January was full of fabulous fiction, covering everything from an exploration of a remote village to the inner workings of a tech startup, and more. Check out some of what’s on sale now! THE END OF DRUM-TIME by Hanna Pylväinen 2 starred reviews! “Ambitious and resonant, a vivid, fascinating, and moving novel… Beautifully written and […]
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Halloween Reads (10/31/22)
The candy corn is out, the ghosts and ghouls are getting ready, and we have picked some of our favorite horror stories to keep the Halloween spirit going! LITTLE EVE by Catriona Ward 2 starred reviews and a LibraryReads Hall-of-Famer! “Ward works in so many motifs—Bible resonances, colonialism, science versus faith, and the pall of […]
Sneak Peek: November 2022 Indie Next List
The November 2022 Indie Next list features 4 Macmillan titles! EVEN THOUGH I KNEW THE END by C. L. PolkISBN 9781250849458 | on sale 11/8/22 2 starred reviews! “Combining the sensibilities of Raymond Chandler and Jim Butcher, with an achingly bittersweet tribute to the lesbian underground of the 1940s, this is a must-read for those who like their […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight (10/14/22)
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we paid tribute to the contributions, influence, history, and culture of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. Check out some of our favorite titles to celebrate! DOMINICANA BY ANGIE CRUZ 3 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick! “This stirring immigration story is Cruz’s breakout book; it should […]
If You Liked These Then You’ll Love This: THE END OF DRUM-TIME (10/11/22)
Hanna Pylväinen’s epic love story THE END OF DRUM-TIME is a beautiful tale set in a remote village in the Scandinavian tundra about a young reindeer herder and a minister’s daughter. Available for download on Edelweiss know more. Fill out this form for your receive to win an ARC. “With immersive details of Bible thumping […]
Thriller Thursday (10/6/22)
We’re getting ready for some thrilling weekend reading with a round-up that has something for every mystery lover, from toxic friendships to missing people, favorite detectives, and more. THE VILLA by Rachel Hawkins Available for download on Edelweiss know more. Make sure to check out our Winter 2023 Librarian Preview to hear from the author […]
Mysteries/Thrillers This Month (9/29/22)
September was filled with thrilling and mysterious adventures including a favorite detective involved in a scandal of betrayal and secrets, a private investigator on the trail of a con man, an intense and toxic friendship that leads to deadly consequences, and a high-stakes spy mission set during World War II. THE RISING TIDE: A Vera […]
Fiction This Month (9/27/22)
We’re ending the month with a round-up of new fiction titles from September, including a tale of magical realism set on the coast of South Carolina, a collection of short stories by award-winning author Ling Ma, a story of intimacy and obsession from rural Paris to Pennsylvania, a recounting of a woman’s life through conversations […]
Nonfiction This Month (9/26/22)
This month was packed full of new nonfiction titles, including these three releases—from the hunt for a serial killer nicknamed the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run in 1930s Cleveland, to one woman’s story of growing up in and escaping from a religious cult, and an exploration of the murder trial of Leopold and Loeb in […]
Author Spotlight: S. A. Cosby (9/20/22)
S. A. Cosby has quickly established himself as a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author for his standout crime fiction. Now, in his novel MY DARKEST PRAYER, we follow the corruption of a small town from the eyes of a man who has taken it upon himself to handle the problems that others bring […]