It’s no small feat to tackle both adult and YA fiction, so today we are highlighting some beloved YA authors who are diving into the waters of adult fiction and making a big splash. Make sure to check out these must-reads including a dark fantasy featuring shadows, a twisty thriller, a love story about finding […]
Tag: urban fantasy
Starred Review Round-Up (2/1/22)
We’re seeing stars! These titles all received multiple starred reviews: THE KAIJU PRESERVATION SOCIETY by John ScalziISBN 9780765389121 | on sale 3/15/22 “A more ethical Jurassic Park meets the camaraderie of Parks and Recreation in this wonderfully witty and refreshingly earnest adventure yarn from Hugo Award winner Scalzi (REDSHIRTS)…equally lighthearted and grounded—and sure to delight.”–Publishers […]
SFF Friday Round-Up (7/31/20)
It’s a fantasy/sci-fi Friday! We’ve got super soldiers, magic, witch hunters, and more to carry you into the weekend. TROUBLE THE SAINTS by Alaya Dawn JohnsonISBN 9781250175342, on sale now “The fates of three people intertwine in a World War II–era New York where some people of color are blessed and cursed with magic in […]
August 2018 All-Stars
We’re seeing stars for these forthcoming mysteries & nonfiction science titles! THE DARKNESS by Ragnar Jónasson “A complex, fascinating mix of Icelandic community and alienation, atmospheric tension, and timely issues (immigrant exploitation and vigilante justice), Jónasson’s latest series is another must-read for crime fans who follow the work of Arnaldur Indridason and Yrsa Sigurdardóttir.” — […]
RT Book Reviews 2017 Reviewer’s Choice Awards
Congratulations to the 28 Macmillan titles nominated for Romantic Times Book Reviews’ 2017 Reviewer’s Choice Awards! Best Mainstream Fiction Protagonist I LIKED MY LIFE by Abby Fabiaschi Best Contemporary Mystery A DARKNESS ABSOLUTE by Kelley Armstrong BLUE LIGHT YOKOHAMA by Nicolas Obregon Best Suspense SHATTERED by Allison Brennan Best Thriller THE LOST ORDER by Steve […]
Happy #BookBday (11/7/17 Edition)
Today we wish a happy #BookBday to: A SELFIE AS BIG AS THE RITZ by Lara Williams Pushcart Prize-nominated Lara Williams’ debut story collection is a candid, wry, and deeply moving examination of young women navigating the road map to contemporary adulthood and middle age. “A cleverly written, bracing, and so-readable navigation of modern matters […]
June 2017 Fantasy
Looking for a summer escape? Dive into one of these new fantasy titles: DOWN AMONG THE STICKS AND BONES by Seanan McGuire A June 2017 LibraryReads pick with three starred reviews! The second urban fantasy book in the Wayward Children series, following EVERY HEART A DOORWAY, explores what happened to Jack and Jill before they […]
Happy #BookBday (6/13/17 Edition)
Oh what a lovely day for a #BookBday! DOWN AMONG THE STICKS AND BONES by Seanan McGuire A June 2017 LibraryReads pick with three starred reviews! The second urban fantasy book in the Wayward Children series, following EVERY HEART A DOORWAY, explores what happened to Jack and Jill before they tumbled into Eleanor West’s Home […]
DOWN AMONG THE STICKS AND BONES makes the June 2017 LibraryReads list!
FANTASTIC NEWS! DOWN AMONG THE STICKS AND BONES by Seanan McGuire is the #4 pick on the June 2017 LibraryReads list! The second book in the Wayward Children series, following the April 2016 LibraryReads pick, EVERY HEART A DOORWAY, explores what happened to Jack and Jill before they tumbled into Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward […]
For Your Consideration: June 2017 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and nominate your favorite titles for the June 2017* LibraryReads list! *Nominations are due April 20! Click here for the full list of 2017 deadlines. KNIFE CREEK by Paul Doiron In this new edge-of-your-seat thriller from Edgar finalist and LibraryReads author Paul Doiron, Mike Bowditch delves into a long buried investigation to uncover […]
