BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is the delightful prequel to LEGENDS & LATTES. It will take you on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books, and it’s just received three starred reviews! “The vibes are decidedly warm and cozy, and the plot is just as much about saving the bookstore and building relationships as Know More » […]
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3 Stars for LOU REED
In LOU REED: The King Of New York, Will Hermes unearths fascinating details about the enigmatic life of an artist who made a significant mark on the music of the 1960s and ’70s. This engrossing biography has received three starred reviews! “Hermes’ strength is in identifying and articulating the transformational brilliance of Reed’s songwriting and Know More » […]
3 Stars for THE DEAD TAKE THE A TRAIN
In this darkly fantastical story, Julie has been trying to establish herself in the NYC magic scene where she’ll work the most gruesome gigs to claw her way to the top. THE DEAD TAKE THE A TRAIN: A Carrion City Novel has received three starred reviews! “Khaw’s and Kadrey’s styles are a perfect match throughout, Know More » […]
3 Stars for COSMIC SCHOLAR
In COSMIC SCHOLAR: The Life and Times of Harry Smith, music scholar and biographer John Szwed patches together, for the first time, the life of one of the twentieth century’s most overlooked cultural figures. This fascinating work has received three starred reviews! “Drawing on extensive research to fill in his subject’s emotional states, Szwed sensitively Know More » […]
3 Stars for WEDNESDAY’S CHILD
Yiyun Li has followed up THE BOOK OF GOOSE with a touching, heart-wrenching collection of stories that explore grief, loss, parenthood, and mental health. We’re thrilled to share that WEDNESDAY’S CHILD has earned THREE starred reviews! “Revisiting the territories of grief and loss she’s explored in earlier works, Li places her protagonists in situations of Know More » […]
3 Stars for SOME DESPERATE GLORY
Emily Tesh is securing her spot among SFF author giants with her latest LGBTQ+ space opera, SOME DESPERATE GLORY, which has received THREE starred reviews! “Tesh’s sweeping epic wrestles with the nature of hatred, vengeance, and radicalization. The political theme of breaking away from fascist ideology pairs beautifully with smart sci-fi worldbuilding—which encompasses shadow engine Know More » […]
Sneak Peek: August 2022 Indie Next List
The August 2022 Indie Next list features 6 Macmillan titles! THE KINGDOMS OF SAVANNAH by George Dawes GreenISBN 9781250767448 | on sale 7/19/22 3 starred reviews! “Deeply rooted in Savannah’s at times horrific history, yet looking hopefully toward the future, this provocative page-turner is sure to enthrall a broad spectrum of readers. Green is writing at Know More » […]
Author Spotlight: Sloane Crosley (6/1/22)
Sloane Crosley is well-known for her essay collections full of funny, insightful reflections on life and human nature. In CULT CLASSIC, we follow the soon-to-be-married main character as she walks the streets of NYC and finds herself face-to-face with each of her ex-boyfriends—leaving her to reconsider her current relationship while contending with the ghosts of Know More » […]
3 Stars for MY MONTICELLO
Jocelyn Nicole Johnson’s short story collection MY MONTICELLO–a formidable and wildly original debut–has received THREE starred reviews! “A sharp debut by a writer with wit and confidence.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Johnson wrestles with questions of racial identity, post-racial society, and the legacies of slavery in her masterly debut collection… This incandescent work speaks not just Know More » […]
3 Stars for UNBOUND
Tarana Burke’s memoir UNBOUND: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement has received THREE starred reviews! “A soul-baring memoir by one the most significant social activists of the past two decades… An unforgettable page-turner of a life story rendered with endless grace and grit.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review “In this powerful Know More » […]
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