The Mystery Writers of America has announced the 2022 Edgar Award nominees, and Macmillan has 5 contenders! Best Novel RAZORBLADE TEARS by S. A. Cosby Best Paperback Original THE ALBUM OF DR. MOREAU by Daryl Gregory Best Fact Crime LAST CALL: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon […]
Tag: nonfiction
Crime and Murder Spotlight (1/25/22)
We’re diving into crime fiction and nonfiction in this spotlight with a novel about murder and the dangers of storytelling + a bestselling author/journalist unravels one couple‘s lethal relationship. DEVIL HOUSE by John Darnielle 2 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick! “An impressively meta work that delivers the pleasures of true-crime while skewering it.”–Kirkus Reviews, […]
2022 RUSA Awards
Congratulations to all of the amazing Macmillan authors who won awards or were selected for RUSA’s various reading lists this year! The 2022 selections of the Reading List is an annual best-of list comprising eight different fiction genres for adult readers. A shortlist of honor titles, up to 4 per genre, was also announced. For […]
2022 Alex Awards
We’re thrilled to share that four Macmillan titles have been selected for this year’s Alex Awards! The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. THE LIBRARY OF THE DEAD by T.L. Huchu “Huchu writes with a refreshing voice, crafting an intimate […]
Kirkus’ 40 Most Anticipated Books of 2022
The smart folks at Kirkus Reviews have picked the 40 books you’ll want on your shelves this year, and four Macmillan titles made the cut! OLGA DIES DREAMING by Xochitl GonzalezDEVIL HOUSE by John DarnielleHOW WE CAN WIN: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That’s Rigged by Kimberly JonesWHAT IT TOOK TO WIN: A History of the Democratic Party by Michael Kazin […]
It’s All About the Message (1/11/22)
Today we’re taking a look at the deeper message with a framework for activists, a collection of expert voices for a policy-oriented approach to fighting for racial justice, and an expansion of a viral video that breaks down economic and social injustices. AN ABOLITIONIST’S HANDBOOK: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World by Patrisse […]
2022 Texas Topaz List
We’re proud to have eight books on the 2022 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List! ADULT TITLES BROKEN (in the best possible way) by Jenny LawsonTHE BOOK COLLECTORS: A Band of Syrian Rebels and the Stories That Carried Them Through a War by Delphine Minoui, translated by Lara VergnaudTHE BURNING BLUE: The Untold Story of Christa McAuliffe […]
Spring/Summer 2022 NONFICTION Book Buzz
Check out some of the exciting NONFICTION titles coming your way in Spring/Summer 2022! MY SEVEN BLACK FATHERS by Will Jawando | May 3, 2022 | 9780374604875MA AND ME by Putsata Reang | May 17, 2022 | 9780374279264CHOSEN by Stephen Mills | April 26, 2022 | 9781250823212SECRET CITY by James Kirchick | May 31, 2022 | 9781627792325CORRECTIONS IN INK by […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (1/3/22)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: YOU SOUND LIKE A WHITE GIRL: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation by Julissa ArceISBN 9781250787019 | on sale 3/22/22 “You sound like a white girl.” These were the words spoken to Julissa by a high […]
Booklist Editors’ Choice 2021
Booklist has revealed their editors’ top picks of 2021’s outstanding books for public library collections, including these Macmillan titles: NEVER SAY YOU CAN’T SURVIVE: How to Get Through Hard Times by Making Up Stories by Charlie Jane AndersNÖTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME: The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion by Tom Beaujour and Richard BienstockCHASING ME […]
