We’re so excited to have 7 titles on ALA’s2026 Rainbow Book Listfor Teen Readers! THE GOOD VAMPIRE’S GUIDE TO BLOOD & BOYFRIENDS by Jamie D’Amato (in the top ten!) Brennan is surprised to wake up a vampire one day. He’s also surprised to find himself falling for a cute librarian who seems oddly accepting of Know More » […]
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Jess Lourey’s Letter to Librarians
In THE VERDANT CAGE, Jess Lourey writes a chilling dystopian thriller about what it takes to rebel when you discover your entire world is a lie. In her letter to librarians, she shares that having access to libraries in her childhood helped her to imagine a better life for herself, and even led to her career Know More » […]

Shannon J. Spann’s Letter to Librarians
In A STAGE SET FOR VILLAINS, Shannon J. Spann writes a high-concept fantasy that blends cursed romance and deadly ambition, set against a backdrop of dark velvet stages, shifting masks, and spotlight secrets. In her letter to librarians, she shares how librarians are no longer just keepers of stories, but also guardians of them—and how Know More » […]

Elise Kova’s Letter to Librarians
In DRAGON CURSED, Elise Kova writes a powerful, action-packed story set in a vivid world filled with magic, dragons, high-stakes trials, and falling in love. In her letter to librarians, she shares how she hopes her stories can be a world for readers to escape into during difficult times, and recognizes how librarians put these Know More » […]

Day’s YA: DEATHLY FATES
DEATHLY FATES by Tesia Tsai 9781250378927 4/14/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Kang Siying is a ganshi priestess, someone who guides the deceased home to their families so that they can receive proper burials. When her father–who taught her how to reanimate and guide these bodies home–falls gravely ill, she Know More » […]

Day’s YA: MIDNIGHT ON THE CELESTIAL
MIDNIGHT ON THE CELESTIAL by Julia Alexandra 9781250380104 3/3/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Roe Damarcus is a Morphic. Born with the power to temporarily summon spirits from the dead, she’s become a bit of a party trick at her esteemed family’s galas, wowing guests who travel far and wide Know More » […]

NYPL’s Best Books of 2025
The smart folks over at the New York Public Library made a list of the best books of 2025, and we’re excited to share all the Macmillan titles that made it! THE DEVILS by Joe Abercrombie DWELLING by Emily Hunt Kivel I GAVE YOU EYES AND YOU LOOKED TOWARD DARKNESS by Irene Solà KING OF Know More » […]

Day’s YA: HEART OF MISCHIEF
HEART OF MISCHIEF by Emma Noyes 9781250342935 3/10/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Ever since Elias Everhart betrayed her in the worst ways possible, Charlie Hudson has vowed to get revenge—she will become strong, find him, kill him, and never trust a boy again. She thinks she has plenty of Know More » […]

Kate Koenig’s Letter to Librarians
In HER SHARP EMBRACE, Kate Koenig delivers a sweeping, New Orleans-inspired queer fantasy, filled to the brim with shadowy gangs, broken promises, deception, and romance that comes at a price. In her author letter, Kate shares how HER SHARP EMBRACE came to be, and how it is more than just her debut—it’s a love letter. Know More » […]

Day’s YA: THE LAST VAMPIRE
THE LAST VAMPIRE by Romina Garber 9781250863911 12/2/2025 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Lorena Navarro is ready to start over after a viral video leaves her in poor standing with her influencer mother. And what better place is there to do that than a Victorian manor turned boarding school deep Know More » […]

