The excellent folks over at the Chicago Public Library have picked their favorite books of 2020, and 19 Macmillan titles made the list! Top 20 LUSTER by Raven LeilaniTHE MIRROR & THE LIGHT by Hilary Mantel Best Adult Books THE ADDRESS BOOK: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power by Deirdre MaskBLACKTOP […]
Tag: Romy Hausmann
Thriller Thursday (10/15/20)
Get ready for some chills! This thriller Thursday we’re spotlighting Romy Hausmann’s English-language debut, DEAR CHILD. This dark and twisty thriller forms a web of tiny clues leading to an unpredictably disturbing ending to keep you guessing all night long. DEAR CHILD by Romy Hausmann 3 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick! “Hausmann’s English-language […]
3 Stars for DEAR CHILD
Romy Hausmann’s twisty English-language debut, DEAR CHILD, has received three starred reviews! “The multiple points of view and numerous plot twists sustain the breakneck pacing, but the book’s real power lies in the author’s insightful and sensitive portrayal of the characters involved in the tragedy. This darkly disturbing thriller definitely marks Hausmann as a writer […]
Sneak Peek: October 2020 Indie Next List
The October 2020 Indie Next list features 3 Macmillan titles, including the #1 pick! #1: THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V.E. SchwabISBN 9780765387561, on sale 10/6/20 3 starred reviews! “This ambitious and hopeful work is a knockout.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Schwab returns with another epic story of love and remembrance that probes deep […]
Live Virtual Event with Romy Hausmann
Indies Introduce selection DEAR CHILD is author Romy Hausmann’s English-language debut novel, and we’re thrilled to have her appear in conversation with her translator Jamie Bulloch for a unique conversation about this twisty, suspenseful, psychological thriller. Wednesday, September 1612:30pm EST Register here. Event registrants will have the opportunity to enter to receive 1 of 50 […]
For Your Consideration: October 2020 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and vote for your favorite October titles for the October 2020 LibraryReads list! Votes due September 1! DEAR CHILD by Romy Hausmann Email amanda.rountree@macmillan.com to request a NetGalley download widget. “The multiple points of view and numerous plot twists sustain the breakneck pacing, but the book’s real power lies in the author’s insightful […]
Mac Lib From Home Round-Up (5/29/20)
Welcome to Week 9 of Mac Lib From Home, our fun-sized buzz series from our homes to yours! GONE GIRL meets ROOM in Talia’s #MacLibFromHome pick, Romy Haussman’s super twisty and suspenseful English-language debut, DEAR CHILD. Watch her full video here. There are 2 sides to every story…which means someone is always lying. Amanda’s #MacLibFromHome […]
NYPL Virtual Buzz Recap (5/8/20)
Hello librarians! This morning we had the pleasure of calling into a virtual book buzz with the staff of the NYPL, and here are the titles we talked about: LUSTER by Raven Leilani | 9780374194321 | 8/4/20MIGRATIONS by Charlotte McConaghy | 9781250204028 | 8/4/20TSARINA by Ellen Alpsten | 9781250214430 | 10/13/20THE BOOK COLLECTORS: A Band […]
Book Buzz From Home: Mystery/Thriller
Hello friends! Today our Book Buzz From Home series continues with mysteries and thrillers! Enjoy! Mystery/Thriller TITLES INCLUDED IN THIS PRESENTATION: SHADOWS IN DEATH: An Eve Dallas Novel by J.D. Robb, ISBN 9781250207234, on sale 9/8/20ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE by Louise Penny, ISBN 9781250145239, on sale 9/1/20THE NIGHT SWIM by Megan Goldin, ISBN 9781250219688, […]
Maximum Shelf: DEAR CHILD (3/25/20)
Today’s Shelf Awareness Maximum Shelf pick is Romy Hausmann’s English language debut, a page-turning, internationally bestselling thriller that is GONE GIRL meets ROOM: DEAR CHILD. In a windowless shack in the woods, Lena and her two children live a life that follows the rules set by their captor, the father: Meals, bathroom visits, study time […]