Mary Kay Andrews - Macmillan Library

Our Editors’ Picks Revealed!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Ali Fisher

Yesterday during Library Journal's "Editor's Picks" webinar, our very own Jen Enderlin (Vice President and Associate Publisher, St. Martin's Press) and Kelley Ragland (Editorial Director, Minotaur Books) gushed about the following four summer titles that they're incredibly excited to be working on:

THE CARETAKER
A.X. Ahmad
Coming in May!

A disgraced Sikh Indian Army captain becomes ensnared in a U.S. Senator's shadowy world while working as a caretaker on the Senator's estate.

"Weaving together Singh’s Sikh faith with very personal moments, taut action sequences, and events with international significance, Ahmad’s thriller should have broad appeal." -Library Journal (starred review)

"Beyond the masterfully crafted high-adrenaline story, readers will be fascinated by Ranjit's Sikh faith, rarely seen in American fiction." -Booklist (starred review)

Download our Spring 2013 Debut Chapter E-Sampler to starting reading THE CARETAKER now!

ALWAYS WATCHING
Chevy Stevens
Coming in June!

Family secrets and missing memories abound in the latest from the New York Times bestselling author.

"Real psychological thrills from the author of the best-selling STILL MISSING." -Library Journal

The e-galley of ALWAYS WATCHING is available to download from Edelweiss now. Get whitelisted!

LADIES' NIGHT
Mary Kay Andrews
Coming in June!

The perfect beach read about lifestyle blogger Grace Stanton whose life torpedos after she drives her cheating husband's pricey sports car straight into the family swimming pool.

"Bound to be big." -Library Journal

LOST
S.J. Bolton
Coming in June!

A killer is taunting the cops, and London police officer Lacey Flint must pull herself together if she wants to help before it's too late.

"Pay attention to Bolton, a two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award winner and an ITW Thriller Award, CWA Gold Dagger, and Barry Award nominee." -Library Journal

Read Bolton's article on Goodreads called "Why We Need Our Libraries."

We'll post a link to the archived webinar as soon as it becomes available.

UPDATE: You can now watch the full webinar here! (Macmillan titles begin at the 18 minute point.) [...]

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From Mary Kay Andrews To You

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ali Fisher

Mary Kay Andrews' New York Times bestselling summer hit, SUMMER RENTAL, about three best friends spending a month together in North Carolina’s Outer Banks is soon to be out in paperback.

The author wanted to take a minute to tell all of the amazing librarians out there (ie: you!) a little bit more about this great beach read in case you missed it in hardcover.

Take it away, Mary Kay!

Dear Librarians:

The promise of a month spent at a rambling old beach house with your lifelong best friends? Who wouldn’t jump at the chance? SUMMER RENTAL is the story of three women, best friends since parochial school days in Savannah, who find themselves, in their mid-thirties, at the crossroads of life and love. A month in North Carolina’s Outer Banks is just what they need. Joined by Ty, their gorgeous but enigmatic landlord, and Maryn, a stranger trying to out-run her past, the women find themselves on a journey that will uncover all their secrets, and maybe, point them on the path to forgiveness. I hope your patrons will enjoy reading SUMMER RENTAL as much as I enjoyed writing it.

All my best,
Mary Kay Andrews

SUMMER RENTAL will be available in paperback in May from St. Martin's Griffin. And her next fair weather hit, SPRING FEVER, will be available in hardcover in June from St. Martin's Press.

We hope you get the chance to enjoy these wonderful stories about female friendship, small towns, old flames, deep secrets, and, of course... [...]

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Happy Audio Book Month!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ali Fisher

June is Audio Book Month and it's just in time for road trip season. If you're looking for some books to keep you entertained on your way to the Great Lakes, the Grand Canyon, or the beach, we have a few recommendations to keep your time in the car flying by on par with your speedometer.

How about packing into a fixer-upper for the summer with four ladies and all their baggage with Mary Kay Andrews' SUMMER RENTAL?

If you only made it to the beach, but were hoping for a summer abroad, Daisy Goodwin's THE AMERICAN HEIRESS will transport you to London circa 1893.

Looking for something that will keep you from falling asleep in the sun and waking up to a sunburn? Try Joseph Finder's BURIED SECRETS, an Editor's Pick at AudioFile Magazine.

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ALA Annual Schedule 2011, New Orleans!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Ali Fisher

June 23th–28th, 2011, Booth #1126

Friday, June 24th

5:30pm Julie Cross will sign copies of TEMPEST in our booth #1126.

Saturday, June 25th*

10:00am John Hart will sign copies of IRON HOUSE in the Baker & Taylor booth #2049.
11:00am Rhys Bowen and Jane Cleland will sign copies of BLESS THE BRIDE and DEADLY THREADS in our booth #1126.
12:30pm Mary Kay Andrews will sign copies of SUMMER RENTAL in our booth #1126.
1:30pm Mary Kay Andrews will speak on the LIVE! @ your library Reading Stage at the back of the 1400 aisle.
1:30pm "Celebrating Southern Writers" with John Hart (IRON HOUSE) at MCC #335-336.
4:00pm "Tales from the Heart: Literary Memoirs" with Margaux Fragoso (TIGER, TIGER) at MCC #283.

