A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS by Ann Liang is the Good Morning America book club pick for October! Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue—convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military Know More » […]
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October 2024 LibraryReads List
You voted, they counted, and THE SEQUEL by Jean Hanff Korelitz, A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS by Ann Liang, and THE LAST ONE AT THE WEDDING by Jason Rekulak are LibraryReads picks for October 2024! PLUS, Sara Raasch’s THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS is the LibraryReads Board’s BONUS PICK, and Freya Marske (SWORDCROSSED) is in the Hall of Know More » […]
Happy Half Hour (6/24/24)
Today, we’re chatting about a group of teens stranded in a monster-infested forest, a secret book mailing operation that leads to a missing person case, and a young woman who rises from social pariah to power in a reimagining of pre-colonial West Africa. WHAT THE WOODS TOOK by Courtney Gould | 9781250340672 | 12/10/24 ROUGH Know More » […]
June ALMA Buzz Recap (6/11/24)
Thank you to everyone who attended the June ALMA Buzz last week! A recording of the buzz is available on the provided link. You can check out an Edelweiss catalog of all the titles we presented by clicking on the link. Until next time! <3 Mac Lib Team […]
Sneak Peek: July Indie Next List
The July 2024 Indie Next List includes SEVEN Macmillan titles! BURY YOUR GAYS BY CHUCK TINGLE 9781250874658 | 7/9/24 3 starred reviews! “Tingle’s effortless narrative flows from an uneasy tone that steadily builds to full-on, existential terror, along the way taking readers on a highly entertaining, fast-paced ride, filled with thought-provoking satire, original monsters, and Know More » […]
For Your Consideration: August 2024 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite August titles for the August 2024 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE JULY 1ST! AGONY HILL BY SARAH STEWART TAYLOR | 9781250826626 | 8/6/24 REQUEST ON EDELWEISS AND NETGALLEY “[Taylor] launches a historical mystery series with a compassionate, vulnerable detective and a setting so vividly described it could be a Know More » […]
Maximum Shelf: A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS (5/14/24)
This week’s Shelf Awareness Maximum Shelf pick is Ann Liang’s A SONG TO DROWN RIVERS, an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds. Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue—convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. Know More » […]
Sneak Peek: June Indie Next List
The June 2024 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles! THE ROM-COMMERS BY KATHERINE CENTER 9781250283801 | 6/11/24 “Winsome and charming, Center’s latest is that perfect blend of romance and overcoming life challenges that her readers treasure… Center, the ‘queen of comfort reads,’ is becoming more popular with each book.”–Booklist, starred review JUST SOME STUPID LOVE STORY Know More » […]
Forge Books Author Event 6/12/2024
Join Forge Books, an imprint of Tor Publishing Group, for an author event on June 12 at 2pm ET to discover incredible new reads! Kristin Sevick, Executive Editor at Forge Books, is joined by special author guests to present their newest titles and answer questions—with sneak peeks of upcoming titles. Register here. Hear about: EXTINCTION by Know More » […]
For Your Consideration: July 2024 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite July titles for the July 2024 LibraryReads list! VOTES DUE JUNE 1ST! BURY YOUR GAYS BY CHUCK TINGLE | 9781250874658 | 7/9/24 REQUEST ON EDELWEISS AND NETGALLEY 3 starred reviews! “Captivating and creative, Tingle continues breathing new life into old tropes with a gory examination of art Know More » […]