We’re so excited for the release of these fascinating nonfiction books! From history to politics to nutrition to memoir, this list covers a wide range. INTO SIBERIA: GEORGE KENNAN’S EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE BRUTAL, FROZEN HEART OF RUSSIA BY GREGORY J. WALLANCE Available for download on Edelweiss here. LibraryReads votes due by November 1st. “Wallance […]
Tag: memoir
Happy Half Hour (8/28/23)
In this Happy Half Hour, we’re chatting about ten teen influencers on a deadly reality show, a second chance at love for two people who need a win, a profound memoir from a favorite actor, and lost histories filled with moments of surprising truth and ghostly shadows. PEOPLE TO FOLLOW by Olivia Worley | 9781250881380 […]
Sneak Peek: September Indie Next List
The September 2023 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles! HE WHO DROWNED THE WORLD: A RADIANT EMPEROR NOVEL BY SHELLEY PARKER-CHAN9781250621825 | 8/22/23 2 starred reviews! “Parker-Chan has written a heart-racing, emotional story that is also heartrending and shockingly precise because readers will, by the end, know the characters and their aims and loves […]
For Your Consideration: October 2023 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite October titles for the October 2023 LibraryReads list! Votes due September 1! AFTER THE FOREST by Kell Woods9781250852489 | 10/3/23Download on Edelweiss and NetGalley “Woods sets her elegant debut, a reimagining of Hansel and Gretel, in a small German villagejust recovering from the devastation of the Thirty Years […]
Happy Half Hour (7/10/23)
We’re back this Happy Half Hour with fairy tales coming to life with dark and deadly twists, a hilarious fantasy about a villain’s assistant, a debut childhood friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romcom, and a behind-the-scenes look at a woman’s career in tech. THE FOREST GRIMM by Kathryn Purdie | 9781250873002 | 9/19/23ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN by Hannah Nicole […]
One City One Book Recommendations: LGBTQ+ Books
If you run a One City One Book program and are looking for queer stories by queer authors, we’ve got you covered! For even more recommendations of all genres, check out this post and this Edelweiss catalog. I’M THE GIRL by Courtney Summers9781250323545Trade paperback available April 16, 2024 ANDER & SANTI WERE HERE by Jonny Garza Villa9781250323392Trade paperback […]
Extra! Extra!: June 2023 Book News
Here are the headlines you may have missed this month. Listen to what NPR and Darrin Bell have to say about Bell’s graphic memoir THE TALK. Everyone is loving PAGEBOY! Check out what NPR, the Washington Post, and the New York Times have to say. ALL THE SINNERS BLEED was reviewed by the Washington Post […]
Kate Flannery’s Letter to Librarians
Kate Flannery writes a candid account of the realities of corporate misogyny, her experience as a former clothing industry insider, and a moment in our recent past painted with nostalgia and demands in her juicy, funny, and insightful memoir STRIP TEES. We are thrilled to have a letter to librarians from Kate, diving into the […]
Father’s Day Books (6/16/23)
Whether you’re looking for a book to give to your dad or you just want to read about fatherhood, we have something for you here! IF YOU WOULD HAVE TOLD ME: A MEMOIR BY JOHN STAMOS LibraryReads votes due by September 1st. “A two-time Emmy Award–nominated television, film, and theater actor and producer who also […]
Comedic Relief (6/14/23)
You’ve officially made it halfway through the week, and we think you deserve a laugh! Whether you like your comedy in the form of fantasy and sci-fi, or from a comedian, we’re here to highlight all the forthcoming knee-slappers to add a little humor to your day. SURELY YOU CAN’T BE SERIOUS: The True Story […]
