These books are begging for discussion–check them out for your book clubs! THE STARDUST GRAIL by Yume Kitasei DEVIL IS FINE by John Vercher MASQUERADE by O.O. Sangoyomi THE WEDDING PEOPLE by Alison Espach A SORCERESS COMES TO CALL by T. Kingfisher SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS by Kailee Pedersen […]
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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 » […]
Three Stars for MASQUERADE
O.O. Sangoyomi’s MASQUERADE, a breathtaking adult fiction novel that follows a young Yorùbá woman as she rises from social pariah to power in this reimagining of pre-colonial West Africa, has received three starred reviews! “This debut novel is a page-turning blend of historical fiction with a retelling of the story of Hades and Persephone, deftly Know More » […]
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: 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 » […]
Starred Review Roundup (4/24/2024)
Stars all around! These titles all received multiple starred reviews: MASQUERADE by O.O Sangoyomi 9781250904294 | 7/2/24 “Sangoyomi’s debut novel, a loose retelling of the myth of Persephone, takes place in fifteenth-century West Africa. It paints a vibrant picture of the people, the colors, and the sights of the era for the reader. And nothing Know More » […]
More Debuts 3/27/24
Today we are spotlighting upcoming debuts, from a magical fairytale retelling and a tense horror based on Chinese mythologies, to some lighter romantic comedies and women’s fiction fables. MASQUERADE BY O.O. SANGOYOMI Available for download on Edelweiss. LibraryReads votes due by June 1st. “Richly detailed worldbuilding and inspiration from the Persephone myth all lend to Know More » […]
New Edelweiss E-galleys (11/1/2023)
Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: A HUNGER TO KILL: A Serial Killer, a Determined Detective, and the Quest for a Confession that Changed a Small Town Forever by Kim Mager and Lisa Pulitzer 9781250274885 | 7/23/24 On September 13, 2016, Know More » […]