Publishers Weekly looked into their crystal ball and predicted that these 98(!) Macmillan adult books will stand out in the first half of 2017: Art, Architecture & Photography (full list) THE SAGRADA FAMILIA: The Astonishing Story of Gaudí’s Unfinished Masterpiece by Gijs van Hensbergen Out: July 25 This book chronicles the story of architect Antoni […]
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NPR’s 2016 Book Concierge & More “Best of 2016” Picks
NPR’s Book Concierge is live! Nearly 40 Macmillan titles are included in the various 2016 recommendation lists: ALL THAT MAN IS by David Szalay (Staff Picks, Realistic Fiction, Tales From Around the World) ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY by Charlie Jane Anders (It’s All Geek to Me, Love Stories, Science, Science Fiction & Fantasy) […]
Library Journal’s Best Books of 2016
Library Journal‘s Best Books of 2016 list includes these eight Macmillan titles: Top Ten Books of 2016 IN THE DARKROOM by Susan Faludi African American Fiction DIAMONDS AND PEARL by K’wan Mystery APRICOT’S REVENGE by Song Ying Thrillers THE ONE MAN by Andrew Gross SAY NO MORE by Hank Phillippi Ryan SF/Fantasy EVERY HEART A […]
Thriller Thursday (10/13/16 Edition)
Terror and thrills lurk behind the pages of these #ThrillerThursday picks: A MOST NOVEL REVENGE by Ashley Weaver In librarian Weaver’s third entry in the LibraryReads/Edgar-nominated charming mystery series set in 1930s England, Amory and Milo Ames are drawn into the investigation of a years-old murder by a salacious novelist in the English countryside. “Fascinating […]
2016 Summer Reading Roundup
Major media declared these 27 Macmillan books Summer 2016 must-reads: Fiction TRULY MADLY GUILTY by Liane Moriarty (Entertainment Weekly, St. Louis Post Dispatch) THE CHILDREN by Ann Leary (People Magazine) THE SPORT OF KINGS by C.E. Morgan (O Magazine) THE GOOD LIEUTENANT by Whitney Terrell (Buzzfeed) GRIEF IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS by Max Porter […]
EW Fall Books Preview
Entertainment Weekly gave us a sneak preview of this year’s “dazzlingly rich” fall season in a recent issue guest edited by Andy Cohen (hey there, MOST TALKATIVE!). While only their list of Blockbuster Novels is available online, Anne’s got the scoop on all the other Macmillan picks: Blockbuster Novels PURITY by Jonathan Franzen In Franzen’s […]
Library Journal Best of 2014
Library Journal is first out of the gate with their “Best of 2014” list, and it includes LOTS of Macmillan books: Top Ten NO PLACE TO HIDE by Glenn Greenwald THE SIXTH EXTINCTION by Elizabeth Kolbert More of the Best FIVES AND TWENTY-FIVES by Michael Pitre SF/Fantasy THE GOBLIN EMPEROR by Katherine Addison AREA X […]
Thriller Thursday (9/11/14 Edition)
Today’s #ThrillerThursday features two debut mysteries and two new thrillers from prolific veteran writers: NIGHT OF THE JAGUAR by Joe Gannon Former Nicaraguan Sandinista guerrilla comandante-turned-cop Ajax Montoya investigates a series of murders that appear to be political executions in this “impressive”* debut novel with “beautiful, emotion-drenched prose… The novel’s considerable power is in the […]
Entertainment Weekly loves our thrillers!
Entertainment Weekly recently ran a feature on GONE GIRL-style psychological thrillers all linked by a common theme: How well do you really know your spouse? And of course they featured several of our favorite titles too!
APPLE TREE YARD by Louise Doughty
EW's Grade: A-
Who's the couple?
Yvonne Carmichael, a leading geneticist, and her professor husband, Guy.
What's their story?
Guy watches as Yvonne begins an affair with an unnamed—and untrustworthy—lover.
How good's the big twist?
The opening scene pretty much announces that things won't end well for Yvonne, but it's still fascinating to see a brilliant woman destroy her life with a few impulsive decisions. In Doughty's hands, Yvonne's actions are both shocking and weirdly understandable.
THE INNOCENT SLEEP by Karen Perry
EW's Grade: B
Who's the couple?
Architect Robin and her artist husband, Harry.
What's their story?
When an earthquake levels Tangier, Robin and Harry survive, but their son Dillon, left alone in their apartment for just a few minutes, does not. Years later, Harry—spinning close to a nervous breakdown—becomes convinced he's glimpsed the boy on the street.
How good's the big twist?
You won't see it coming—they've both got something to hide from that long-ago day in Tangier.
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Thriller Thursday (2/6/14 Edition)
Happy #ThrillerThursday to these great new mysteries celebrating a #BookBday this week:
DOING HARM by Kelly Parsons
“As a medical thriller, this skillfully wrought debut gets high marks for building tension to a breathtaking climax." – Library Journal, starred review. Even TV star Joel McHale ("The Soup," "Community") loves it!
WHO THINKS EVIL by Michael Kurland
"This latest in Kurland’s novels about the notorious Professor Moriarty—Sherlock Holmes’ most clever adversary—makes for fun reading. Calling Moriarty the hero of these books might stretch the meaning of 'hero' a bit too far—he’s still the evil man we’ve always known him to be—but he’s a fine sleuth and sure makes for a compelling protagonist. Splendid stuff." – Booklist
MISS DIMPLE PICKS A PECK OF TROUBLE by Mignon F. Ballard
"This cozy historical is perfect for World War II buffs interested in the home front scene." – Library Journal
"Ballard infuses emotion and empathy into a very intelligent, believable mystery. Fans of Rhys Bowen may also appreciate this appealing and engagingly written series." – Booklist
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