Genre Friday: Sci Fi Fantasy (9/24/21)

A city built on a god’s remains + a vampire war against humanity + a sweltering and haunting queer Southern Gothic + a magical debut about the sisterhood of magic = this sci fi/fantasy spotlight! MORDEW by Alex Pheby “Highly recommended for those interested in sprawling, bizarre fantasy worlds that run counter to the post-Tolkien […]

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NetGalley Most Popular (8/19/21)

Looking for your next read? Check out Macmillan’s new most popular e-galleys on NetGalley! FINLAY DONOVAN KNOCKS ‘EM DEAD by Elle CosimanoA MARVELLOUS LIGHT by Freya MarskeTHE NEXT THING YOU KNOW by Jessica StrawserTHE RESTING PLACE by Camilla StenTHE LAST HOUSE ON THE STREET by Diane ChamberlainRECKLESS GIRLS by Rachel HawkinsTHE ORPHAN WITCH by Paige […]

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Mac Lib From Home Round-Up (7/22/21)

Welcome to Mac Lib From Home, our fun-sized buzz series from our homes to yours! Detective Matthew Venn must tread carefully through the lies that smolder at the heart of his community in Ann Cleeves’ THE HERON’S CRY. Watch Talia’s full video know more. NINTH HOUSE meets MEXICAN GOTHIC in Caitlin Starling’s gothic fantasy horror […]

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The Debut Review: Get to Know Paige Crutcher (7/13/21)

Paige Crutcher’s enchanting debut, THE ORPHAN WITCH, is all about the sisterhood of magic, discovering the true meaning of home, and learning who you really are.  Persephone May has been alone her whole life–abandoned as an infant and marked by a haunting curse. Wherever she goes the weather changes, inanimate objects start to move, and […]

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Sacramento Library Book Buzz Recap (6/30/21)

Take a peek at all the exciting titles we presented in today’s Sacramento Library Book Buzz. APPLES NEVER FALL by Liane Moriarty | 9781250220257 | 9/14/21 THE MADNESS OF CROWDS by Louise Penny | 9781250145260 | 8/24/21 BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU by Sally Rooney | 9780374602604 | 9/7/21 THREE SISTERS by Heather Morris | […]

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For Your Consideration: September 2021 LibraryReads Titles

Download, read, and vote for your favorite September titles for the September 2021 LibraryReads list! Votes due August 1! BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU by Sally RooneyISBN 9780374602604 | on sale 9/7/21Download on Edelweiss “A novel of capacious intelligence and plenty of page-turning emotional drama.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review “As always, Rooney challenges and inspires.”–Publishers Weekly, […]

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Edelweiss Bookfest LibraryReads Buzz: Fiction Recap (6/8/21)

For anyone who missed the LibraryReads Buzz: Fiction during Edelweiss Bookfest, here are all the titles we talked about! THE DEATH OF JANE LAWRENCE by Caitlin Starling | 9781250272584 | 10/19/21THE ORPHAN WITCH by Paige Crutcher | 9781250797377 | 10/5/21NOT YOUR AVERAGE HOT GUY by Gwenda Bond | 9781250771742 | 10/5/21NEVER FALL FOR YOUR FIANCÉE […]

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Summer Buzzin’ Recap (6/3/21)

For anyone who missed our Grease-tastic adult title preview today, here are all the books we talked about + check out the recording above! APPLES NEVER FALL by Liane Moriarty | 9781250220257 | 9/14/21THE MADNESS OF CROWDS by Louise Penny | 9781250145260 | 8/24/21BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU by Sally Rooney | 9780374602604 | 9/7/21THREE […]

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Maximum Shelf: THE ORPHAN WITCH (5/24/21)

Today’s Shelf Awareness Maximum Shelf pick is Paige Crutcher’s THE ORPHAN WITCH, a spell-binding story about the sisterhood of magic and one woman’s quest to find her place in the world. Persephone May has been alone her entire life. Abandoned as an infant and dragged through the foster care system, she wants nothing more than […]

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Maryland and Delaware Library Associations’ Webinar Recap (5/5/21)

Today we presented some of our exciting upcoming Adult titles to the Maryland and Delaware Library Associations. Check out what all the buzz was about with the title list below. APPLES NEVER FALL by Liane Moriarty | 9781250220257 | 9/14/21THE MADNESS OF CROWDS by Louise Penny | 9781250145260 | 8/24/21 BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHERE ARE YOU […]

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