Sloane Crosley is well-known for her essay collections full of funny, insightful reflections on life and human nature. In CULT CLASSIC, we follow the soon-to-be-married main character as she walks the streets of NYC and finds herself face-to-face with each of her ex-boyfriends—leaving her to reconsider her current relationship while contending with the ghosts of […]
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E-Book Round-Up: Uplifting Memoirs
If there are two things we all need more of right now, they are uplifting stories and inspiring memoirs. So enjoy this list of memoirs that are sure to raise your spirits: WHERE THE LIGHT ENTERS: Building a Family, Discovering Myself by Jill Biden THE MOMENT OF LIFT: How Empowering Women Changes the World by […]
July Nonfiction E-Book Sale for Libraries
Expand your e-book collection with these nonfiction essentials! From 7/17 through 7/31, twenty-nine e-Books will be discounted 25% off (with our regular lending terms), including these bestsellers and award-winners: LOOK ALIVE OUT THERE: Essays by Sloane CrosleyTHE POISONED CITY: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy by Anna Clark THE SUN DOES SHINE: How I […]
Chicago Public Library’s 2018 Best of the Best
Remember when we said librarians had the best taste in books? Well feast your eyes on the Chicago Public Library’s favorite books of 2018! Top 10 SEVERANCE by Ling Ma Adult WHEN EINSTEIN WALKED WITH GÖDEL: Excursions to the Edge of Thought by Jim Holt GIRLS BURN BRIGHTER by Shobha Rao SMALL ANIMALS: Parenthood in […]
NYPL Best Books of 2018
Librarians obviously have the best taste in books, so we’re super excited to share the New York Public Library’s 2018 Best Books for Adults! Top Ten WOMAN WORLD by Aminder Dhaliwal Edge-of-Your-Seat Reads THE WIFE BETWEEN US by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Escape to Another World SEMIOSIS by Sue Burke Fiction BROTHER by David […]
Amazon’s Best Books of 2018
For the next annual round-up for 2018, we’re happy to share Amazon’s Best Books of 2018! Top 20 THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah GIRLS BURN BRIGHTER by Shobha Rao Memoir/Biography THE ELECTRIC WOMAN: A Memoir in Death-Defying Acts by Tessa Fontaine LOOK ALIVE OUT THERE: Essays by Sloane Crosley ROBIN by Dave Itzkoff Comics/Graphic […]
Vote Now in the Goodreads Choice Awards 2018
Voting for the 10th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards is now open! Goodreads has gathered the best titles from across all genres, and we’re happy to share the Macmillan titles currently nominated for your voting pleasure. Voting for the opening round closes November 4th, so head over to Goodreads and submit your votes now. Fiction NINE […]
Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2018
Drumroll, please…. Here are the most anticipated books of Summer 2018, according to major media: New York Times — “Refreshing Books to Read This Summer” TEN ARGUMENTS FOR DELETING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS RIGHT NOW by Jaron Lanier SOMETHING WONDERFUL: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdum THE PARKING LOT ATTENDANT by Nafkote […]
April 2018 Bestsellers & Recent Releases
Here’s our updated Edelweiss collection of this month’s bestsellers and recently released titles, perfect for collection development! Here are some of the top titles for April 2018: Bestsellers: AFTER ANNA by Lisa Scottoline A HIGHER LOYALTY: Truth, Lies, and Leadership by James Comey FACTFULNESS: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better […]
April 2018 Nonfiction
Add these amazing April nonfiction titles to your library’s shelves today: LOOK ALIVE OUT THERE by Sloane Crosley Also available in audio THREE starred reviews! The New York Times–bestselling author’s brand-new collection of essays is filled with her characteristic heart and punch-packing observations, but with a newfound coat of maturity. A thin coat. More of […]