie Next list features a whopping SEVEN Macmillan titles! RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston PW Best Book of the Summer + May LibraryReads Pick + Three starred reviews! “The much-loved royal romance genre gets a fun and refreshing update in McQuiston’s debut…. A clever, romantic, sexy love story.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred […]
Happy #PubDay! (5/7/19)
Happy #bookbirthday to an Indie Next Pick, a LibraryReads Hall-of-Famer, and a Library Journal Best Debut! THE GUEST BOOK by Sarah Blake #1 May Indie Next Pick + Two starred reviews! “This novel sets out to be more than a juicy family saga—it aims to depict the moral evolution of a part of American society. […]
Get Your E-Galleys!
Hello giant e-galley drop! We’ve got the goods, so make sure you’re whitelisted and dive into some super exciting F19 and W20 titles. A BETTER MAN: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny Chief Inspector Gamache. ‘Nuff said. A GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD by Therese Anne Fowler The author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald […]
Happy #PubDay! (4/30/19)
Graphic novel + May Indie Next Pick + musical nonfiction + Highland romance = one awesome #pubday! CLYDE FANS by Seth “This isn’t just a story, or even, as it terms itself, a ‘picture novel’–it is a brilliant journey into the heart of midcentury darkness.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review CAPE MAY by Chip Cheek Library Journal […]
Library Journal’s Best Winter/Spring 2019 Debut Novels
Library Journal rounded up the Winter/Spring Debuts you need on your shelves, and boy, do they have great taste! Here are the Macmillan titles you should keep an eye out for in the coming months: Literary FictionMAKE ME A CITY by Jonathan Carr CAPE MAY by Chip Cheek (2 starred reviews!) Here From AfarMIRACLE CREEK […]