Congratulations to the SEVEN Macmillan titles that won Goodreads Choice Awards for 2023! Romantasy FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros YA Fantasy DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross Fantasy HELL BENT by Leigh Bardugo Historical Fiction WEYWARD by Emilia Hart Science Fiction IN THE LIVES OF PUPPETS by T.J. Klune Debut Novel WEYWARD by Emilia Hart Humor […]
Tag: YA Fantasy
YA Spotlight (12/4/23)
We can’t wait to dive into these fantasies–one about two teens proving their worth to the gods, and another about knights venturing into the darkest heart of the land. THIS CURSED LIGHT BY EMILY THIEDE “Readers will fall deeper in love with Dante and Alessa, whose individual explorations of identity and self-love amid impending chaos […]
2024 Texas Tayshas Reading List
We’re thrilled to have five titles on the 2024 Texas Tayshas Reading List! DAMNED IF YOU DO by Alex BrownTHE LUMINARIES by Susan DennardDIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca RossMISSING CLARISSA by Ripley JonesTHE RENAISSANCE OF GWEN HATHAWAY by Ashley Schumacher The Tayshas Reading List is a recommended reading list developed by public and school librarians from […]
Books About Food Staff Picks (11/29/23)
This holiday season, we’re recommending books about food to satisfy any appetite. Read on to see which titles we’re eating up! AMANDA’S PICK: PIGLET BY LOTTIE HAZELL This is a debut novel about one modern woman’s appetites and ambitions. She’s a cookbook editor with a great life and great fiance, who loves the elaborate meals […]
YA Spotlight (11/27/23)
Today we’re spotlighting a fantasy novel about a teen who finds out they’re a reincarnated god from another world and a historical romance that reimagines the legend of King Arthur. GODLY HEATHENS: AN OUROBOROS NOVEL BY H.E. EDGMON 2 starred reviews! “Edgmon thoughtfully explores issues of agency, identity, and mental illness via an inventive mythology; […]
Genre Friday: Horror (11/17/23)
These upcoming horror releases will have you terrified! With four mysterious disappearances leading to dark discoveries, eye contact causing people to spiral into a violent rage, and a spooky hunting lodge leading to nightmares, these are sure to stick with you for a while. THE BAD ONES BY MELISSA ALBERT Available for download on Edelweiss […]
Happy Half Hour (11/13/23)
Today we can’t wait to chat about a famous opera singer and the relationship she had with a wealthy Greek shipping magnate, four mysterious disappearances in a town haunted by a sinister magical history, and a woman waking up from a coma to a twin sister who is lying to her. DIVA by Daisy Goodwin […]
YA Spotlight (11/6/23)
We can’t wait for the release of this YA fantasy sequel about Winnie Wednesday, who was successful in passing the deadly hunter trials, but now that bodies are piling up around town, it’s up to her to figure out who (or what) is killing them and how they can be stopped. THE HUNTING MOON: A […]
Genre Friday: Fantasy (11/3/23)
It is a fantastical Friday with these two novels! From a kingdom in peril against the forces of dark magic to an aspiring alchemist on a journey of self-discovery, these stories are filled with magic and intrigue. THE BOOK OF ILE-RIEN: THE ELEMENT OF FIRE & THE DEATH OF THE NECROMANCER BY MARTHA WELLS Available […]
YA Spotlight (10/30/23)
We can’t wait for these new YA releases tomorrow–including a teenager searching for answers in Cairo after her parents’ death, ten influencers trying to evade murder on a secluded island, and a young girl learning to access her powers after a disastrous boat crash. WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS: A SECRETS OF THE NILE NOVEL BY […]