The Lambda Literary Awards honor the best in LGBTQ books, and this year’s finalists include 12 Macmillan titles! Lesbian Fiction HOW TO WRESTLE A GIRL by Venita Blackburn Gay Fiction 100 BOYFRIENDS by Brontez PurnellBRICKMAKERS by Selva Almada Transgender Fiction SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN by Shelley Parker-Chan LGBTQ Nonfiction GIRLHOOD by Melissa FebosLET THE […]
Tag: memoir
True Crime Spotlight (3/15/22)
We’re diving into true crime in this spotlight with the story of a landmark sexual assault investigation, a memoir about cracking America’s toughest cold cases, a fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds, and a look at psychopathy from a leading expert. TELL ME EVERYTHING: The Story of a Private Investigation by Erika Krouse 2 starred […]
Starred Review Round-Up (3/1/22)
We’re seeing stars! These titles all received multiple starred reviews: SWEEP OF STARS by Maurice BroaddusISBN 9781250264930 | on sale 3/29/22 “The first of this Afrofuturist trilogy takes off with an epic array of characters and plotlines that will enmesh readers in the politics and power struggles set across the stars.”–Library Journal, starred review “[A] […]
A Letter to Librarians from Ric Prado (3/1/22)
Ric Prado–the highest-ranking covert warrior to lift the veil of secrecy tells the story of his legendary career and offers a glimpse into the shadow wars that America has fought since the Vietnam Era in his harrowing memoir, BLACK OPS: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior. Today, Ric joins us to share what libraries […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (2/28/22)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: BOOKED ON A FEELING by Jayci LeeISBN 9781250621146 | on sale 7/26/22 Lizzy “Overachiever” Chung, Esq. doesn’t know the meaning of “can’t.” That is until she passes out from a panic attack during her first […]
Flatiron to Publish Elliot Page’s Memoir (2/24/22)
Flatiron will publish PAGEBOY, a new memoir from the Umbrella Academy star Elliot Page about his life and career, coming in 2023! “PAGEBOY will give readers a look into Elliot Page’s journey from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Hollywood,” Flatiron said in a news release. “The memoir will delve into Page’s relationship with his body, his […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (2/14/22)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: THE FIRST BINDING by R. R. VirdiISBN 9781250796172 | on sale 8/16/22 All legends are borne of truths as much as lies.He buried a village under a mountain of ice and snow. Then he killed […]
Title Announcement: FRIENDS, LOVERS, AND THE BIG TERRIBLE THING by Matthew Perry (2/10/22)
The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in FRIENDS, LOVERS, AND THE BIG TERRIBLE THING, a candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the […]
Booklist Matchmaking Webinar Recap (2/4/22)
We found some perfect matches during today’s Booklist webinar. In case you missed the fun or want another look, check out all the titles we presented below. Click here for an Edelweiss catalog, and know more to watch the archived video! Adult ELEKTRA by Jennifer Saint | 9781250773616 | 5/3/22ACTS OF VIOLET by Margarita Montimore […]
For Your Consideration: April 2022 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite April titles for the April 2022 LibraryReads list! Votes due March 1! LITTLE SOULS by Sandra DallasISBN 9781250277886 | on sale 4/26/22Download on Edelweiss or NetGalley Set in Denver against the backdrop of an epidemic that feels all too familiar, LITTLE SOULS is a compelling tale of sisterhood and of the sacrifices people make to […]
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