*Saturday is also Mystery Day on the Pop Top Stage featuring Minotaur authors Ro Harris, Jane Cleland, Nancy Martin, Michael Wiley, Steve Hamilton, Barbara Fister, Rhys Bowen and Cathy Pickens!

10:00am "Traditional Mysteries: Who are the new Jane Marples?" with authors Rhys Bowen, Nancy Martin, Rosemary Harris, and moderator Jane Cleland.
11:00am "Tough Guys" with authors Steve Hamilton and Michael Wiley.
12:00pm An interview with Cathy Pickens.
1:00pm BrownBag Lunchtime Interview with Rosemary Harris.
2:00pm "Attention to Detail: how research adds to the mystery" with authors Rhys Bowen, Jane Cleland, and moderator Michael Wiley.
3:00pm "Laugh or I’ll Kill You" with authors Rosemary Harris, Nancy Martin, and Cathy Pickens.
4:00pm "Mystery Chicks and Private Dicks" with author Barbara Fister.

Sunday, June 26th

9:00am Coffee Klatch featuring Steve Hamilton (THE LOCK ARTIST) and Alden Bell (THE REAPERS ARE THE ANGELS) at J.W. Marriott (614 Canal Street) and lle de France Ball Room sponsored by YALSA.
9:00am Rosemary Harris will sign SLUGFEST in our booth #1126.
10:30am The Alex Award winners panel and book signing with featured speakers Steve Hamilton (THE LOCK ARTIST) and Alden Bell (THE REAPERS ARE THE ANGELS) at MCC #383-385.
10:30am ALTAFF’s “Mysteries @ your Library” with featured speakers Erica Spindler (WATCH ME DIE) and Bill Loehfelm (THE DEVIL SHE KNOWS) at MCC #268.
12:30pm From the Inside(rs) Out: AAP/ Book Buzz Editor’s Panel with Nancy Pearl and John Sherer.
1:30pm ALTAFF’s “First Author, First Book” panel with featured speaker Ellen Bryson (THE TRANSFORMATION OF BARTHOLOMEW FORTUNO) at MCC #269.

Monday, June 27th

9:00am Justin Spring and Wendy Moffat will sign copies of SECRET HISTORIAN and A GREAT UNRECORDED HISTORY in our booth #1126.
2:00pm ALTAFF’s Gala Author Tea with Nevada Barr (BURN) at MCC #293-296.

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Mary Kay Andrews Galleys Seeking a Ride to the Beach

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Ali Fisher

[UPDATE]: I have sent out all of the galleys of SUMMER RENTAL that we had available. Thanks and enjoy!

The weather has finally taken a turn for the sunny here in NYC and it's time we all started thinking about swimsuits and sand.

I have a stack of galleys on my desk of Mary Kay Andrews' latest, SUMMER RENTAL, that need to find rides to the beach, ASAP. If you're an Andrews fan, or just looking for a book to keep you company in the sun, then shoot us an email with your name, library, and full mailing address and we'll send you a copy! Send requests to: Library @ MacmillanUSA.com

Library Journal highlighted SUMMER RENTAL in their "Women's Summer Fiction" section and gave it a big orange star. Their review reads, "Andrews (THE FIXER-UPPER) is at her warm and funny best with this story of three girlfriends who rent a beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. A month of fun, frolicking, romance, and self-discovery ensues, while the arrival of a fourth roommate ratchets up the drama. Andrews simply excels at creating the kind of characters readers can relate to, and she has a fabulous sense of humor to boot. For all women’s fiction fans, especially those who enjoy ensemble fiction."

Publishers Weekly says, "This warm weather treat has a lot going for it, not least the sunny forecast that summer love can blossom into a four-season commitment."

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Save the Libraries’ Mysterious Evening & Auction

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Ali Fisher

If you're a proud resident of DeKalb County, Georgia, get yourself over to the the Decatur County Public Library this Saturday for A Mysterious Evening fundraiser and silent auction hosted by Save The Libraries. Authors Karin Slaughter, Kathryn Stockett, and Mary Kay Andrews will be there for a reception and book signing.

Can't make it to Georgia his weekend? Don't you worry, you can still get in on the action! There is an online auction open for you to win some great prizes. You can bid on trips, event tickets, and a character to be named after you. If you're lucky, you might even get killed off! Talia will be fighting tooth and nail for that last one, if the promised death is bloody enough. The auction is open now through March 12, 8:30 pm.

UPDATE: Sorry folks, A Mysterious Evening has SOLD OUT!

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